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Buick Adopts Front-Wheel Drive: The 1979 Riviera

Posted on December 15, 2020 by MCG

The most expensive car in the Buick lineup for 1979, the Riviera was the brand’s first production vehicle to offer front-wheel-drive. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 Buick Riviera, Buick Riviera, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for December 14, 2020

Posted on December 13, 2020 by MCG

Nissan’s NISMO unit will offer complete nut-and-bolt restorations of the automaker’s highly prized Skyline GT-R models. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Death Rattle on Conner Avenue: The 1956 Packard Executive

Posted on December 12, 2020 by MCG

The Packard Executive is a handsome and well-appointed car, but the purpose behind its existence was less than entirely clear. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Packard, Packard Clipper, Packard Executive

MCG Executive Briefing for December 11, 2020

Posted on December 10, 2020 by MCG

Barrett-Jackson is postponing its 50th annual January auction, the company’s flagship event, until March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Tiniest Car in the USA: The 1930-34 American Austin

Posted on December 10, 2020 by MCG

Selling truly small cars in the United States has always been a challenge, just as it was for American Austin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Austin, American Bantam

Video: Dan Blocker of Bonanza Presents the 1964 Chevrolet Trucks

Posted on December 9, 2020 by MCG

Here’s Dan Blocker—the beloved Hoss Cartright in the ’60s TV show Bonanza—to pitch the complete Chevrolet truck line for 1964. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Chevrolet trucks, Bonanza, Chevrolet, Dan Blocker

The Year of the Tailfin: Cadillac for 1959

Posted on December 8, 2020 by MCG

General Motors’ familiar contribution to automotive styling, the tail fin, reached its ultimate expression with the 1959 Cadillac. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1959 Cadillac, Cadillac, General Motor

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