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Video: Engineering the 1956 Pontiac

Posted on September 28, 2019 by MCG

For 1956, Pontiac carefully refined the all-new package it introduced in 1955, and a young executive was added to the team who would change everything. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Pontiac, General Motors, Hydra-Matic, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for September 27, 2019

Posted on September 27, 2019 by MCG

The Gilmore Car Museum in Southwest Michigan will add a 25,000 sq-ft. muscle car museum to its 90-acre campus. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
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Market Watch: 1955 Chrysler C-300

Posted on September 26, 2019 by MCG

At the annual RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale on October 10-11, Mopar enthusiasts will have their eyes riveted to this AACA award-winning 1955 Chrysler C-300. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler C-300, Chrysler Corporation

Video: Selling and Servicing the 1933 Chevrolet

Posted on September 25, 2019 by MCG

As hard times hit the auto industry in the early ’30s, dealerships had to rely on their parts, service, and used car departments to keep the lights on and the doors open. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

Video: The Five Craziest Cars at the 2019 Goodwood Revival

Posted on September 24, 2019 by MCG

The annual Goodwood Revival is known for its amazing variety of vintage racing machines. Take these five unusual cars, for instance.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood Revival

MCG Executive Briefing for September 23, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 by MCG

An ex-works 1955 Triumph TR-2 that raced at Le Mans will cross the block at the Silverstone Auctions Classic Motor Show sale on November 9-10. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Trans-Atlantic Hybrid: The Hudson Italia

Posted on September 22, 2019 by MCG

In the 1950s, the Motor City enjoyed a brief fling with the design houses of Italy. The Italia, Detroit iron in Superleggera clothing, was Hudson’s trans-Atlantic hybrid.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Frank Spring, Hudson, Hudson Italia

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