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The Studebaker Class of 1960

Posted on February 10, 2026 by MCG

Studebaker’s newfound success with the compact Lark line continued in 1960, but it wouldn’t last. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Studebaker Lark, Studebaker, Studebaker-Packard Corporation

MCG Executive Briefing for February 9, 2026

Posted on February 8, 2026 by MCG

This 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet will be offered at the Gooding Christies Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Wallflower: The 1966-70 Ford Falcon

Posted on February 8, 2026 by MCG

In the Total Performance movement at Ford in the late ’60s, the compact ’66-’70 Falcon was sent to the sidelines. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Falcon, Ford Motor Company

The Car That Has Everything: 1935 Oldsmobile

Posted on February 7, 2026 by MCG

Not without justification, Oldsmobile advertised its 1935 product line as “the car that has everything,” offering a sweet combination of styling, pricing, and features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1935 Oldsmobile, C.L. McCuen, General Motors, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for February 6, 2026

Posted on February 5, 2026 by MCG

Ford sales fell 6 percent in January, but surprise: Mustang sales surged more than 50 percent. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Attack of the Clones: 1971-76 Plymouth Scamp

Posted on February 5, 2026 by MCG

In 1971 came the Plymouth Scamp, almost a carbon copy of the Dodge Dart Swinger but for its Valiant front end and badging. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Coporation, Dodge Swinger, Plymouth Scamp

Henry’s Secret 1934 Baby Ford

Posted on February 3, 2026 by MCG

At one point Henry Ford planned to produce the 1933/34 Ford in two sizes, standard and petite. This is the story of the baby Ford that almost but never happened. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged E.T. Gregorie, Edsel Ford, Ford, Ford Model 40, Ford Model 44, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

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