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MCG Executive Briefing for July 31, 2020

Posted on July 30, 2020 by MCG

This 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda will be offered with no reserve at the newly scheduled Barrett-Jackson Fall Auction in October. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Henry Ford on his 79th Birthday

Posted on July 30, 2020 by MCG

This 1942 newsreel item features Henry Ford, his wife Clara, and his son Edsel celebrating Henry’s 79th birthday.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Clara Ford, Edsel Ford, Ford Motor Company, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford

7 Motors and 1,400 Horsepower: Ford’s Mustang Mach-E 1400

Posted on July 28, 2020 by MCG

To showcase the new Mustang Mach-E and the automaker’s electric vehicle capabilities, the Ford Motor Company created a monster.    Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for July 27, 2020

Posted on July 26, 2020 by MCG

Ford reports that the new 2021 Bronco is so popular that there is now an 18-month backlog on new orders. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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1935 — GM Introduces the All-Steel Top

Posted on July 26, 2020 by MCG

The auto industry took a big step forward in 1935 when General Motors and Fisher Body introduced the one-piece steel roof panel.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Fisher Body, General Motors, Turret Top

Video: Introducing the 1957 Oldsmobile Rocket J2

Posted on July 25, 2020 by MCG

For 1957, Oldsmobile had one of the hottest cars on the road with the optional J2 package, sporting three two-barrel carburetors and 300 horsepower. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile J2, Oldsmobile Rocket V8

MCG Executive Briefing for July 24, 2020

Posted on July 23, 2020 by MCG

At $1.416 million, this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was the top-selling vehicle at  the Artcurial Return to the Rock auction in Monaco. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
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