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Another Kind of Dodge Challenger: The Mitsubishi Years, 1978-1984

Posted on August 24, 2017 by MCG

 The second-generation Dodge Challenger may not be so well-remembered today, but it was a well-built, fun-driving car. Here we take a quick look back at the Challengers that Mitsubishi built. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Challenger, Mitsubishi

Video: 1967 Rambler American Wins at Daytona!

Posted on August 22, 2017 by MCG

Here’s the ultimate fish-out-of-water story: the little Rambler American going through its paces at Daytona International Speedway. Check out the unusual sales pitch in this original 1967 AMC commercial.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Pure Oil Performance Trials, Rambler American

MCG Executive Briefing for August 21, 2017

Posted on August 21, 2017 by MCG

A local committee in Shipshewana, Indiana is working to save Hostetler’s Hudson Auto Museum, an exceptional Hudson collection assembled by the late Eldon Hostetler. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: John Cobb is the Fastest Man on Land, 1947

Posted on August 19, 2017 by MCG

At Bonneville in September of 1947, John Cobb became the first man on land to exceed 400 mph, establishing a two-way record of 394.19 mph that stood for years. Here’s a great newsreel feature celebrating the achievement.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged John Cobb

MCG Executive Briefing for August 18, 2017

Posted on August 18, 2017 by MCG

The 2004 Shelby Cobra concept, created to reboot Carroll Shelby’s historic relationship with the Ford Motor Company, will be offered at auction in November. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Cruising Hollywood Boulevard in 1957

Posted on August 17, 2017 by MCG

Hey, car spotters: Here’s another trip down memory lane—this time around, Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles circa 1957. Check out all the great old rides in this period film clip. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hollywood Boulevard

Birthplace of the Ford Automobile: 58 Bagley Avenue

Posted on August 15, 2017 by MCG

A while back at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we took a look at the second car built in the city of Detroit, Henry Ford’s 1896 quadricycle. Now we pay a visit to the familiar address where the car was built, 58 Bagley Avenue.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Quadricycle, Henry Ford

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