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One Last Look at the Forward Look: Chrysler For 1961

Posted on December 28, 2022 by MCG

Chrysler Corporation design chief Virgil Exner was a style leader of the Motor City with his dramatic Forward Look theme, and it reached its finale with the 1961 Chryslers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design

The Magic Touch: A 1953 Chevrolet Film

Posted on December 27, 2022 by MCG

Here’s an up-close look at the 1953 Chevrolet in a nicely done factory dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Who Killed the Corvair?

Posted on December 26, 2022 by MCG

According to popular lore, consumer advocate Ralph Nader put the Corvair out of business. But Nader didn’t do it. So who or what did? We could say it was an inside job. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors, Ralph Nader

MCG Executive Briefing for December 26, 2022

Posted on December 25, 2022 by MCG

Tesla is offering rare discounts on its best-selling Model 3 and Model Y to boost its end-of-year sales numbers. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings from Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on December 25, 2022 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage wishes you all the joy and happiness of the season. Continue reading →

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Mercury’s Best Year: 1978

Posted on December 23, 2022 by MCG

Founded by Edsel Ford in 1939, the Mercury brand celebrated its best year in 1978, and then soldiered on for another 32 years despite steadily falling sales. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Mercury, Cougar XR-7, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for December 23, 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by MCG

This turbine-powered 1989 Batmobile recreation will be among the movie and TV cars at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in January. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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