In 1970, the Lincoln-Mercury division at Ford reached back into the classic era of American coachbuilding to create the Continential Mark III Dual Cowl Phaeton. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for June 6, 2025
It’s official: The Hemi V8 is returning in the 2026 Ram 1500 pickup. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
The Standardized Car: 1909-25 Cole
While other automakers shunned the term “assembled car,” Cole embraced the concept with a series of high-quality automobiles, including one of the first V8s. Continue reading
First in its Class: The 1949-56 Packard Ultramatic Transmission
A company known for its powerful engineering capabilities, Packard introduced its own automatic transmission in 1949. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for June 2, 2025
This 1948 Ferrari 166 brought $8.56 million at the Broad Arrow Villa D’Este sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A New Kind of Power: The 1954 Mercury
There was more than meets the eye in the 1954 Mercury. Let’s explore the noteworthy changes. Continue reading
Plymouth Tries For Style: The 1951 Belvedere
In 1951, Plymouth joined the Motor City’s pillarless hardtop craze with the otherwise extremely conservative Cranbrook Belvedere. Continue reading