Eager to keep up with the latest Motor City trends, in 1951 the grand old Hudson Motor Car Company introduced a pillarless hardtop. Continue reading
The Ford Motor Company’s Forgotten ’49 Fastbacks
In 1949, the Ford Motor Company almost joined the Motor City’s fastback movement, but the Dearborn carmaker eventually chose another course. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 7, 2022
This rare 1955 Mercedes 300SL Alloy Gullwing will be the featured attraction at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona Auction Week Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A Closer Look at Ford’s 1965 Wrist Twist Instant Steering
For years we’ve been fascinated with the Ford Motor Company’s 1965 experiments with Wrist Twist Steering, and finally we got around to taking a closer look. Continue reading
Turbine Swan Song: The 1977 Chrysler LeBaron Turbine Concept
The 1977 LeBaron Turbine was the product of nearly 25 years of Chrysler research on gas turbine engines. But ultimately, the program reached a dead end. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 3, 2022
This 1969 Camaro factory cutaway show car will be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Too Many Edsels
Countless reasons have been cited for the spectacular failure of the Edsel, but there was one issue that, in hindsight, is painfully obvious: The product line was far too large and complicated. Continue reading