Plymouth sales tumbled in 1960, and while many have blamed the over-the-top styling, there were other forces at work, too. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for July 28, 2025
This 1949 Ford F1 is one of 39 vehicles from the Lambert collection headed for auction in Hebron, Nebraska. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
This Never Happened: The 1949 Mercury Fastback
Here’s a closer look at a car that never existed, not in production form, anyway: a proposed 1949 Mercury streamliner. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1949-93 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Introduced in 1949, the Coupe de Ville soon became one of Cadillac’s most popular models. and it remained in the lineup through 1993. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 25, 2025
Smokey Yunick’s ’68 Camaro racer will be sold at no reserve at the Bonhams|Cars Quail Auction. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
The Great Shape for ’65: The 1965 Full-Size Chevrolets
For 1965, the full-size Chevrolet was given a complete makeover with a fresh coke-bottle shape, setting the theme for a few years to come. Continue reading
What Made the Hudson Hornet Engine So Great?
In the early years of NASCAR, Hudson dominated the field with a lowly flathead six. Here’s our take on why such an unlikely engine worked so well. Continue reading