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Video: 1965 Rambler Ambassador, the Sensible Spectacular

Posted on October 5, 2024 by MCG

With all-new exterior sheet metal, the 1965 Rambler Ambassador set forth to do battle in the fierce market for full-sized cars in the USA. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Rambler Ambassador, American Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for October 4, 2024

Posted on October 3, 2024 by MCG

Sales of the Ram pickup have tumbled 24 percent through the third quarter of 2024. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Remembering the 1980 Pontiac Sunbird

Posted on October 3, 2024 by MCG

Meet the Sunbird, Pontiac’s sporty rear-drive compact for 1980 in this original dealer film—just before it went out of production. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Pontiac Sunbird, General Motors H-Body, Pontiac

Different From the Rest: The Redesigned 1941 Mercury

Posted on October 1, 2024 by MCG

Mercury received its first major redesign in 1941, offering greater size, finer detailing, and additional standard features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for September 30, 2024

Posted on September 29, 2024 by MCG

Navistar is dropping its name and returning to its roots with the International brand. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Selling the 1954 Ford I-Block Six

Posted on September 29, 2024 by MCG

Ford was so famous for its V8s that marketing its six-cylinder models was often a challenge for the Dearborn automaker. Here’s the selling story for 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Ford, Ford, Ford I-Block Six

Year of the Wide Track: The 1959 Pontiac

Posted on September 28, 2024 by MCG

The Wide Track era at Pontiac began in 1959. And naturally, there’s quite a story behind it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Pontiac, Bill Mitchell, Bunkie Knudsen, Pete Estes, Pontiac, Pontiac Wide Track

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