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The Corvettes of Route 66

Posted on February 5, 2020 by MCG

The CBS television series Route 66 was every car guy’s fantasy: two footloose young men exploring America and looking for adventure in a brand new Corvette. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvette, George Maharis, Martin Milner, Route 66

Video: The 1954 Ford Line — Worth More for ’54

Posted on February 4, 2020 by MCG

Here’s why you’ll want to drive a new Ford in 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford-O-Matic, Henry Ford II

MCG Executive Briefing for February 3, 2020

Posted on February 3, 2020 by MCG

The Reclaimed Rust exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles showcases the custom car collection donated by Metallica frontman James Hetfield. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: A Three-Minute History of Pontiac Performance, 1957-1991

Posted on February 2, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a three-minute march down memory lane for all the many admirers of the late, great Pontiac brand. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bunkie Knudsen, General Motors, Pontiac Motor Division

Video: When John Andretti Drove a Top Fuel Dragster

Posted on January 31, 2020 by MCG

It’s said that a great race driver can race anything, anywhere. John Andretti proved that more than once—for example, that time he wheeled a 300 mph Top Fuel Dragster. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged IndyCar, John Andretti, NASCAR WInston Cup, NHRA Top Fuel

MCG Executive Briefing for January 31, 2020

Posted on January 31, 2020 by MCG

This 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Zagato will be among the headliners at the Gooding & Company sale at Somerset House in London. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: The 1950 Nash Rambler Conquers Pikes Peak

Posted on January 30, 2020 by MCG

Nash Motors was eager to demonstrate that its new compact Rambler was a real, go-anywhere automobile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash Motors, Nash Rambler

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