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Video: The 1954 Mobil Economy Run

Posted on October 12, 2019 by MCG

From 1936 to 1968, the annual Mobil Economy Run was a grand publicity engine for the Motor City’s car makers. Here’s a film report on the 1954 edition. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mobil Economy Run, Studebaker Champion

MCG Executive Briefing for October 11, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by MCG

This 1941 Chrysler Town & Country Barrelback station wagon was the top seller at the Bonhams Simeone auction, bringing $277,760. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Pioneer Gasser: Ohio George Montgomery’s ‘33 Willys

Posted on October 10, 2019 by MCG

Few cars in drag racing have made a bigger impact on the sport than the wild ’33 Willys campaigned by Ohio George Montgomery.

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1933 Willys, NHRA, Ohio George Montgomery, Willys-Overland

Video: Pontiac is Motor Trend’s 1965 Car of the Year

Posted on October 8, 2019 by MCG

Pontiac had a hot hand in 1965 with popular models including the Catalina, Grand Prix, and GTO, and Motor Trend recognized the brand with its Car of the Year award.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Pontiac, General Motors, Motor Trend Car of the Year, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for October 7, 2019

Posted on October 7, 2019 by MCG

For 2020, Lincoln will again offer a limited-production, suicide-door version of the Continental, the Coach Door Edition, starting at $115,470. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Bill Elliott Crushes the Field at the 1985 Daytona 500

Posted on October 5, 2019 by MCG

NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Bill Elliott kicked off his dominating 1985 season by clobbering the field in the Daytona 500.    Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1985 Daytona 500, Bill Elliott, Dayton500 a, Ford, NASCAR

MCG Executive Briefing for October 4, 2019

Posted on October 4, 2019 by MCG

Next January’s Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction will feature 21 vehicles from the collection of the late Paul Walker, star of The Fast and the Furious movie series. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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