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MCG Executive Briefing for December 6, 2024

Posted on December 5, 2024 by MCG

A British company is offering an electric conversion kit for the first-gen Mazda Miata. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Chevy’s Smallest Small-Block: The ’75-’76 Monza V8

Posted on December 5, 2024 by MCG

In 1975, Chevrolet introduced the smallest of the small-block V8s to power its new Monza sport compact—with a mere 262 cubic inches. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet 262 V8, Chevrolet Small-Block V8

The Most Remarkable Car Nobody Ever Heard of: 1934 Bendix SWC

Posted on December 4, 2024 by MCG

In a parallel universe, the Bendix SWC could have upset the entire auto industry. But it was not to be. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bendix Aviation Corporation, Bendix SWC, Steel Wheel Corporation, Victor Bendix

The Man Who Tried to Save Studebaker: Sherwood H. Egbert

Posted on December 3, 2024 by MCG

In 1961, 40 year-old Sherwood Egbert took on an impossible task: saving Studebaker.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Stevans, Sherwood Egbert, Studebaker

MCG Executive Briefing for December 2, 2024

Posted on December 1, 2024 by MCG

Broad Arrow Auctions will host the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este sale starting in 2025. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The 1959 Ramblers Are Waiting For You Now!

Posted on December 1, 2024 by MCG

In 1959, the smallest of the Detroit Four automakers was also the hottest, zooming up the sales charts. See the entire Rambler line for ’59 here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Rambler, American Motors, George Romney

LaSalle, the Straight Eight Years: 1934-36

Posted on November 30, 2024 by MCG

V8 engines were a mainstay at Cadillac for decades, but the LaSalle junior brand briefly departed from tradition in 1934-36 with a straight-eight model. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors, Harley Earl, LaSalle

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