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The Final Lincoln Marks: 1993-98 Mark VIII

Posted on December 31, 2023 by MCG

The sleek Mark VIII of 1993 through 1998 marked the final chapter of the Lincoln Mark story, one that began all the way back in 1939. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Lincoln, Lincoln Mark VIII

Video: The American Motors Rebel for 1969

Posted on December 30, 2023 by MCG

This TV campaign for the 1969 Rebel foreshadows the introduction of AMC’s muscle car,  the Rebel Machine, just one year later. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

MCG Executive Briefing for December 29, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023 by MCG

The Dodge Charger and Challenger are officially dead as the last car rolled off the line on Dec. 22. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Buick’s Biggest V8: The 1970-76 455

Posted on December 28, 2023 by MCG

Buick was long known for its big V8s with loads of torque, and the biggest of all arrived in 1970 with the  455. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick 455 V8, Buick Stage 1

Don’t Call it an Aero: The 1955 Willys Bermuda

Posted on December 27, 2023 by MCG

For 1955, Willys Motors ditched the Aero name and rebranded its compact two-door hardtop as the Bermuda. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Willys Bermuda, Willys Motors, Willys-Overland

Front-Wheel Drive Pioneer: The 1917 Frontmobile

Posted on December 25, 2023 by MCG

Front-wheel drive is hardly a recent development. Here’s a fascinating and unorthodox example from 1917, the Frontmobile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged C.H. Blomstrom, Frontmobile

Season’s Greetings from Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on December 25, 2023 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage wishes you all the joy and happiness the holiday season may bring. Continue reading →

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