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Video: The 1959 Dodge Tackles Road America

Posted on May 4, 2024 by MCG

We may not have chosen a twisty road course to showcase the capabilities of the 1959 Dodge, but the Chrysler Corporation did and it’s quite a show. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Dodge, Chrysler Corporation

MCG Executive Briefing for May 3, 2024

Posted on May 2, 2024 by MCG

This 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis sold for$6.6 million at the Gooding & Company Mullin collection sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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How the 1936 Graham Crusader Became the 1937 Nissan Model 70

Posted on May 2, 2024 by MCG

Graham’s low-priced Crusader was introduced in 1936. One year later on the other side of the world, it was in production as the Nissan Model 70. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Graham Brothers, Graham Crusader, Graham-Paige, Nissan, Nissan Model 70

A Mini-Jeep for the Marines: The 1959 AMC Mighty Mite

Posted on April 30, 2024 by MCG

The U.S. Marine Corps needed a smaller, lighter Jeep-type vehicle that could be carried by helicopter. American Motors answered the call. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Mighty Mite, American Motors, Ben F. Gregory, MARCO

MCG Executive Briefing for April 29, 2024

Posted on April 28, 2024 by MCG

Sources say the Buick Electra-L will be introduced in China next year, but there are no plans yet to bring it to the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: The 1975 AMC Pacer Transformation

Posted on April 28, 2024 by MCG

In 1975, American Motors created a special stunt vehicle to demonstrate that the new Pacer was actually a big car hidden inside a small car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1975 AMC Pacer, American Motors

Video: Meet The Fabulous 1979 Chrysler New Yorker!

Posted on April 26, 2024 by MCG

According to the Chrysler Corporation, the 1979 New Yorker could be summed up in one word: “fabulous!” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler R-body

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