When American Motors discontinued the Ambassador in 1974, the automaker was out of the big car business for good. Continue reading
Quicksilver: The Story of the 1960 Ford
For 1960, the full-sized Ford line was sporting a distinctive new look that hadn’t been seen before and wouldn’t be seen again. This is the story of the Quicksilver Ford. Continue reading
Turbine Dreams: The 1963 Chrysler Typhoon
The fabulous 1963 Chrysler Turbine Ghia had an equally glamorous sibling: the Typhoon, a two-seat roadster with a disappearing metal top. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 19, 2021
This 1959 Aston Martin DB4GT Lightweight is expected to bring up to $5 million at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Sports Car Dreams: A Never-Was 1941 Willys Roadster by Brooks Stevens
Just before the United States was drawn into World War II, noted industrial designer Brooks Stevens designed this graceful little sports convertible for Willys-Overland. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 16, 2021
Star attractions at the annual Mecum Orlando auction, now expanded to four days, include this 1963 Corvette split-window coupe. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Origins of Pontiac Ram Air
With the 1965 GTO, the Pontiac Motor Division coined one of hot rodding’s most familiar terms: Ram Air. Here’s how that came to pass. Continue reading