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Video: Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have a 1969 Buick Skylark?

Posted on November 20, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a closer look at the Skylark Custom, Buick’s classy mid-sized offering for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Buick Skylark Custom, Buick, General Motors A-Body

Exotic Wood: The 1941-42 Chrysler Town & Country Barrelback

Posted on November 19, 2024 by MCG

For just two years, Chrysler produced a sedan/wagon hybrid that was officially called the Town & Country, but it eventually became known as the Barrelback. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Barrelback, Chrysler Town & Country

MCG Executive Briefing for November 18, 2024

Posted on November 17, 2024 by MCG

A 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS formerly owned by Detroit rocker Bob Seger is for sale via online auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Engine Knock and Pre-Ignition: A Beautiful Dynamic Animation

Posted on November 17, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a crystal-clear look at engine knock and pre-ignition in a beautifully done digital animation. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Engine knock, LSPI, Pre-ignition, Super Knock

Video: The Turned-On, Switched-On 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT

Posted on November 16, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a fun look at Mercury’s entry in the muscle-car category for 1968, the fastback Cyclone GT, in an original dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT, 428 Cobra Jet V8, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for November 15, 2024

Posted on November 14, 2024 by MCG

Dodge is reportedly rushing the gasoline-powered Dodge Charger Sixpack into production for mid-2025. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Pierce-Arrow’s Art Deco Masterpiece: The 1933 Silver Arrow

Posted on November 14, 2024 by MCG

Only five were ever built, but they were enough to establish the Silver Arrow as one of the most beautiful cars of America’s classic era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Philip O. Wright, Pierce-Arrow, Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow

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