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Another Forgotten Ford Big Block: The Giant 534 SD V8

Posted on October 17, 2021 by MCG

The largest gasoline engine ever produced by Ford for highway use is nearly forgotten today, but it’s worthy of a another look: the 534 Super Duty V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Super Duty V8, SD-534

Reshaping the Personal Luxury Class: The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

Posted on October 16, 2021 by MCG

Pontiac Motor Division gave Detroit’s personal-luxury class a good shaking-up with the 1969 Grand Prix. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged John DeLorean, Pontiac, Pontiac Grand Prix

MCG Executive Briefing for October 15, 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by MCG

At $891,000, this 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster was among the top 10 sellers at the RM Sotheby’s Auburn sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Lee Iacocca Pitches the 1987 Chrysler Line

Posted on October 13, 2021 by MCG

See Lee Iacocca at the height of his powers as a TV spokesman as he pitches the 1987 cars from Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Lee Iacocca, Plymouth

Station Wagon Dreams: The 1961 Mercury Palomar

Posted on October 12, 2021 by MCG

In the golden age of Detroit dream cars, station wagons were not so common. The 1961 Mercury Palomar was especially unusual—for example, check out the seating arrangement. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1961 Mercury Palomar, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for October 11, 2021

Posted on October 10, 2021 by MCG

The controversial one-of-one 1948 Tucker convertible is on the market again with an asking price of $2.4 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1946: Chrysler Accidentally Invents the Hardtop, Nobody Notices

Posted on October 9, 2021 by MCG

The 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Custom Club Coupe met the technical definition of of a modern two-door hardtop in every way, but no one cared.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick Riviera, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Chrysler Town & Country, Hardtop Convertible

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