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Station Wagon Dreams: The 1961 Mercury Palomar

Posted on October 12, 2021 by MCG

In the golden age of Detroit dream cars, station wagons were not so common. The 1961 Mercury Palomar was especially unusual—for example, check out the seating arrangement. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1961 Mercury Palomar, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for October 11, 2021

Posted on October 10, 2021 by MCG

The controversial one-of-one 1948 Tucker convertible is on the market again with an asking price of $2.4 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1946: Chrysler Accidentally Invents the Hardtop, Nobody Notices

Posted on October 9, 2021 by MCG

The 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Custom Club Coupe met the technical definition of of a modern two-door hardtop in every way, but no one cared.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick Riviera, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Chrysler Town & Country, Hardtop Convertible

MCG Executive Briefing for October 8, 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021 by MCG

At $728,250, this early 1963 Shelby Cobra 260 was among the top 10 sellers at the inaugural Bonham Audrain Concours auction in Rhode Island. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Inside Packard’s Legendary 1932-39 V12

Posted on October 7, 2021 by MCG

Packard produced a number of remarkable V12 engines through the years, including this one: the silky Packard Twelve of the Classic era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Packard, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Twelve, Packard Twin Six

When the Buick Y-Job Was Silver

Posted on October 6, 2021 by MCG

The famous Buick Y-Job has seen a few twists and turns in its long and illustrious career. For example: When it was silver, not black, and when it wasn’t called the Y-Job. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick Fireball, Buick Y-Job, General Motors, Harley Earl

This Dream Car Led Two Lives: The 1962 Ford Cougar 406

Posted on October 5, 2021 by MCG

Ford’s Cougar dream car was conceived back in January of 1954, then had a second career in the 1960s on the car show circuit and in a famous Hollywood movie.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Cougar 406, Ford Motor Company

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