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First in its Class: The 1949-56 Packard Ultramatic Transmission

Posted on June 3, 2025 by MCG
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A company known for its powerful engineering capabilities, Packard introduced its own automatic transmission in 1949. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Gear Start Ultramatic, Packard, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Ultramatic, Twin-Ultramatic | 1 Reply

MCG Executive Briefing for June 2, 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by MCG
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This 1948 Ferrari 166 brought $8.56 million at the Broad Arrow Villa D’Este sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Power: The 1954 Mercury

Posted on June 1, 2025 by MCG
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There was more than meets the eye in the 1954 Mercury. Let’s explore the noteworthy  changes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Mercury, Ford Motor Company, Mercury | 2 Replies

Plymouth Tries For Style: The 1951 Belvedere

Posted on May 31, 2025 by MCG
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In 1951, Plymouth joined the Motor City’s pillarless hardtop craze with the otherwise extremely conservative Cranbrook Belvedere. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 Plymouth Belvedere, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Belvedere | 3 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for May 30, 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 by MCG
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This 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage was among the top sellers at the Worldwide spring sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Saturn Returns: The 1969 Thunderbird Saturn II Concept

Posted on May 29, 2025 by MCG
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For 1969, the Saturn II concept was rolled out to continue the Thunderbird Saturn story at car shows across the USA. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Thunderbird, Thunderbird Saturn, Thunderbird Saturn II | 7 Replies

1938: The Raymond Loewy Era Begins at Studebaker

Posted on May 28, 2025 by MCG
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Studebaker’s 20-year association with Raymond Loewy and Associates began with the striking 1938 models. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1938 Studebaker, Raymond Loewy, Studehabker | 6 Replies

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