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MCG Executive Briefing for June 1, 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by MCG

The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has expanded its popular Vault Tours program that admits visitors to the private basement collection. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Packard’s Last Hurrah: The 1955 V8

Posted on May 31, 2018 by MCG

By 1955 Packard was nearly out of business, but the grand old Detroit automaker went down swinging with an all-new V8 engine. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Packard, Packard V8

Ford’s Canadian Cousins: Meteor and Monarch

Posted on May 30, 2018 by MCG

Half-Ford and half-Mercury, these unusual products filled the gaps in Ford Motor Company’s thin Canadian dealer network. Here are the whys and hows of the Meteor and Monarch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Canada, Ford Monarch, Mercury Meteor

Video: Building the 1937 Desoto

Posted on May 29, 2018 by MCG

This neat little film clip sends us down the production lines with the 1937 DeSoto. It’s an interesting journey, so come along. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Desoto

MCG Executive Briefing for May 28, 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by MCG

Hammering down at $385,000, this 1967 Corvette big-block coupe was among the top 10 sellers at the 2018 Mecum Indy auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Dream Car for Cheapskates: The 1957 Studebaker Scotsman

Posted on May 27, 2018 by MCG

In 1957, Studebaker managed to offer the lowest-priced car in America by cutting the standard equipment to the bone—even the hubcaps were painted. Here’s the unlikely tale of the Champion Scotsman. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Scotsman

The Revolutionary Indy Roadsters of Frank Kurtis

Posted on May 26, 2018 by MCG

Frank Kurtis is the undisputed father of the Indy roadsters—to this day, among America’s most beloved race cars. Here’s a brief history.  Continue reading →

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