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MCG Executive Briefing for November 29, 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by MCG

The priceless 1957 Corvette SS in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway collection is headed to auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Mobile Toybox: The 1971 Mercury Montego Sportshauler

Posted on November 27, 2024 by MCG

Mercury’s Montego Sportshauler concept was designed to carry all kinds of off-road toys, but especially the six-wheeled Amphicat ATV. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1971 Mercury Montego Sporrtshauler, Ford Motor Co., Mercury Montego

Video: The 1959 Plymouth Makes its National TV Debut on the Lawrence Welk Show

Posted on November 25, 2024 by MCG

Here’s Lawrence Welk beating the drum—literally—for the national television debut of the 1959 Plymouth. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Lawrence Welk, Plymouth

MCG Executive Briefing for November 25, 2024

Posted on November 24, 2024 by MCG

The Jeep Cherokee will return in 2025 as a hybrid, reportedly. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: 1959 Ford Galaxie

Posted on November 24, 2024 by MCG

Introduced in 1959, Galaxie is one of Ford’s longer-running model names, remaining in production through 1974. The start was a little confusing, though. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Ford Galaxie, Ford, Ford Galaxy

A New Concept of Power: A 1955 Packard V8 Film

Posted on November 22, 2024 by MCG

Watch the entire development of the 1955 Packard V8 and a grueling 25,000-mile test in this truly excellent factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Packard V8, Packard, Packard Proving Grounds

MCG Executive Briefing for November 22, 2024

Posted on November 21, 2024 by MCG

Ford has filed suit against a firm that rebodies new Broncos with vintage sheet metal. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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