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Desperate Times, Desperate Measures: The 1933 Willys 77

Posted on October 17, 2026 by MCG
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As the USA sank into the worst economic depression in history, Toledo automaker Willys-Overland very nearly went out of business. The product that kept it afloat, barely, was the unlikely Willys 77.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged John North Willys, Willys 77, Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland | Leave a reply

MCG Executive Briefing for October 16, 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by MCG
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This 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was among the top 10 sellers at the RM Sotheby’s Hershey auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Scaled for Success: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on October 15, 2026 by MCG
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For 1977, Ford reduced the Thunderbird’s weight by more than 900 lbs, slashed the price by thousands, and created the best selling T-Bird in history. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1977 Ford Thunderbird, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird | 12 Replies

1968 Dodge Charger: Crown Jewel of the Mopar B-Bodies

Posted on October 13, 2026 by MCG
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Many memorable cars were based on Chrysler’s versatile B-body platform, but there’s a a solid consensus that the 1968 Charger was the most beautiful of the bunch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Dodge Charger, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Charger, Elwood Engel, Richard Sias | 8 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for October 12, 2026

Posted on October 11, 2026 by MCG
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A 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello bought new by basketball legend Michael Jordan sold for $2.7 million at auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Ford vs. Chevrolet: Battle of the 1936 Sales Giants

Posted on October 10, 2026 by MCG
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In 1936, Ford and Chevrolet battled to a virtual tie for the number one spot in the U.S. market. So let’s have fun and compare the two brands head to head. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Chevrolet, 1936 Ford, Chevrolet, Ford | 11 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for October 9, 2026

Posted on October 8, 2026 by MCG
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This 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi was among the top 10 sellers at the Broad Arrow Audrain auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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