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The Plymouth Class of 1956

Posted on December 9, 2025 by MCG

For 1956, Plymouth introduced a fresh take on the sensational Forward Look design theme of 1955 called Flight Sweep styling. Now with fins!    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Plymouth, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

MCG Executive Briefing for December 8, 2025

Posted on December 7, 2025 by MCG

Kia unveiled the Vision Meta Turismo Concept, though with no drivetrain details or production date. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Supercharged! The 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Posted on December 6, 2025 by MCG

To maintain the Golden Hawk’s standing as one of the hotter cars on the road, in 1957 Studebaker added a McCulloch supercharger to the 289 cubic-inch V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged McCulloch Supercharger, Studebaker, Studebaker Golden Hawk

MCG Executive Briefing for December 5, 2025

Posted on December 4, 2025 by MCG

This 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will be the star attraction at the Mecum Kissimmee auction in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Short Truck, Long Story: the 1964-70 Dodge A100 Compact Pickup

Posted on December 4, 2025 by MCG

The stubby Dodge A100 Compact Pickup might be almost forgotten today, if not for a couple of modified versions that became world famous. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge A100 Compact Pickup, Dodge Deora, Little Red Wagon

Tomorrow Meets Today: A 1951 Ford Film

Posted on December 3, 2025 by MCG

See the state of the art in automotive design, engineering, and manufacturing in the early 1950s in this excellent Ford Motor Company film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford ENgineering Labroratory, Ford Motor Company, Ford Styling Center

1958: Buick’s Truly Horrible, Awful Year

Posted on December 2, 2025 by MCG

Buick climbed up to third place among the Motor City carmakers in 1955, only to see its sales tumble 67 percent by 1958 when the economy took a downward turn. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Buick, Buick, General Motors

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