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MCG Executive Briefing for November 5, 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by MCG

This striking 1930 Cord L-29 is one of 140 cars from the Ardell Brown estate to be offered without reserve at the Mecum Las Vegas sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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November 4, 1938: Ford Introduces the Mercury Brand

Posted on November 4, 2018 by MCG

Eighty years ago this month, the Ford Motor Company launched the 1939 Mercury 8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Mercury, Edsel Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Mercury

Auction Watch: The Tom McMullen Deuce Roadster

Posted on November 3, 2018 by MCG

At the Mecum Kissimmee auction in January, a historic hot rod will cross the stage: the famed ’32 Ford roadster built by racer and publisher Tom McMullen. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Market Watch | Tagged 1932 Ford, McMullen '32 roadster, Tom McMullen

MCG Executive Briefing for November 2, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 by MCG

This rare 1965 Plymouth drag car, one of six factory altered-wheelbase racers, will cross the block at the Mecum Kissimmee sale in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Moves Uptown: The 1958 Impala

Posted on November 1, 2018 by MCG

The 1958 model year signaled a major change of direction for America’s most popular car. The little Stovebolt Chevy was all grown up. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, General Motors

Your 1,000-Horsepower Factory Crate Engine Has Arrived

Posted on October 30, 2018 by MCG

At the SEMA performance industry show in Las Vegas this week, Mopar reset the bar for factory crate engines—at 1,000 horsepower. Behold the Hellephant 426 Hemi V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Industry News, Technology | Tagged Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Hellephant Crate Engine, Mopar, Mopar Super Charger Concept

Video: Introducing the 1970 AMC Gremlin

Posted on October 30, 2018 by MCG

In 1970, tiny American Motors used ingenuity, not big dollars, to create the Gremlin, its entry in the critical new subcompact class.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gremlin, American Motors

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