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MCG Executive Briefing for January 17, 2022

Posted on January 16, 2022 by MCG

The famed Hirohata 1951 Mercury custom sold for a whopping $1.95 million at the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee sale this past weekend. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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August 4, 1928: Chrysler Launches the DeSoto Brand

Posted on January 15, 2022 by MCG

The fascinating, complicated, and often troubled 33-year history of the DeSoto brand begins here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1929 DeSoto, Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler

MCG Executive Briefing for January 14, 2022

Posted on January 13, 2022 by MCG

Brian Setzer’s authentic ’32 Ford hot rod will be among the star attractions at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Change Agents: The 1961-63 Senior Compacts from General Motors

Posted on January 13, 2022 by MCG

The 1961-63 Senior Compacts marked a significant departure from the status quo for General Motors. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick Special, General Motors, GM Senior Compacts, Oldsmobile F-85, Pontiac Tempest

Video: The Final Days of Texas World Speedway

Posted on January 11, 2022 by MCG

Nothing is forever, and that includes racetracks. This video chronicles the final days of Texas World Speedway. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Texas World Speedway

MCG Executive Briefing for January 10, 2022

Posted on January 9, 2022 by MCG

Big-block cars from the muscle car era like this 1967 Yenko Camaro will be featured at the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Hudson Goes Hollywood: The 1951-57 Hudson Hardtops

Posted on January 9, 2022 by MCG

Eager to keep up with the latest Motor City trends, in 1951 the grand old Hudson Motor Car Company introduced a pillarless hardtop. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson Hollywood, Hudson Motor Car Company, Step-Through Hudson

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