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Video: Introducing Australia’s Own Car, the 1956 FE Holden

Posted on February 9, 2019 by MCG

Welcome to Australia, where the flora, the fauna, and even the automobiles are different. Here’s GM Australia’s new offering for 1956, the Holden FE. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Holden, Holden FE

MCG Executive Briefing for February 8, 2019

Posted on February 8, 2019 by MCG

Gooding & Company will display three collector cars, including this 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera, at an art exhibit presented by Christie’s in Manhattan. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Aero Warriors Battle at the 1970 Daytona 500

Posted on February 7, 2019 by MCG

Richard Petty retired early in the 1970 Daytona 500, but Petty Blue still carried the day as Pete Hamilton scored his first Grand National victory in a Plymouth Superbird.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Daytona 500, NASCAR, Pete Hamilton, Plymouth Superbird

Video: Rebuilding a Classic Packard V12 Engine

Posted on February 6, 2019 by MCG

Here’s a rare look inside the mighty Packard V12, from teardown and cleaning to dyno testing and installation. Don’t miss this, motorheads.  Continue reading →

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The Motor City’s Bustleback Era, 1980-87

Posted on February 5, 2019 by MCG

Not all Detroit styling trends are keepers. Here’s one of the shorter-lived design fads in the Motor City, the bustleback period of 1980-87. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cadillac Seville, Chrysler Imperial, Lincoln Continental

MCG Executive Briefing for February 4, 2019

Posted on February 4, 2019 by MCG

Bill Burke’s Harley-powered Bonneville streamliner will be among the featured offerings at the Mecum Phoenix sale next month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro

Posted on February 3, 2019 by MCG

The Chevrolet Camaro entered the 1980s with a familiar look and a broad variety of models and options. Here’s the lowdown in an original Chevy dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Camaro, General Motors

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