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Big Car Muscle: The 1970-71 Plymouth Sport Fury GT

Posted on October 14, 2022 by MCG

With a muscle-car drivetrain in a big luxury coupe body, the Sport Fury GT was a plus-sized performance car. Plymouth called it “Big Daddy.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth Sport Fury GT, Plyouth

MCG Executive Briefing for October 14, 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by MCG

Described as the oldest Daimler still on the road, this 1897 Twin-Cylinder Tonneau will be offered at the Bonhams Golden Age of Motoring Sale. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Caballero! Buick’s 1957-58 Luxury Station Wagon

Posted on October 12, 2022 by MCG

Premium station wagons were suddenly the rage in the Fifties. Buick’s contribution to the trend was the flashy and luxurious Caballero. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Caballero, Buick Century

Video: Giant Wright R-3350 Radial—Hear it Roar!

Posted on October 12, 2022 by MCG

The Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cylone is one of the most remarkable piston engines ever produced. Here’s a rare opportunity to see its inner workings and hear it run.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Curtiss-Wright, Wright Duplex-Cyclone, Wright R-3350

They Did It His Way: The Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition

Posted on October 10, 2022 by MCG

It would be difficult to pick the ultimate celebrity car endorsement, but here’s one leading candidate from Chrysler: The Imperial Frank Sinatra edition of 1981-82. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Imperial, Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition

MCG Executive Briefing for October 10, 2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by MCG

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that deliveries of the long-awaited Tesla Semi tractor will begin in December. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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The 1957 Unit-Construction Hoax—Wait, What?

Posted on October 8, 2022 by MCG

This provocative teaser on the cover of a 1956 car magazine was so intriguing we had to go find a copy ourselves and check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Auto Age magazine, unit construction, unit-construction hoax

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