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MCG Executive Briefing for April 1, 2024

Posted on March 31, 2024 by MCG

Police raided a Corvette chop shop in California, recovering $600,000 in stolen cars and parts. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Happy Easter from Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on March 31, 2024 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage wishes you a happy and peaceful Easter. -Photo by Tom Gibson  Continue reading →

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1941: The Birth of the Oldsmobile 98

Posted on March 29, 2024 by MCG

For more than half a century, the 98 was the flagship of the Oldsmobile division at General Motors. Let’s start at the beginning in 1941. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Oldsmobile 98, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile 98

MCG Executive Briefing for March 29, 2024

Posted on March 28, 2024 by MCG

This 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental will be among the featured consignments at the Bonhams Goodwood sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Project Rooftop: The 1953 Packard Balboa

Posted on March 27, 2024 by MCG

In 1953, a young car designer named Richard A. Teague introduced himself to the automotive world with the Packard Balboa. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Packard Balboa, Packard, Richard A. Teague

A Rambler No More: 1967 American Motors Ambassador

Posted on March 26, 2024 by MCG

With the Rambler name all but banished from its vocabulary, American Motors launched an all-new Ambassador in 1967 to compete head-on with the Detroit three. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 AMC Ambassador, American Motors, Roy Abernethy

MCG Executive Briefing for March 25, 2024

Posted on March 24, 2024 by MCG

Colin Chapmans’ first Formula 1 car, the 1957-58 Lotus 12, is expected to bring more than $300,000 at auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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