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Video: Professional Chauffeurs Choose the 1972 Mercury Marquis

Posted on July 4, 2024 by MCG

In this Mercury campaign, a panel of 50 professional limo drivers compared the Mercury Marquis to a German stretch limousine, and here is the unsurprising result. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Mercury Marquis, Lincoln-Mercury, Mercury

Video: The 1955 Rambler Has More For Americans

Posted on July 3, 2024 by MCG

In the fifties, American Motors dominated the compact class with the smartly equipped Rambler. Here’s the sales pitch for 1955. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Rambler, American Motors, Hudson, Nash

The Last of the Giant Chryslers: 1978 Newport and New Yorker Brougham

Posted on July 2, 2024 by MCG

The last of the massive C-Body Chryslers, the Newport and New Yorker Brougham, saw their final year in 1978 as the company set out on a new course. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Bougham, 1978 Chrysler Newport, Chrysler Corporation

MCG Executive Briefing for July 1, 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by MCG

This 1932 Auburn V12 Boattail Speedster will be among the stars at the Worldwide Auburn auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Story of Airflyte Construction: A 1951 Nash Film

Posted on June 29, 2024 by MCG

The Nash Airflyte was constructed like few other American cars of its time, and it was innovative in other ways, too. This 1951 factory film provides the details. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash Airflyte, Nash-Kelvinator

MCG Executive Briefing for June 28, 2024

Posted on June 27, 2024 by MCG

This very original 1936 Chevrolet pickup sold for Can$118,000 at auction, blowing past its pre-sale estimates. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Great Breakaway: A 1969 Pontiac Film

Posted on June 27, 2024 by MCG

Meet the complete model line and take a quick tour of ’60s pop culture in this orginal 1969 Pontiac product film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Pontiac, John Z. DeLorean, Pontiac, Pontiac The Great Breakaway

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