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Ford’s Unconventional 1931-32 Convertible Sedans

Posted on May 23, 2026 by MCG

There are a number of unusual things about Ford’s 1931-32 Convertible Sedans, starting with the fact that Ford didn’t design them. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1932 Ford, Amos Northup, Edsel Ford, Ford, Ford 400-A, Ford B400, Ford Motor Company

The Ford Story for 1961

Posted on May 21, 2026 by MCG

With an ever-expanding model line, Ford produced more than 1.3 million cars in 1961 on three distinctively different platforms. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company

The 100 Million Dollar Look: Chrysler for 1955

Posted on May 19, 2026 by MCG

At the Chrysler Corporation, the Chrysler division’s take on the sensational new Forward Look styling theme was called “The 100 Million Dollar Look.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chrysler, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, The Forward Look, Virgil Exner

More of Everything You Want: the 1948 Mercury

Posted on May 16, 2026 by MCG

The Mercury brand at Ford Motor Company coasted into 1948 with a product that was virtually identical to the previous year, but change was soon coming. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1948 Mercury, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

The Low-Priced Beauty With the Luxury Ride: 1940 Plymouth

Posted on May 13, 2026 by MCG

With a complete redesign at Plymouth for 1940, there was a new emphasis on style, interior room, and ride comfort. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

An Oldsmobile Original: The 1962 Starfire

Posted on May 12, 2026 by MCG

With Oldsmobile’s most powerful Rocket V8 and luxurious appointments, the 1962 Starfire was a strong seller for the Olds division, but sales faded from there. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Starfire

Built to Better the Best: 1951 Kaiser

Posted on May 10, 2026 by MCG

Kaiser came to market for 1951 with distinctive new styling, a redesigned chassis, and a bold new slogan: “Built to better the best.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 Kaiser, Duncan McRrae, Howard Darrin, Kaiser, Kaiser-Frazer

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