Just after World War II, Beech Aircraft briefly considered entering the auto industry with a radically engineered vehicle called the Beechcraft Plainsman. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for February 20, 2023
According to a Japanese car magazine, Toyota’s MR2 sports car will return as a gasoline-electric hybrid. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
George Barris Presents the Ford Custom Cruisers
They were sleek two-door fastbacks; they were station wagons. They were the Custom Cruisers, built by George Barris for the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading
Video: A Jamaican Vacation in the 1960 Mercury
Join us for a scenic tour of Kingston, Jamaica and the area in the 1960 Mercury, the machine FoMoCo modestly called “the best-built car in America today.” Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 17, 2023
Cadillac will add more three more electric models to its lineup in 2023, possibly including a crossover priced under the Lyriq. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Ford’s Junior Thunderbird: The 1974-76 Elite
Ford offered the Elite for only three years, but while it was around it filled an important role in the Ford product lineup. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the First Small Buick in Decades, the 1961 Special
Meet the first small Buick since forever in this original promotional spot for the surprising new 1961 Special. Continue reading