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Secrets of the Buick Nailhead V8

Posted on March 3, 2016 by MCG

Buick V8 originalThe Buick Nailhead was among the best of the original postwar American V8s—and among the most misunderstood. Here’s the story behind Buick’s powerhouse, including how it earned the name Nailhead.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Nailhead, General Motors

Video: Introducing the Fiat 500

Posted on March 1, 2016 by MCG

Pair 1957 Fiat 500Bellissimo! Presenting the doughty and dauntless little auto that put postwar Italy on wheels, the Fiat 500. Discover how millions of owners fell in love with the Cinquecento in this original 1960 commercial spot.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Fiat 500

MCG Executive Briefing for February 29, 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by MCG

1948 Packard Eight Station SedanThis rare 1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan will be among the featured attractions at the Auctions America Fort Lauderdale sale April 1-3. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Ionia Body Story

Posted on February 27, 2016 by MCG

A.O. Smith IoniaThis historical video tells the story of Ionia Body, a key supplier to the Motor City—from Buick station wagon bodies to Shelby Mustangs. Here’s some fascinating auto lore, please enjoy.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ionia Body, Mitchell-Bentley

MCG Executive Briefing for February 26, 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016 by MCG

Three SpydersThe only three Bizarrini 5300 Spyders ever produced will be among the featured attractions at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 13. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Nucleon: Ford’s 1958 Atomic Car

Posted on February 24, 2016 by MCG

1958 Ford Nucleon 360Straight from the Atomic Age comes the Ford design studio’s nuclear-powered pipe dream, the 1958 Nucleon. Here’s the story behind this implausible but fascinating concept car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Co., Ford Nucleon, Jim Powers, William Clay Ford Sr.

Five Fascinating Camaros That Never Were

Posted on February 23, 2016 by MCG

1970 Camaro Kammback concept 600Through six generations and nearly a half-century of production, the Chevrolet Camaro remains one of America’s most popular sporty cars. Here are five fabulous Camaro prototypes that never made it to the showrooms.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Camaro

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