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Video: Chevrolet Goes Racing, 1956

Posted on February 4, 2018 by MCG

In 1956 Chevrolet was officially in racing, and the carmaker was openly crowing about its success. Check out this awesome Chevy PR film from ’56 detailing the exploits. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, NASCAR

A Willys That Never Was: The 1933 Model 99

Posted on February 3, 2018 by MCG

The 1933 Willys 99 was cancelled before it was ever produced, but not before thousands of beautiful color sales catalogs were printed and distributed. Here’s the odd story of the stillborn six-cylinder Willys.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged John N. Willys, Willys 99, Willys-Overland

MCG Executive Briefing for February 2, 2018

Posted on February 2, 2018 by MCG

This rare 1970 Münch Mammoth will be offered at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale on April 22, where it is expected to bring up to $138,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: 1969 Trans-Am Action at Donnybrooke

Posted on February 1, 2018 by MCG

Many fans will tell you the late ’60s was the golden age of road racing in America. Watch this great footage from the legendary Trans-Am series in 1969 and you’ll get some feel for what they’re talking about. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1969 Trans-Am, Trans-Am Series

The Car That Saved the Chrysler Division: The 1975 Cordoba

Posted on January 30, 2018 by MCG

With its clean lines and Corinthian leather, the Cordoba is one of the Chrysler brand’s more memorable cars, but it was originally designed as a Plymouth. Here’s the story of The New Small Car From Chrysler for 1975. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1975 Chrysler Cordoba, Chrysler Corporation

MCG Executive Briefing for January 29, 2018

Posted on January 29, 2018 by MCG

Leondis, the unique aero-bodied 1935 MG PA raced by Miles Collier, will be a guest of honor at the 2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 11. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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One Man’s Dream: The 1960 Saviano Scat

Posted on January 28, 2018 by MCG

Arnie Saviano had a dream: a simple and rugged vehicle for hunters, sportsmen, and developing countries. Here’s the story of the Saviano Scat. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged A.P. Saviano, Saviano Scat

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