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Willys Gets a Growth Spurt: The 1937 Willys 37
In 1937, the small and peculiar Willys 77 was retired in favor of the larger and more stylish Willys 37. Continue reading
Blue Sky: GM’s Experimental 1969 Open-Air Hardtop
In 1969, the General Motors styling staff experimented with a targa-style hardtop called the Aero Coupe II. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 21, 2025
The $17,000 Nio Firefly EV has launched in China and will soon be headed to Europe. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
Last-Minute Engineering: The 1962 Dodge Custom 880
Oops! When the 1962 Dodges were introduced, there was no full-sized model and dealers howled. So Chrysler engineers threw one together in just three months. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 18, 2025
This 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 will be featured at Worldwide Auctionees’ Auburn spring sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
GM’s Fabulous Rail Failure: the 1956 Aerotrain
Despite its sensational jet-age styling, the General Motors Aerotrain was a spectacular flop. Here’s the how and why. Continue reading