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George Barris Presents the Ford Custom Cruisers

Posted on February 19, 2023 by MCG

They were sleek two-door fastbacks; they were station wagons. They were the Custom Cruisers, built by George Barris for the  Ford Motor Company. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Custom Cruiser, George Barris

Video: A Jamaican Vacation in the 1960 Mercury

Posted on February 18, 2023 by MCG

Join us for a scenic tour of Kingston, Jamaica and the area in the 1960 Mercury, the machine FoMoCo modestly called “the best-built car in America today.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Mercury, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for February 17, 2023

Posted on February 16, 2023 by MCG

Cadillac will add more three more electric models to its lineup in 2023, possibly including a crossover priced under the Lyriq. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Ford’s Junior Thunderbird: The 1974-76 Elite

Posted on February 15, 2023 by MCG

Ford offered the Elite for only three years, but while it was around it filled an important role in the Ford product lineup. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Elite, Ford Gran Torino Elite

Video: Introducing the First Small Buick in Decades, the 1961 Special

Posted on February 14, 2023 by MCG

Meet the first small Buick since forever in this original promotional spot for the surprising new 1961 Special.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Buick Special, Buick

The Schaller Double-Lobe Camshaft

Posted on February 13, 2023 by MCG

Here’s another wildly creative idea from the early years of hot rodding: The Schaller Quarter-Speed Double-Lobe camshaft. How does it work? Read on. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged Bus Schaller, Quarter-Speed Camshaft, Schaller Double-Lobe Camshaft

MCG Executive Briefing for February 13, 2023

Posted on February 12, 2023 by MCG

Stellantis has released photos of the production version of the 2024 Ram 1500 Rev electric pickup Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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