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The First Olds Cutlass: a 1954 Motorama Show Car

Posted on January 16, 2024 by MCG

The 1954 Cutlass had only a brief career on the Motorama show circuit, but the name became a powerful Oldsmobile selling tool for decades.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Oldsmobile Cutlass, GM Motorama, Irv Rybicki, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for January 15, 2024

Posted on January 14, 2024 by MCG

Dodge is teasing a brief look at the 2025 Charger Daytona EV due later this year. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Tin Lizzie’s Last Stand: The 1926-27 Model T Ford

Posted on January 14, 2024 by MCG

As the Model T neared the end of its production life, Henry Ford reluctantly made some much-needed improvements to the beloved Tin Lizzie.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Model T, Henry Ford

Revolution at Indy: A 1965 Ford Film

Posted on January 12, 2024 by MCG

Like no other year at the Speedway, the 1965 Indy 500 signaled a changing of the guard. Here’s the story in a well-produced 1965 film. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for January 12, 2024

Posted on January 11, 2024 by MCG

Electric vehicle makers scored a record month in November, grabbing 19 percent of the global market. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Cocktail Lounge on Wheels: The 1969 Ford Aurora II

Posted on January 11, 2024 by MCG

Ford called it “a luxury lounge on wheels.” Meet the Aurora II, a customized Ford LTD Country Squre for the 1969 car-show circuit. Continue reading →

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Ford’s Stepping Stone: The 1962 Super High-Performance 406 V8

Posted on January 9, 2024 by MCG

Ford’s 406 cubic-inch V8 was around for barely a year, but it helped to set the stage for the automaker’s Total Performance era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford 406 V8, Ford FE engine family

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