For 1971, the Mercury Cougar was transformed from a luxury-leaning ponycar into a personal luxury coupe. Continue reading
A Ponycar No Longer: The 1971 Mercury Cougar
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How the 1948 Willys Jeepster Was Born
At low cost and fair speed, Willys-Overland transformed its all-steel station wagon into a sporty four-seat phaeton, and it sold in decent numbers for a short time. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 19, 2025
The very first production 1953 Corvette will be featured at Corvettes at Carlisle in August. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
1965: The Rambler Ambassador Grows Up, Once Again
A complete redesign in 1965 restored the Rambler Ambassador to the full-sized class once again. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 16, 2025
Nissan plans to close seven plants and eliminate 20,000 jobs over the next two years. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Airstream to the Rescue: DeSoto for 1935
When the radical 1934 Airflow drove buyers from the showrooms, DeSoto rushed the far more conventional Airstream into production for 1935. Continue reading
The Big News in the Low-Priced Field: 1956 Studebaker
Studebaker was split into two separate product lines for 1956: the Hawks and the family sedans. The Hawks get all the glory but the sedans have an interesting story, too. Continue reading