In 1961, the USA had a new First Lady who captivated the world—including the Italian coach house Pininfarina, which named its latest Cadillac show car the Jacqueline. Continue reading
The First Dodge Dart: A 1960 Full-Size Sedan
We think of the Dodge Dart as a compact car, but the name first appeared on a mid-priced, family-size sedan in 1960. Continue reading
A New Kind of Ford for 1957: Industry Innovator
Ford’s marketing message, “a new kind of Ford for ’57,” was no idle boast. Ford was an industry innovator that year. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 9, 2021
This road-legal Ford GT replica used in the 2019 movie Ford v Ferrari will be offered at the Mecum Dallas auction in September. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
June 7, 1928: Walter P. Chrysler Introduces the Plymouth
In 1928, Walter P. Chrysler introduced the Plymouth, which raced up the sales charts to become the third-best selling car in the United States. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 6, 2021
This Ford Mark IV prototype, constructed from an original 1967 Mark IV Kar-Kraft tub numbered J-9, will be offered at the Bonhams Quail Lodge sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Car-Styled Locomotives
For his giant Rouge plant in Dearborn, Henry Ford decided that ordinary diesel-electrics would never do, so he had these car-styled locomotives built. Continue reading