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Forgotten Dream Car: The 1968 Ford Techna

Posted on January 20, 2018 by MCG

Obscure today but totally fascinating, the 1968 Ford Techna concept explored a number of innovations in engineering and packaging. Here’s more. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Techna

MCG Executive Briefing for January 19, 2018

Posted on January 19, 2018 by MCG

Trading hands at $583,000, this 1967 Corvette big-block coupe was among the top 10 sellers at the 2018 Mecum Kissimee auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Chevrolet atop Castle Rock, 1964

Posted on January 18, 2018 by MCG

Presenting one of the most audacious and ambitious car commercials ever produced, the famed Chevrolet Castle Rock spot of 1964. Watch this. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Chevrolet, Chevrolet Castle Rock

Bullet on Wheels: The 1956 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket

Posted on January 16, 2018 by MCG

Easily one of the wildest General Motors dream cars of the Motorama era, the Olds Golden Rocket was the epitome of Jet Age design. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged GM Motorama, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Golden Rocket

MCG Executive Briefing for January 15, 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by MCG

Sporting Cranberry Red paint and a fresh restoration, this 1970 LS6 Chevelle will cross the block at this week’s Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1959 Chevy El Camino

Posted on January 14, 2018 by MCG

This stylish two-minute promotional clip pitches Chevrolet’s new gentlemen’s pickup for 1959, the El Camino. America’s decades-long love affair with the sporty car/truck hybrid starts here.  Continue reading →

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Video: Marketing the 1957 Ford

Posted on January 13, 2018 by MCG

This original Ford Motor Company spot presents the all-new passenger car lineup for 1957, celebrating a banner year for the blue oval brand. Continue reading →

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