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Oldsmobile’s Luxury Sport Cruiser: The 1953 Fiesta

Posted on June 3, 2017 by MCG

Only 458 were produced, and they’re even more exclusive today. Mac’s Motor City Garage checks out the 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for June 2, 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by MCG

To honor famed hot rodder Pete Chapouris and mark the 85th anniversary of the 1932 Ford, the Petersen Automotive Museum will host a “Deuce Day” on June 15. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Forerunner of the Hawk: The 1955 Studebaker President Speedster

Posted on June 1, 2017 by MCG

Before there was a Studebaker Hawk, there was the 1955 President Speedster, and it foreshadowed the style and features of the 1956-1964 Hawk model line. Let’s have a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1955 President Speedster, Studebaker

Video: Marketing the 1967 Plymouth GTX

Posted on May 30, 2017 by MCG

Plymouth’s deluxe entry in the ’60s muscle car wars, the Belvedere GTX offered style and comfort—and an optional 426 Hemi V8, too. Here’s the original 1967 marketing pitch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Plymouth GTX

MCG Executive Briefing for May 29, 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by MCG

Trading hands at $295,000, this highly original 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Torqueflite was among the top 10 sellers at the 2017 Mecum Auctions Indianapolis sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Scott Dixon Escapes Disaster at Indy

Posted on May 28, 2017 by MCG

Indy 500 polesitter Scott Dixon walked away from one of the most potentially dangerous crashes in recent memory at the 2017 Indianapolis 500. Watch this 60 seconds of amazing video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Scott Dixon

Video: Introducing the 1941 Mercury

Posted on May 27, 2017 by MCG

Here’s an original dealer training film that details the features of the all-new Mercury line for 1941. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Mercury, Ford Motor Company

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