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Marketing the 1974 Ford Mustang II

Posted on January 21, 2021 by MCG

For 1974, Ford product wizard Lee Iacocca punched the reset button and introduced an entirely new kind of pony car: the Mustang II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang II

Desperate Times, Desperate Measures: The 1933 Willys 77

Posted on January 19, 2021 by MCG

As the USA sank into the worst economic depression in history, Toledo automaker Willys-Overland very nearly went out of business. The product that kept it afloat, barely, was the unlikely Willys 77.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged John North Willys, Willys 77, Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland

MCG Executive Briefing for January 18, 2021

Posted on January 17, 2021 by MCG

Carroll Shelby’s personal 1965 Cobra 427 brought $5.94 million at the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Introducing the 1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau

Posted on January 16, 2021 by MCG

Check out the ultra-luxurious 1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau in this original Ford Motor Company promo. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Ford Thunderbird, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird

MCG Executive Briefing for January 15, 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by MCG

The U.S. launch of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been pushed back another year to 2023. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Styled for Tomorrow: The 1955 DeSoto

Posted on January 14, 2021 by MCG

For 1955, the DeSoto line at Chrysler Coporation recieved its boldest styling update in years. The new DeSotos were “Styled for Tomorrow,” the ad guys declared. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 DeSoto, Chrysler Corporation, Desoto

Video: Arnold Palmer Pitches the 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

Posted on January 12, 2021 by MCG

Here’s golfling legend Arnold Palmer to tell you why you need a luxurious new 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 Cadillac Eldorado, Arnold Palmer, Cadillac, General Motors

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