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Ford’s Saucy ’69 Show Truck: The Ranchero Scrambler

Posted on February 13, 2018 by MCG

The American car show scene was red hot in the late 1960s, and Ford Motor Company answered the call with a nifty custom pickup for 1969, the Ranchero Scrambler. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Ranchero, Ranchero Scrambler

Video: Marketing the 1963 Oldsmobile 98 Luxury Sedan

Posted on February 13, 2018 by MCG

For 1963, Oldsmobile sailed perilously close to Cadillac waters with a new flagship model, the 98 Luxury Sedan. See the upmarket sales pitch here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Oldsmobile 98 LS, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for February 12, 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by MCG

The famed 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato known as 2 VEV will cross the block at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale on July 13. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: John Force’s Funny Car Goes Ka-Blooey at Pomona

Posted on February 11, 2018 by MCG

This past weekend’s NHRA Winternationals featured one of the more violent engine explosions in recent memory, but for the driver, 16-time Funny Car champion John Force, it was just another day at the office. See the video. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged John Force, NHRA Winternationals, Top Fuel Dragster

Video: The First Daytona 500, 1959

Posted on February 10, 2018 by MCG

This weekend kicks off a brand new NASCAR season with action from Daytona. To celebrate, here’s a nifty video race summary of the very first Daytona 500 in 1959.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1959 Daytona 500, Johnny Beauchamp, Lee Petty, NASCAR

MCG Executive Briefing for February 9, 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by MCG

The inaugural Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm in South Bend, Indiana will feature a spotlight category for 1956-1964 Studebaker Hawk models. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Engineering the 1950 Chevrolet

Posted on February 7, 2018 by MCG

In this great old promotional film from General Motors, the 1950 Chevrolet and its body by Fisher are in the spotlight. And there’s a spectacular stunt you won’t want to miss. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Chevrolet, Body by Fisher

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