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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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MCG Executive Briefing for November 8, 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019 by MCG

At $121,000, this 1969 Mustang Mach I sporting a 428 Cobra Jet V8 and four-speed was one of the top sellers at the Mecum Chicagoland auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Game Changer: The 1926 Pontiac

Posted on November 6, 2019 by MCG

In ways that aren’t often recognized today, the 1926 Pontiac signaled a profound shift in the American auto industry.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1926 Pontiac, Alfred P. Sloan, General Motors, Henry Crane, Pontiac

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