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1960 300F: Wildest of the Chrysler Letter Cars

Posted on January 29, 2026 by MCG
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We’d never try to declare which of the famous Chrysler letter cars was the greatest, but here’s our candidate for the wildest: the 1960 300F. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chrysler, Chrysler, Chrysler 300F, Chrysler Letter Series | 26 Replies

Last of the Straight 8 Hudsons: The 1952 Commodore 8

Posted on January 28, 2026 by MCG
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The Fabulous Hudson Hornet is known to car enthusiasts everywhere, but at one time the company was better known for its silky straight eights.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Commodore 8, Hudson Motor Company, Hudson Straight Eight, Step-Down Hudson | 5 Replies

It Pays to Buy the Leader: Chevrolet for 1942

Posted on January 27, 2026 by MCG
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By 1942, Chevrolet was the dominant force in the low-priced field, confidently boasting of its sales supremacy with the slogan, “It pays to buy the leader.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Fleetline, General Motors | 2 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for January 26, 2026

Posted on January 25, 2026 by MCG

The average price of a new vehicle passed the $50,000 mark last month, propelled by big-ticket luxury pickups. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Lincoln Class of 1955

Posted on January 24, 2026 by MCG

At the Ford Motor Company in 1955 the Lincoln division was left behind, but maybe it was all for the best. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Lincoln, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln

MCG Executive Briefing for January 23, 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by MCG

Buick announced that the replacement for the Envision, currently imported from China, will be built in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Pride of the V8 Class: 1939 Ford

Posted on January 22, 2026 by MCG

Sharp-nosed styling by Bob Gregorie and V8 performance made Ford a popular choice for American car buyers in 1939, second only to Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Ford, E.T. Gregorie, Edsel Ford, Ford, Henry Ford

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