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Ford’s Illustrated Car: The See-Through 1970 Torino

Posted on July 12, 2021 by MCG

For us, cutaway cars are always worth a closer look. Here’s an interesting example from Ford in 1970-71, a see-through Torino.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Creative Industries, Ford, Ford Motor Company, J. Walter Thompson

MCG Executive Briefing for July 12, 2021

Posted on July 11, 2021 by MCG

This 1914 Stutz 4E Bearcat is expected to bring up to $3.5 million at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Every Spark Sets off a Cyclone: Inside the 1931-53 Buick Straight Eight

Posted on July 10, 2021 by MCG

Along with Packard, Buick was one of the two leading proponents of the straight-eight engine in America. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Straight Eight, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for July 9, 2021

Posted on July 8, 2021 by MCG

At $175,242, this Brough Superior SS100 Supercharged Special tribute was among the top sellers at the Bonhams Summer Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Danny Sullivan Spins and Wins in the 1985 Indy 500

Posted on July 8, 2021 by MCG

Relive one of the great moments in Indy 500 history with this three-minute recap of Danny Sullivan’s victory in the 1985 May classic.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Danny Sullivan, March 85C, Mario Andretti, Team Penske

Bargain-Basement Bow-Ties: A History of the 1958-1975 Chevy Biscayne

Posted on July 7, 2021 by MCG

There’s a lot to be said for clean and simple. Let’s take a quick look back at the Biscayne, the unadorned base model of the Chevrolet full-sized line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Biscayne, General Motors

Video: Curtis Turner Introduces the 1964 Fords

Posted on July 6, 2021 by MCG

Meet NASCAR legend Curtis Turner as he introduces the Total Performance 1964 Ford lineup in this original factory sales film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1964 Ford, Curtis Turner, Ford Motor Company, NASCAR

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