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One-Year Wonder: The Fastback 1949 Lincoln Town Sedan

Posted on September 26, 2017 by MCG

For 1949, Lincoln briefly joined Detroit’s 1940s fastback craze with the Cosmopolitan Town Sedan. Here’s more on this obscure and interesting body style.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Lincoln Town Sedan, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln

MCG Executive Briefing for September 25, 2017

Posted on September 25, 2017 by MCG

This 1913 Peugeot L45 that raced at Indianapolis in 1916 will be among the offerings at the Bothwell Collection auction hosted by Bonhams on November 17. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The Original Amphicar in Action, 1962

Posted on September 22, 2017 by MCG

Want to have some fun? Check out this delightful film short from 1962 featuring the wonder of the day, the miraculous Amphicar 770. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Amphicar

MCG Executive Briefing for September 22, 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by MCG

Jack Smith, the veteran Chrysler executive who created the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner and its innovative marketing plan featuring a cartoon character, has passed away at 94. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Mid-Engine Mustang: the 1967 Ford Mach 2

Posted on September 20, 2017 by MCG

One of the more awesome Ford projects of the ’60s never made it to the production line, but that doesn’t prevent us from drooling over it today. Here’s the story of the Mach 2, the Mustang-based mid-engine GT. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Mach 2

Twin Engines and Eight-Wheel Drive: The Eisenhauer Freighter

Posted on September 19, 2017 by MCG

Feast your eyes on one of the most unusual motor trucks ever conceived. Ladies and gentlemen, we present the Eisenhauer Freighter. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Eisenhauer Freighter

MCG Executive Briefing for September 18, 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by MCG

Trading hands at $175,000, this 1969 Yenko Camaro in Hugger Orange was among the top 10 sellers at the Mecum Auctions Dallas sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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