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Chevy’s Giant Killer: The 1966 Chevy II L79

Posted on November 8, 2025 by MCG

The muscle car era was dominated by big-block V8s, but there were a few small-blocks that could run with the best of them, including the Chevy II L79. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevy II Nova, L79 Chevrolet V8

MCG Executive Briefing for November 7, 2025

Posted on November 6, 2025 by MCG

This 1902 Panhard Et Lavassor was the top seller at the Bonhams | Cars’ Golden Age of Motoring sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Oldsmobile’s Class of 1963

Posted on November 6, 2025 by MCG

Oldsmobile had the mid-priced field covered for 1963 with a complete lineup of 88 and Ninety-Eight full-sized cars, and the F-85 compact, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Jetfire, Oldsmobile Starfire

1925-26 Ajax: The Forgotten Nash Junior Brand

Posted on November 4, 2025 by MCG

In 1925, Charles W. Nash expanded his Nash Motors lineup with the Ajax, a quality car in the $1,000 price bracket, but it wasn’t an Ajax for long. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ajax, Charles W. Nash, Nash, Nash Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for November 3, 2025

Posted on November 2, 2025 by MCG

The 2026 Cadillac Celestiq will be priced at more than $400,000 plus customer customization. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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A New Dimension in Luxury: The 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Posted on November 2, 2025 by MCG

For 1978, Chevrolet slashed 13 inches and 700 lbs from the Monte Carlo and declared,  “You don’t have to be extravagant to be elegant.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Dual Cowl Dreams: The 1941 Chrysler Newport

Posted on November 1, 2025 by MCG

The Chrysler Newport was created to demonstrate the company’s automotive prowess and to celebrate a vanishing body style, the dual cowl phaeton. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Chrysler Newport, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, LeBaron, Ralph Roberts

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