Amos Northup was not just the leading designer for the independent automakers in the thirties, he was the most independent of designers. Continue reading
An El Camino By Any Other Name: GMC Sprint and Caballero, 1971-87
In case you wanted an El Camino but just couldn’t abide Chevrolet emblems, GMC offered the essentially identical Sprint and Caballero. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 11, 2023
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
Lincoln’s Sporty Specials: 1950 Lido and Cosmopolitan Capri
In 1950, Lincoln spruced up its conservative product line with pair of fancy specials, the Lido and Cosmopoitan Capri. Continue reading
The Big Buicks Bow Out: 1976 Electra 225 and Electra Limited
The last of the really big Buicks signed off in 1976 with the Electra 225 and Electra Limited—true heavyweight cruisers. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 8, 2023
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
Iacocca’s Woody: The 1983-86 LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
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