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Ford’s New Star of the Highway: the 1950-51 Crestliner

Posted on October 11, 2025 by MCG

Meet the Crestliner, Ford’s answer to the stylish pillarless hardtop convertibles introduced by General Motors. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Crestliner, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for October 10, 2025

Posted on October 9, 2025 by MCG

Chevrolet unveiled a new Bolt EV with improved range, a larger display screen, and a base price of $28,995. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Badge Brothers: The 1955-56 Hudson Ramblers

Posted on October 9, 2025 by MCG

As Hudson was sailing off into the sunset, there was a notable addition to the product line for 1955: the Hudson Rambler, a Nash Rambler in everything but name. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Hudson, Hudson Metropolitan, Hudson Rambler, Nash

Before the GTO: 1962-63 Pontiac LeMans

Posted on October 7, 2025 by MCG

The 1964 Pontiac GTO, the car that launched the ’60s muscle car movement, is a direct descendant of the 1962-63 Tempest LeMans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Pontiac GTO, Pontiac, Pontiac Tempest LeMans

MCG Executive Briefing for October 6, 2025

Posted on October 5, 2025 by MCG

BMW is knocking $7,500 off the list price of its EV models to make up for the loss of the federal tax credit. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Tabletop Masterpieces: 1949 Fords in One-Quarter Scale

Posted on October 5, 2025 by MCG

Check out these beautiful quarter-scale replicas of the 1949 Ford—the accuracy and craftsmanship are a treat for the eye. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures | Tagged 1949 Ford, Ford Motor Company

The Packard Class of 1955

Posted on October 4, 2025 by MCG

Even as sales tumbled, Packard forged ahead in 1955 with a number of important engineering advances. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Packard, 1955 Packard Clipper, James J. Nance, Packard

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