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Video: The 1975 AMC Pacer Transformation

Posted on April 28, 2024 by MCG

In 1975, American Motors created a special stunt vehicle to demonstrate that the new Pacer was actually a big car hidden inside a small car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1975 AMC Pacer, American Motors

Video: Meet The Fabulous 1979 Chrysler New Yorker!

Posted on April 26, 2024 by MCG

According to the Chrysler Corporation, the 1979 New Yorker could be summed up in one word: “fabulous!” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler R-body

MCG Executive Briefing for April 26, 2024

Posted on April 25, 2024 by MCG

This 1956 Mercedes-Benz gullwing will be among the star attactions at the Bonhams|Cars Miami sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: 1957 Ford Shatters the Record Books at Bonneville

Posted on April 23, 2024 by MCG

See the 1957 Ford break 462 national and international speed and distance records at Bonneville in this original factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Ford, Chuck Daigh, Danny Eames, Ford, Fran Hernandez

Video: It Came From Detroit–The 1928 Pitts Sky Car

Posted on April 22, 2024 by MCG

Inventors have long dreamed of creating a flying car. Here’s one notable experiment from 1928 that didn’t quite work out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged John W. Pitts, Pitts Sky Car, W.P. Kindree

MCG Executive Briefing for April 22, 2024

Posted on April 21, 2024 by MCG

This 1946 Delahaye 135M will be among the star attractions at the Worldwide auction in Auburn on April 26-27. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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A More Modern Lincoln: the 1941-42 Custom

Posted on April 20, 2024 by MCG

For 1941, the elegant but aging Lincoln K series was replaced by the Zephyr-based Lincoln Custom. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Lincoln, Lincoln Custom, Lincoln Zephyr

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