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Cleared For Takeoff: Selling the 1977 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on November 9, 2022 by MCG

For 1977, the Ford product planners in Dearborn reshuffled the deck, introducing a  significantly smaller and more affordable Thunderbird, and sales took off. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1977 Ford Thunderbird, Ford, Ford Thunderbird

Birth of the Big-Block Chevy: The 1965 396 V8

Posted on November 8, 2022 by MCG

The long and glorious story of the big-block Chevy starts here, with the 1965 396 V8.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Chevrolet 396 V8, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Big-Block V8

Video: Arnold Palmer Presents the 1978 Cadillac Seville

Posted on November 7, 2022 by MCG

See golfing legend Arnold Palmer demonsrate a new Cadillac feature, the Tripmaster trip computer, in this pitch for the 1978 Seville. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Cadillac Seville, Cadillac

MCG Executive Briefing for November 7, 2022

Posted on November 6, 2022 by MCG

Geely has introduced the Zeekr 009, a luxury electric minivan that offers 536 hp and 436 miles of range, but it will be offered only in China. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Joie Chitwood’s Thrill Show Torture-Tests the 1952 Fords

Posted on November 5, 2022 by MCG

As you know, we love the classic auto thrill shows. Here are the kings of the craft, Joie Chitwood and crew, beating up on the 1952 Fords. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Ford, Ford, Joie Chitwood

Video: A Song and Dance For the 1959 Edsel

Posted on November 4, 2022 by MCG

As we often say here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, there may be no better way to sell cars than with a lively song-and-dance routine. Here’s a musical pitch for the 1959 Edsel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Edsel, Edsel, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for November 4, 2022

Posted on November 3, 2022 by MCG

Buick has registed trademarks for multiple versions of the Electra name to badge a range of electric vehicles. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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