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1941: Cadillac’s Breakthrough Year

Posted on October 28, 2025 by MCG

With advanced styling and features combined with more affordable pricing, Cadillac rocketed up the sales charts in 1941. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Cadillac, Cadillac, General Motors

What’s in a Name: The 1958 Edsel Pacer

Posted on October 26, 2025 by MCG

The ill-starred Edsel remained in production for only three years, but one of its most popular models, the Pacer, lasted just a single season. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Edsel Pacer, Edsel, Ford Motor Company

Studebaker’s Forgotten Year: 1946

Posted on October 25, 2025 by MCG

With its short three-month production season and a radically styled new car on the way, 1946 became known as Studebaker’s forgotten year. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1946 Studebaker, Studebaker, Studebaker Champion, Studebaker Skyway Champion

The Hot Dodge Darts for ’67: GT and GTS

Posted on October 23, 2025 by MCG

In 1967, the Dodge Dart reached a level of style and performance that made Mopar muscle enthusiasts stand up and take notice. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Dart, Dodge Dart GT, Dodge Dart GTS

The Glamorous Age of the Convertible Sedan

Posted on October 22, 2025 by MCG

For glamour and prestige in the classic era of American motoring, it was difficult to top the convertible sedan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Convertible Sedan

Wood You Like a ’46-48 Ford Sportsman?

Posted on October 21, 2025 by MCG

Among the most coveted Fords of their era are the 1946-48 Sportsman convertibles. And there was a Mercury Sportsman, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Sportsman, Mercury, Mercury Sportsman

Birth of the Big-Block Chevelle: The 1965 Z16

Posted on October 17, 2025 by MCG

The SS396 and SS454 Chevelles were major players on the ’60s-’70s muscle car scene. Their story starts here with the Z16 in 1965. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Chevrolet Z16, Chevrolet, Chevrolet 396 V8

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