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The End of the Chrome-Bumpers Era: 1972 Corvette

Posted on March 7, 2024 by MCG

For many Corvette enthusiasts, 1972 marks the end of an age: This was the final year of chrome bumpers front and rear on America’s Sports Car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette

A Barracuda That Could Have Been: The 1967 Formula SX

Posted on March 5, 2024 by MCG

A 22-year old Chrysler stylist created this daring design for the 1967 Barracuda, but in the end management took a more conservative approach. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Plymouth Barracuda, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

MCG Executive Briefing for March 4, 2024

Posted on March 3, 2024 by MCG

The winner of the Ridler Award at the 2024 Detroit Autorama is a 1953 Corvette custom built by Kindig-It Design. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Aero Birds: 1983-88 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on March 2, 2024 by MCG

The Thunderbird entered the aerodynamic era with the ninth-generation T-Bird introduced in 1983, and its slick shape soon proved itself in NASCAR.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Aero Bird, Bill Elliott, Ford, Ford Thunderbird

MCG Executive Briefing for March 1, 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024 by MCG

This 1953 Corvette with serial no. 98 will be offered at the Carlisle Auctions spring sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: For 1965, The Newest Ford in 15 Years

Posted on February 29, 2024 by MCG

For 1965, the Ford full-sized cars got their biggest makeover since 1949. This color film nicely details the important changes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Ford Galaxie, Ford

A Long Way From Kenosha: the 1969-70 Javelin 79-K by Karmann

Posted on February 27, 2024 by MCG

In 1969-70, American Motors Javelins were built in Germany. A few hundred of them, anyway. Continue reading →

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