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1970: The Year Ford Produced Two Totally Different Falcons

Posted on October 25, 2021 by MCG

For the 1970 model year, the Ford Motor Company offered two completely different products that wore the familiar Falcon nameplate, and enthusiasts have been scratching their heads ever since.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon, 1970 Ford Falcon, Ford Falcon, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for October 25, 2021

Posted on October 24, 2021 by MCG

This 1904 Peugeot Type 67A 10/12HP Tonneau will be among the offerings at the Bonhams Golden Age of Motoring Sale on November 5. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Secret Studebaker-Porsche Connection

Posted on October 23, 2021 by MCG

Now here’s an unlikely partnership:  In 1954, Porsche produced a new prototype car design for Studebaker. While the project didn’t go anywhere, it’s definitely worth a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ferdinand Porsche, Porsche, Porsche Type 542, Studebaker, Studebaker Z-87

MCG Executive Briefing for October 22, 2021

Posted on October 21, 2021 by MCG

This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk once owned by Conway Twitty will be offered at GAA Classic Cars’ auction on November 4-6. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Inside Buick’s Experimental Laboratory on Wheels, the 1951 XP-300

Posted on October 20, 2021 by MCG

Buick’s XP-300 Motorama dream car included a number of features that would eventually find their way into GM production vehicles. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick XP-300, Charles A. Chayne, General Motors

A Whale of a Car: The 1949 Mustang

Posted on October 19, 2021 by MCG

Fifteen years before the Ford Mustang made its debut, a totally different kind of Mustang was introduced to the public in Seattle, Washington. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Mustang, Roy C. McCarty

MCG Executive Briefing for October 18, 2021

Posted on October 17, 2021 by MCG

This 2006 Ford GT in Tungsten Grey was the top seller at the Mecum Las Vegas auction, bringing $374,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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