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Gas Turbine Dreams: The 1955 Ford Mystere

Posted on April 26, 2022 by MCG

The 1955 Mystere show car was originally intended to showcase Ford’s infant gas turbine technology, but it soon earned a more direct role in the company’s product plans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Creative Industries, Ford Motor Company, Ford Mystere

MCG Executive Briefing for April 25, 2022

Posted on April 24, 2022 by MCG

Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe says batteries will be the next big problem in the auto industry supply chain, and the shortage could go on for decades. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Up From Clay: A 1959 Fisher Body Film

Posted on April 23, 2022 by MCG

See the auto body production process up close and in detail in this 1959 Fisher Body movie entitled Up From Clay.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Auto Body Manufacturing, Fisher Body, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for April 22, 2022

Posted on April 21, 2022 by MCG

The Lincoln Star electric crossover concept represents a major change in design direction, the company says. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Fashion Victim: The 1981-83 Pierre Cardin Evolution I

Posted on April 21, 2022 by MCG

French-Italian designer Pierre Cardin found worldwide fame with his exuberant approach to women’s fashion, but the skills didn’t necessarily cross over to the automotive world. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cadillac Eldorado, Cardin Evolution I, Pierre Cardin

Video: How to Drive an 11,000-Horsepower Top Fuel Dragster

Posted on April 20, 2022 by MCG

What’s it like to drive a 330-mph Top Fueler? The job is a lot more complicated than we may imagine. Here’s professional wheel man Clay Millican to give us a lesson. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Clay Millican, NHRA Top Fuel

False Luxury: The 1977-80 Lincoln Versailles

Posted on April 19, 2022 by MCG

The mid-sized Lincoln Versailles offered luxury features at a luxury price, but luxury-car buyers were not persuaded. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln Versailles

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