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Video: Bob Hope Pitches the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500

Posted on January 11, 2025 by MCG

Here’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars ever, Bob Hope, to sell us on the simple virtues of the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Ford Galaxie 500, Bob Hope, Ford, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for January 10, 2025

Posted on January 9, 2025 by MCG

Chrysler plans to introduce a crossover based on its Halcyon EV concept in 2016. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: The Dawn of the Colonnade Era

Posted on January 9, 2025 by MCG

The original Monte Carlo of 1970 was a difficult act to follow, but Chevrolet managed to pull it off with the Colonnade series. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, David R. Holls, General Motors, GM Colonnade

Italian-American Oddball: The 1956 Ford Bimini by Ghia

Posted on January 8, 2025 by MCG

Originally constructed for Ford by Ghia in Italy, this eccentric little station wagon found a second career as a George Barris show car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Carrozzeria Ghia, Ford Bimini, Ford Motor Company

Once There Were Giants: The 1910-12 Oldsmobile Limited

Posted on January 7, 2025 by MCG

Rolling on 42-inch wheels and powered by a 707 cubic-inch engine, the Oldsmobile Limited was a giant of the road in 1910-12. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Olds Motor Works, Oldsmobile Limited

MCG Executive Briefing for January 6, 2025

Posted on January 5, 2025 by MCG

This 1931 Duesenberg once owned by Queen Maria of Yugoslavia is headed to auction at Amelia Island. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: The 1957-58 Pontiac Super Chief

Posted on January 5, 2025 by MCG

In the Motor City, some model names seem immortal while others come and go with the wind. The career of the Pontiac Super Chief spanned just two short years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Super Chief

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