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MCG Executive Briefing for February 22, 2019

Posted on February 22, 2019 by MCG

This unique 1932 Duesenberg J Rollston Berline will be among the headliners at the Mecum Auctions Arizona sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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A Historic GM Blunder: The 1939 Short Frame Buicks

Posted on February 21, 2019 by MCG

Goof-ups and recalls are nothing new—they’re as old as the auto industry. Here’s a classic example, the infamous short-framed 1939 Buick.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Buick, Buick, General Motors, Short Frame Buick

Video: Lee Iacocca Unveils the Dodge Viper

Posted on February 20, 2019 by MCG

On May 18, 1990, Chrysler brought a trio of heavyweights to the stage for the official introduction of the Dodge Viper: Lee Iacocca, Bob Lutz, and Carroll Shelby. Here’s their presentation.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bob Lutz, Carroll Shelby, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Viper, Lee Iacocca

Video: How to Make a Ford TV Commercial, 1956

Posted on February 19, 2019 by MCG

Here’s an awesome look behind the scenes with the production crew that created the television commercials for the 1956 Ford lineup.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Ford, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for February 18, 2019

Posted on February 18, 2019 by MCG

This 1965 Shelby 427 Competition with original bodywork is expected to bring up to $4 million at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Turbine Dream Truck: 1966 Chevrolet Turbo Titan III

Posted on February 16, 2019 by MCG

GM’s experiments with the gas turbine engine didn’t end with the Firebird concept cars. There was also a futuristic tractor-trailer rig called the Turbo Titan III.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Turbo Titan III, General Motors, GM Turbine

Video: Introducing the 1982 Corvette

Posted on February 16, 2019 by MCG

Here’s an interesting peek under the fiberglass of the 1982 Corvette, the final year of the third-generation sports car by Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged C3 Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors

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