The Thunderbird entered the aerodynamic era with the ninth-generation T-Bird introduced in 1983, and its slick shape soon proved itself in NASCAR. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
MCG Executive Briefing for March 1, 2024
This 1953 Corvette with serial no. 98 will be offered at the Carlisle Auctions spring sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: For 1965, The Newest Ford in 15 Years
For 1965, the Ford full-sized cars got their biggest makeover since 1949. This color film nicely details the important changes. Continue reading
A Long Way From Kenosha: the 1969-70 Javelin 79-K by Karmann
In 1969-70, American Motors Javelins were built in Germany. A few hundred of them, anyway. Continue reading
The Other Shelby-Ford Roadster: 1964-67 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger is iinevitably compared to the Shelby Cobra but really, they are two very different cars. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 26, 2024
A Mercedes W196R driven by Juan Fangio will make a rare appearance outside Germany next week. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the Big and Trim 1962 Ford Fairlane
Ford aimed right for the sweet spot between compacts and full-sized sedans with the 1962 Fairlane. This new Ford was big and trim, the automaker declared. Continue reading