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Video: Introducing the 1956 Dodge

Posted on November 16, 2019 by MCG

Dodge had plenty to crow about for 1956 with a new four-door Lancer hardtop, a more powerful hemi V8, and push-button transmission control. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Dodge, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Lancer

MCG Executive Briefing for November 15, 2019

Posted on November 15, 2019 by MCG

This Lincoln-powered 1955 Kurtis special built by Mickey Thompson for the Mexican Road Race will be among the stars of the 2020 Bonhams Scottsdale sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Market Watch: 1964 Ford Thunderbolt

Posted on November 14, 2019 by MCG

This for-real, freshly restored 1964 Ford factory lightweight drag car will be crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 11-20. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch, Motorsports

Video: Mel Tormé Pitches the 1950 Oldsmobile 88

Posted on November 12, 2019 by MCG

Here’s the Velvet Fog himself, Mr. Mel Tormé, singing the praises of the 1950 Oldsmobile with Rocket V8 power, Futuramic styling, and Hydra-Matic Drive. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Oldsmobile 88, Hydra-Matic, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for November 11, 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by MCG

Danny Thompson’s Challenger 2, the fastest piston-powered car in history, will cross the block at the Mecum Kissimmee auction in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1950 Nash Airflyte

Posted on November 10, 2019 by MCG

They’re barely remembered today, but the 1949-50 Nash Airflytes were highly successful cars for the automaker. Here’s a neat little promotional film on the 1950 edition.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash Airflyte

This Time Tomorrow: A True Story of Ford at Le Mans in ’66

Posted on November 9, 2019 by MCG

The new Hollywood movie is a winner, the reviewers say. Now watch a true story of Ford versus Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966.

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