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The Final Days of LaSalle, 1940

Posted on August 17, 2025 by MCG

After 14 years, the brilliant but ultimately disappointing career of the LaSalle, Cadillac’s junior brand, came to an end in 1940.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 LaSalle, Cadillac, General Motors, LaSalle, LaSalle Special

A 1939 Chevrolet Mystery

Posted on August 16, 2025 by MCG

For a single year in 1939, the Chevrolet division at General Motors did not offer a convertible. Why?  It’s never really been explained. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Chevrolet Convertible, 1939 Chevrolet Master, Chevrolet

MCG Executive Briefing for August 15, 2025

Posted on August 14, 2025 by MCG

This rare 1956 Jaguar D-Type Shortnose will be offered at the Broad Arrow Zurich auction. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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None of a Kind: A 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon

Posted on August 13, 2025 by MCG

Through most of its history Cadillac never offered a station wagon, but there were some notable experiments at GM, including this 1971 proposal based on the Eldorado. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon, Wayne Kady

Great Moments in Rebranding: the 1984-85 Chevy Citation II

Posted on August 12, 2025 by MCG

When the Chevrolet Citation developed a poor reputation with consumers, one of the solutions was to rename it the Citation II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Citation, Chevrolet Citation II, General Motors, GM X-Body

MCG Executive Briefing for August 11, 2025

Posted on August 10, 2025 by MCG

Dodge has all but promised that a Hemi V8-powered Charger is on the way. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1966: The Pontiac GTO’s Biggest Year

Posted on August 9, 2025 by MCG

While the Pontiac GTO would remain a strong seller through the 1960s, its best year came in 1966, rather early in the game.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Pontiac GTO, General Motors, Pontiac

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