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Emergency-Room Engineering: The 1962 Chevy II

Posted on October 21, 2020 by MCG

For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, Chevy II, Chevy Nova, General Motors

Queen of the Bathtub Era: The 1949-51 Nash Airflyte

Posted on October 20, 2020 by MCG

While they are seldom seen today in the collector-car world, the Nash Airflytes of 1949 through 1951 are truly distinctive cars. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash 600, Nash Airflyte, Nash Ambassador, Nash Statesman

MCG Executive Briefing for October 19, 2020

Posted on October 18, 2020 by MCG

The three famous Alfa Romeo BAT cars will be sold as a single lot by Sotheby’s, where they are expected to bring $14 million to $20 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Muscular Luxury: The 2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept

Posted on October 17, 2020 by MCG

With the Firepower concept, Chrysler designers set out to transform the thuggish Dodge Viper into a sleek and elegant luxury GT. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler

MCG Executive Briefing for October 16, 2020

Posted on October 15, 2020 by MCG

At $346,000, this 1969 Mustang Boss 429 was among the top 10 sellers at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Motor City Myths and Legends: Were the Dodge Brothers Jewish?

Posted on October 14, 2020 by MCG

Some of the oldest stories of the Motor City are actually myths. One such folk tale was inspired by the Dodge Brothers emblem, which features what we know today as a Star of David.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Brothers, Dodge logo, Horace Dodge, John Dodge, Star of David

The Big Test: a 1984 General Motors Film

Posted on October 13, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a revealing look behind the scenes at the product testing process at General Motors in the 1980s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, General Motors Proving Ground, General Motors Technical Center

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