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The Collossal LeTourneau Land Trains

Posted on February 5, 2022 by MCG

In the 1950s, R.G. LeTourneau Inc. built a series of gigantic vehicles to haul cargo in in the far reaches of Alaska and Canada. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged LeTourneau Inc., LeTourneau Land Train, Robert G. LeTourneau

MCG Executive Briefing for February 4, 2022

Posted on February 3, 2022 by MCG

This 1955 Mercedes 300SL alloy gullwing coupe was the top seller of Arizona Auction Week at $6.825 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Packard’s Stand-Alone Brand: The 1956 Clipper

Posted on February 3, 2022 by MCG

For reasons that don’t make complete sense today, in 1956 Packard spun off its junior Clipper product line as a separate, stand-alone brand. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Packard Clipper, Packard

Ranchero Revival: The 1979-82 Ford Durango

Posted on February 1, 2022 by MCG

The 1979-82 Ford Durango pickup wasn’t an official Ford Motor Company product, but it did extend the automaker’s Ranchero theme for a few more years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Durango, Ford Motor Company, Ford Ranchero

MCG Executive Briefing for January 31, 2022

Posted on January 30, 2022 by MCG

Judges at the 37th Paris Festival Automobile International have awarded the “Grand Prize: Most Beautiful Supercar 2022” to the Ferrari Daytona SP3. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Lee Iacocca’s Simple Machine: The 1970 Ford Maverick

Posted on January 29, 2022 by MCG

Introduced on April 17, 1969, the 1970 Ford Maverick was marketed as “The Simple Machine.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Ford Maverick, Ford Motor Company, Lee Iaoccoca

MCG Executive Briefing for January 28, 2022

Posted on January 27, 2022 by MCG

The Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the production of its 40 millionth F-Series light truck. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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