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MCG Executive Briefing for October 8, 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021 by MCG

At $728,250, this early 1963 Shelby Cobra 260 was among the top 10 sellers at the inaugural Bonham Audrain Concours auction in Rhode Island. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Inside Packard’s Legendary 1932-39 V12

Posted on October 7, 2021 by MCG

Packard produced a number of remarkable V12 engines through the years, including this one: the silky Packard Twelve of the Classic era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Packard, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Twelve, Packard Twin Six

When the Buick Y-Job Was Silver

Posted on October 6, 2021 by MCG

The famous Buick Y-Job has seen a few twists and turns in its long and illustrious career. For example: When it was silver, not black, and when it wasn’t called the Y-Job. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick Fireball, Buick Y-Job, General Motors, Harley Earl

This Dream Car Led Two Lives: The 1962 Ford Cougar 406

Posted on October 5, 2021 by MCG

Ford’s Cougar dream car was conceived back in January of 1954, then had a second career in the 1960s on the car show circuit and in a famous Hollywood movie.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Cougar 406, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for October 4, 2021

Posted on October 3, 2021 by MCG

A collection of cars, boats, and aircraft used in the James Bond films, including the legendary Aston Martin DB5, are featured in a new exhibit at the Petersen. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Identity Crisis: Ford Introduces the 1960 Comet

Posted on October 2, 2021 by MCG

Born as an Edsel, the Ford Motor Company’s Comet compact was first marketed as a stand-alone brand for two years before it ultimately joined the Mercury lineup. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln-Mercucy Division, Mercury Comet

MCG Executive Briefing for October 1, 2021

Posted on September 30, 2021 by MCG

As scheduled, Jeep has introduced the two-row version of the 2022 Grand Cherokee, which will hit the showrooms later this year. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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