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That’s Terraplaning!

Posted on December 22, 2018 by MCG

It took guts to launch a new model line in the midst of the Great Depression, but Hudson managed to pull it off with the stylish and popular Terraplane of 1932 through 1938.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Roy Chapin, Terraplane

MCG Executive Briefing for December 21, 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by MCG

The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia will feature the storied Bentley marque in its annual Best of Britain exhibit opening in February. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Electric Pioneer: The 1967 Ford Comuta

Posted on December 20, 2018 by MCG

The state of electric vehicle technology wasn’t much to crow about in 1967, but Ford made the most of what was available with a clever and forward-looking design called the Comuta. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Ford Comuta, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: The Detroit Auto Industry’s 1946 Golden Jubilee

Posted on December 19, 2018 by MCG

In 1946, the Motor City toasted its 50 years in the auto industry with a giant celebration, including a parade. He’s an awesome period newsreel reporting the event.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Charles B. King, Detroit Golden Jubilee, Henry Ford, R.E. Olds

Video: Presenting the 1947-61 Renault 4CV

Posted on December 18, 2018 by MCG

Introduced in 1947, the Renault 4CV was the first French car to sell more than one million units.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Renault 4CV

MCG Executive Briefing for December 17, 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by MCG

Formerly owned by actor Robert Redford, this 1964 Porsche 904 is expected to bring $1.4 million to $1.6 million at the Bonhams Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Cleveland Goes Rad at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum

Posted on December 15, 2018 by MCG

Take in some ’80s and ’90s anthropology and enjoy the cars of the era as well in a new show coming to the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland.  Continue reading →

Posted in Car Museums, Events

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