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Amos Northup, The Independent Auto Designer

Posted on December 14, 2023 by MCG

Amos Northup was not just the leading designer for the independent  automakers in the thirties, he was the most independent of designers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1937 Willys, Amos Northup, Graham Blue Streak, Graham Spirit of Motion

An El Camino By Any Other Name: GMC Sprint and Caballero, 1971-87

Posted on December 12, 2023 by MCG

In case you wanted an El Camino but just couldn’t abide Chevrolet emblems, GMC offered the essentially identical Sprint and Caballero. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, GMC, GMC Caballero, GMC Sprint

MCG Executive Briefing for December 11, 2023

Posted on December 10, 2023 by MCG

This customized 1972 Chevy Blazer with 900 hp is among the early consignments at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction.  Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s Sporty Specials: 1950 Lido and Cosmopolitan Capri

Posted on December 10, 2023 by MCG

In 1950, Lincoln spruced up its conservative product line with pair of fancy specials, the Lido and Cosmopoitan Capri. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Lincoln, Lincoln Cosmopolitan Capri, Lincoln Lido

The Big Buicks Bow Out: 1976 Electra 225 and Electra Limited

Posted on December 9, 2023 by MCG

The last of the really big Buicks signed off in 1976 with the Electra 225 and Electra Limited—true heavyweight cruisers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Buick, Buick, Buick Electra 225

MCG Executive Briefing for December 8, 2023

Posted on December 7, 2023 by MCG

Hyundai has announced pricing for the 2024 Sonata, with the standard SEL listing at $28,615. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Iacocca’s Woody: The 1983-86 LeBaron Town & Country Convertible

Posted on December 6, 2023 by MCG

A pet project of Lee Iacocca, the LeBaron Town & Country convertible didn’t sell in large numbers, but it generated publicity for the struggling automaker, as he knew it would. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler LeBaron, LeBaron Town & Country Convertible

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