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Switcheroo: Creating The 1967 Ford Fairlane Ranchero

Posted on August 9, 2023 by MCG

With a simple sheet-metal swap, in 1967 Ford transformed the lowly Falcon-based Ranchero pickup into the more glamorous Fairlane Ranchero. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Ford Ranchero, 1967 Ford Fairlane Ranchero, Ford

Unlikely Influencer: The 1958 Imperial d’Elegance

Posted on August 8, 2023 by MCG

While the overall look of the 1958 Imperial d’Elegance was never duplicated, a number of its styling elements would later appear on Chrysler production cars. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Chrysler Imperial d'Elegance, Chrysler Corporation, Virgil Exner

The Giant 1916 Auto Merger That Never Happened

Posted on August 7, 2023 by MCG

In June of 1916, William C. Durant, John North Willys, and associates attempted to create a gigantic auto conglomerate, but the deal fell apart as quickly as it was assembled. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chalmers Motor Car Co., Hudson Motor Car Co., John North Willys, William C. Durant, Willys-Overland

MCG Executive Briefing for August 7, 2023

Posted on August 6, 2023 by MCG

Lucid Motors is cutting prices for the Air luxury electric sedan by up to $12,000 in an effort to keep up with Tesla. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: The 1975 Pontiac L’il Wide Track

Posted on August 5, 2023 by MCG

In 1975, Pontiac offered Astre subcompact buyers not one more horsepower but a bit more style and exclusivity with a limited edition called the L’il Wide Track. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac Astre, Pontiac L'il Wide Track

1949: Hudson’s Greatest Postwar Year

Posted on August 4, 2023 by MCG

In 1949, the Hudson Motor Car Company celebrated its 40th anniversary, and it also recorded its best-selling year of the postwar era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Company, Step-Down Hudson

MCG Executive Briefing for August 4, 2023

Posted on August 3, 2023 by MCG

This 1949 Delahaye 135MS Coupé will be among the star attractions at the Worldwide Auctioneers Destination Auburn sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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