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A Pontiac Fit for a Queen: The 1963 Maharani Show Car

Posted on April 1, 2025 by MCG

Royally decked out, this Pontiac Bonneville show car of 1963 was given a royal name: the Maharani. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1963 Pontiac Maharini, Bill Mitchell, GM Styling, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for March 31, 2025

Posted on March 30, 2025 by MCG

Posche is increasing the prices of its 911 models by $8000  or more for 2026. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: The ’71 Plymouth Satellite is America’s Lowest-Priced 2-Door Intermediate

Posted on March 30, 2025 by MCG

The 1971 Plymouth Satellite arrived with bold new styling and an equally bold claim: Here was the lowest-priced two-door intermediate in the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Plymouth Satellite, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

A Mercury for Misers: The 1956 Medalist

Posted on March 29, 2025 by MCG

For the car shoppers of 1956 who wanted the prestige of a premium car without the costly premium features, Mercury offered the stripped-down Medalist. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for March 28, 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025 by MCG

Hemi V8 power will return to the Dodge Charger in late 2026, insiders say. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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What’s in a Name: 1955 Ford Fairlane

Posted on March 27, 2025 by MCG

While the names of many car models are often pulled out of thin air by the Motor City’s automakers, the Fairlane name is rooted in Ford family lore. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Ford Fairlane, Fair Lane, Ford, Ford Fairlane, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

Inside The American Motors Gen 2/Gen 3 V8, 1966-91

Posted on March 25, 2025 by MCG

Engineered on a strict budget, the AMC Gen 2 and Gen 3 V8s powered AMC and Jeep vehicles from 1966 through 1991, well into the Chrysler era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gen 2 V8, AMC Gen 3 V8, American Motors

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