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Saturday Morning CarTune: Flip the Frog Buys a New Car

Posted on September 29, 2018 by MCG

Here’s some vintage black-and-white cartoon fun from 1931: Flip the Frog in The New Car. Who knew? Cars can be a challenge for frogs or humans.  Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged Flip the Frog

MCG Executive Briefing for September 28, 2018

Posted on September 28, 2018 by MCG

This 1956 Thunderbird once owned by Marilyn Monroe could bring $250,000 to $500,000 or more next month, say specialists at Julien’s Auctions. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Chrysler Fuselage Look, 1969-73

Posted on September 27, 2018 by MCG

Chrysler’s 1969-1973 Fuselage Styling theme wasn’t a smash hit when it was new, but the look holds up surprisingly well today. Here’s the story with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Fuselage Look

The Packardbakers

Posted on September 25, 2018 by MCG

Reviled by Packard purists, ignored by the collector car world, the final Studebaker-based Packards of 1957-58 have earned the unfortunate name “Packardbaker.” Here’s their short, sad, and interesting story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Packard, Packardbaker, Studebaker-Packard

Turbine Dreams: The Fantastic 1961 Chrysler Turboflite

Posted on September 25, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a wild what if: Imagine if this far-out machine had become the famed Chrysler Turbine Ghia. Here’s the story behind the 1961 Chrysler Turboflite dream car.   Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for September 24, 2018

Posted on September 24, 2018 by MCG

This well-equipped 1970 Chevelle SS with LS6 big-block V8 and M22 rock-crusher four-speed will be among the featured offerings at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Carroll Shelby’s Cobras Rule the 1963 Sports Car Season

Posted on September 23, 2018 by MCG

Carroll Shelby’s Cobras were winners right from the start, as this original 1963 Ford of Britain promotional film demonstrates. See the birth of the legend here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Carroll Shelby, Shelby American, Shelby Cobra

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