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Inside Buick’s Experimental Laboratory on Wheels, the 1951 XP-300

Posted on October 20, 2021 by MCG

Buick’s XP-300 Motorama dream car included a number of features that would eventually find their way into GM production vehicles. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick XP-300, Charles A. Chayne, General Motors

A Whale of a Car: The 1949 Mustang

Posted on October 19, 2021 by MCG

Fifteen years before the Ford Mustang made its debut, a totally different kind of Mustang was introduced to the public in Seattle, Washington. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Mustang, Roy C. McCarty

MCG Executive Briefing for October 18, 2021

Posted on October 17, 2021 by MCG

This 2006 Ford GT in Tungsten Grey was the top seller at the Mecum Las Vegas auction, bringing $374,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Another Forgotten Ford Big Block: The Giant 534 SD V8

Posted on October 17, 2021 by MCG

The largest gasoline engine ever produced by Ford for highway use is nearly forgotten today, but it’s worthy of a another look: the 534 Super Duty V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Super Duty V8, SD-534

Reshaping the Personal Luxury Class: The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

Posted on October 16, 2021 by MCG

Pontiac Motor Division gave Detroit’s personal-luxury class a good shaking-up with the 1969 Grand Prix. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged John DeLorean, Pontiac, Pontiac Grand Prix

MCG Executive Briefing for October 15, 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by MCG

At $891,000, this 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster was among the top 10 sellers at the RM Sotheby’s Auburn sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Lee Iacocca Pitches the 1987 Chrysler Line

Posted on October 13, 2021 by MCG

See Lee Iacocca at the height of his powers as a TV spokesman as he pitches the 1987 cars from Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Lee Iacocca, Plymouth

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