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Video: The 1961 Rambler American, an American Beauty

Posted on May 28, 2024 by MCG

The folks at American Motors were mighty proud of the freshly restyled Rambler American for 1961: They called it their “American Beauty.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Rambler American, American Motors, George Romney

MCG Executive Briefing for May 27, 2024

Posted on May 26, 2024 by MCG

At the Villa d’Este in Italy, BMW introduced the Concept Skytop, which it may build in 50 copies at $542,000 each.  Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Dan Gurney Drives the 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100

Posted on May 26, 2024 by MCG

Watch all-American hero Dan Gurney wheel the gigantic Marauder X-100 around the Riverside road course in this original Mercury dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100, Dan Gurney, Lincoln-Mercury, Mercury

Along the Mustang Trail: The 1963 Ford Allegro Concept

Posted on May 25, 2024 by MCG

If this 1962-63 concept had found approval, the 1965 Mustang could have been a much smaller car. Meet the Ford Allegro, a European-style two-place coupe. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Allegro, Ford Allegro II, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for May 24, 2024

Posted on May 23, 2024 by MCG

Club Bugatti France celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Type 35 with a tour from Molsheim to Lyon. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Raymond Loewy’s Hupmobile Aerodynamic, 1934-37

Posted on May 22, 2024 by MCG

Paris-born designer Raymond Loewy shook up the American car industry in 1934 with the radically styled Hupmobile Aerodynamic. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hupmobile, Hupp Motor Car Company, Raymond Loewy

Video: Introducing the 1966 Olds Cutlass 442

Posted on May 21, 2024 by MCG

Meet the Cutlass 442, Oldsmobile’s entry in the highly competitive muscle car category for 1966. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile 442, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Shorty Powers

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