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Video: Introducing the 1980 Pontiac Firebirds

Posted on January 9, 2023 by MCG

Get up close and personal with the 1980 Pontiac Firebirds—Esprit, Formula, and Trans-Am—in this nicely done factory-to-dealer marketing film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Pontiac Firebird, Firebird Trans-Am, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for January 9, 2023

Posted on January 8, 2023 by MCG

The 1970 Dodge Challenger street racer known as the Black Ghost will be offered at the Mecum Indy auction in May. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Disaster That Shook the Motor City: The 1953 Hydra-Matic Fire

Posted on January 8, 2023 by MCG

The 1953 Hydra-Matic fire in Livonia, Michigan forever changed the way the Motor City’s carmakers do business. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Cadillac Dynaflow, General Motorrs, Hydra-Matic Fire

Video: The 1953 Buick Milton Berle Show

Posted on January 6, 2023 by MCG

Join Milton Berle and the cast of his popular TV show as Mr. Television sings the praises of the 1953 Buick. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Buick, Buick, Milton Berle

MCG Executive Briefing for January 6, 2023

Posted on January 5, 2023 by MCG

At CES in Las Vegas, Ram introduced the 1500 Revolution BEV concept, its first dedicated electric pickup. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Performance-Testing The 1966 Chevrolet Impala and Caprice

Posted on January 5, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a factory test of  the 1966 Chevrolet full-sized cars that features a drag race with Chevy’s leading competitors. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Caprice, 1966 Impala, Chevrolet

Ford’s Slippery NASCAR Scam: The 1962 Starlift

Posted on January 3, 2023 by MCG

Faced with a competitive disadvantage in 1962, Ford made a bold end run around the NASCAR rulebook, and it worked—but for only one race.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1962 Ford Starlift, Ford, NASCAR

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