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MCG Executive Briefing for November 21, 2025

Posted on November 20, 2025 by MCG

This 1954 Vincent Black Shadow formerly owned by Alain de Cadenet will be offered without reserve at the Bonhams Winter Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1960 Mercury: The Better Low Price Car

Posted on November 19, 2025 by MCG

Searching for the sweet spot in the crowded mid-price category, in 1960 the Ford Motor Company positioned Mercury as “the better low price car.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Mercury, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

V12 Pioneer: The 1916 Packard Twin Six

Posted on November 18, 2025 by MCG

In May of 1915, Packard introduced the smoothest automobile engine in the known world, the 12-cylinder Twin Six. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Jesse Vincent, Packard, Packard Twin Six

MCG Executive Briefing for November 17, 2025

Posted on November 16, 2025 by MCG

With a new investor, TVR plans to finally produce the Griffith V8 sports car. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1976: Pontiac’s Biggest Bonneville

Posted on November 16, 2025 by MCG

The Pontiac Bonneville grew and grew over its first 19 years in production, finally reaching its maximum size in 1976. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac, Pontiac 455 V8, Pontiac Bonneville

1974: The Last Real Plymouth Road Runner?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by MCG

Plymouth’s entry in the muscle car wars, the Road Runner, outlived the muscle car era. So what year was the last “real” Road Runner? Opinions will vary. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 Plymouth Road Runner, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Road Runner

MCG Executive Briefing for November 14, 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025 by MCG

Ferrari will be the primary featured marque at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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