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Buick Joins the Muscle Craze: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport

Posted on June 10, 2025 by MCG
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Following Pontiac’s lead with the 1964 GTO, Buick introduced its own mid-sized muscle machine in 1965: the Skylark Gran Sport. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport, Buick | 2 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for June 9, 2025

Posted on June 8, 2025 by MCG
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Ram is officially returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Rekindling a Classic: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Posted on June 7, 2025 by MCG
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In 1970, the Lincoln-Mercury division at Ford reached back into the classic era of American coachbuilding to create the Continential Mark III Dual Cowl Phaeton. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Continental Mark III Dual Cowl Phaeton, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln Continental Mark III, Lincoln-Mercury Division | 6 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for June 6, 2025

Posted on June 6, 2025 by MCG
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It’s official: The Hemi V8 is returning in the 2026 Ram 1500 pickup. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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The Standardized Car: 1909-25 Cole

Posted on June 4, 2025 by MCG
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While other automakers shunned the term “assembled car,” Cole embraced the concept with a series of high-quality automobiles, including one of the first V8s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cole Motor Car Company, Cole V8, J.J. Cole | 8 Replies

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 | 6 Replies

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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