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Opulence at a Discount: The 1972-76 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on October 8, 2022 by MCG

The 1972-76 Thunderbird was a virtual clone of the regal Continental Mark IV, but it was priced at thousands less. For luxury car buyers, it was the deal of the century.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Co., Ford Thuderbird, Sixth-generation Thunderbird

MCG Executive Briefing for October 7, 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022 by MCG

Honda has unveiled its first electric SUV, the Prologue, which shares a platform with the Chevy Blazer EV and is scheduled to go on sale in 2024. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and the 1976 Chevrolets

Posted on October 5, 2022 by MCG

In the 1970s, GM’s most popular division crafted a slogan declaring that Chevy and the USA were one in the same: “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Video: How Does a Radial Engine Work? The Clearest Explanation Yet

Posted on October 4, 2022 by MCG

Got three minutes? Here’s a clear and simple explanation of the radial engine that anyone can understand, including the important points you want to know. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Pratt & whitney Wasp Major, radial engine, Radial engine firing order

Syd Mead’s 1975 Playboy Land Yacht

Posted on October 3, 2022 by MCG

A luxury bachelor pad on wheels, Syd Mead’s Playboy Land Yacht was the ultimate motorized expression of the Playboy Lifestyle. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Playboy Land Yacht, Syd Mead

MCG Executive Briefing for October 3, 2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by MCG

This 1933 Bugatti Bebe, a pedal-car sized electric miniature, will be offered by Gooding & Company in an auction of Bugatti memorabilia. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Great News! A 1955 Chevrolet Film

Posted on October 2, 2022 by MCG

Learn all about the revolutionary 1955 Chevrolet in this info-packed factory promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevy Small-Block V8, Robert Trout

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