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British-American-Italian Hybrid: The 1951-54 Nash-Healey

Posted on September 20, 2025 by MCG

Before the Corvette, Thunderbird, and Kaiser-Darrin came the Nash-Healey, and it was quite arguably the real sports car of the lot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Donald Healey, George Mason, Nash, Nash Healey, Nash Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for September 19, 2025

Posted on September 18, 2025 by MCG

Louisville Police crushed a seized Dodge Durango Hellcat live on the internet to deter street takeovers. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Dodge in Peace and War, 1942-46

Posted on September 17, 2025 by MCG

Along with the rest of the Motor City, the Dodge Division at Chrysler went through considerable tumult in the war years of 1942-46.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Dodge, 1946 Dodge, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge

1961: The Birth of the International Scout

Posted on September 16, 2025 by MCG

In November of 1960, the Willys Jeep got its first real competitor in the utility vehicle market: the International Harvester Scout 80.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged International Harvester, International Scout 80

MCG Executive Briefing for September 15, 2025

Posted on September 14, 2025 by MCG

Steve McQueen’s 1952 Hudson Wasp will be offered at the RM Sotheby’s Hershey auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: the 1952-56 Hudson Wasp

Posted on September 14, 2025 by MCG

Every car enthusiast knows about the Fabulous Hudson Hornet. Let’s get acquainted with its junior companion model, the Wasp. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Company, Hudson Wasp

Packard Goes Wild: The 1952 Pan American

Posted on September 13, 2025 by MCG

Packard styling took an exuberant turn in 1952 with a luxury sports car called the Pan American, but it never saw production. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Henney Motor Company, Packard, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Pan American, Richard Arbib

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