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A Different Breed of Cadillac: 1982-85 Eldorado Touring Coupe

Posted on October 15, 2025 by MCG

Cadillac aimed the Eldorado Touring Coupe directly at the buyers of European luxury cars, calling it “a different breed of Cadillac.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe

Plymouth Goes Big for 1965

Posted on October 14, 2025 by MCG

After three years without a true full-size car to compare to Ford or Chevrolet, Plymouth returned to the big-car ranks with the 1965 Fury line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Plymouth Fury, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Fury

1939: A New Day for DeSoto

Posted on October 12, 2025 by MCG

All-new styling for 1939 planted DeSoto directly in the mainstream of American car design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 DeSoto, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Desoto

Ford’s New Star of the Highway: the 1950-51 Crestliner

Posted on October 11, 2025 by MCG

Meet the Crestliner, Ford’s answer to the stylish pillarless hardtop convertibles introduced by General Motors. Continue reading →

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

Badge Brothers: The 1955-56 Hudson Ramblers

Posted on October 9, 2025 by MCG

As Hudson was sailing off into the sunset, there was a notable addition to the product line for 1955: the Hudson Rambler, a Nash Rambler in everything but name. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Hudson, Hudson Metropolitan, Hudson Rambler, Nash

Before the GTO: 1962-63 Pontiac LeMans

Posted on October 7, 2025 by MCG

The 1964 Pontiac GTO, the car that launched the ’60s muscle car movement, is a direct descendant of the 1962-63 Tempest LeMans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Pontiac GTO, Pontiac, Pontiac Tempest LeMans

Tabletop Masterpieces: 1949 Fords in One-Quarter Scale

Posted on October 5, 2025 by MCG

Check out these beautiful quarter-scale replicas of the 1949 Ford—the accuracy and craftsmanship are a treat for the eye. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures | Tagged 1949 Ford, Ford Motor Company

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