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Video: Road Testing the 1960 Mercury

Posted on May 8, 2018 by MCG

In clear, beautiful color, this nicely preserved Ford Motor Company spot introduces the 1960 Mercury line. Check out the catchy rhymes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for May 7, 2018

Posted on May 7, 2018 by MCG

In advance of its official debut at the Paris Auto Show in October, Kia has unveiled the new Niro electric vehicle boasting a range of 280 miles. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Fish Out of Water: AMC’s 1974-78 Matador Coupe

Posted on May 6, 2018 by MCG

With its quirky, marine-life styling, the 1974-1978 Matador coupe is one of the more polarizing cars of the 1970s: Folks tend to love or hate the design. Either way, it’s worth a look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Matador Coupe, Richard A. Teague

Video: 1934 Chrysler Airflow Shatters the Record Books at Bonneville

Posted on May 5, 2018 by MCG

In this 1934 Chrysler PR reel, famed Indy car driver Harry Haartz pilots a new Imperial Airflow coupe to a slew of speed and distance records at Bonneville.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville Salt Flats, Chrysler, Chrysler Airflow, Chrysler Corporation, Harry Haartz

MCG Executive Briefing for May 4, 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by MCG

This 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger is one of 48 vehicles from the Gosford Classic Car Museum, Australia’s largest, to be sold at auction on May 26. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Auction Watch: 1967 Corvette L88 Coupe

Posted on May 3, 2018 by MCG

Sporting a pre-auction estimate of $1.25 million to $1.75 million, this 1967 Corvette L88 coupe is sure to be among the big stories at the annual Mecum Indy auction on May 15-20. Let’s take a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvette, Corvette L88

Nash Arrives at the End of the Road: June 25, 1957

Posted on May 2, 2018 by MCG

For Nash, the proud car maker founded by industry pioneer Charlie Nash, the end came quietly in the summer of 1957. Here’s one last look back. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, George Romney, Nash

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