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Double-Duty Beauty: the 1948-50 Packard Station Sedan

Posted on July 16, 2025 by MCG

Packard attempted to bridge the sedan and station wagon markets with the 1948-50 Station Sedan, calling it “a double-duty beauty.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Packard, Packard Eight, Packard Station Sedan

Lincoln’s In-Between Years, 1946-48

Posted on July 15, 2025 by MCG

The ’46-’48 model years were a quiet time for Lincoln, with a limited number of models and body styles and equally limited sales. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged E.T. Gregorie, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II, Lincoln, Lincoln Continental

MCG Executive Briefing for July 14, 2025

Posted on July 13, 2025 by MCG

This 1939 Packard 1708 Sport Sedan will headline the Worldwide Auburn Autumn sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Soft Revolution: The 1968 Pontiac GTO Endura Nose

Posted on July 13, 2025 by MCG

Today, nearly all cars feature flexible, body-color bumper systems. The Endura nose on the 1968 Pontiac GTO was the first, and here’s how it was developed. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Pontiac GTO, GM Inland Division, Pontiac, Pontiac Endura bumper

Cadillac Goes to War, 1942-45

Posted on July 12, 2025 by MCG

As the United States entered World War II, the Motor City was directed to throw all its considerable might into arms production. Here’s Cadillac’s contribution. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors, M24 Chaffee tank, M5 Stuart tank

MCG Executive Briefing for July 11, 2025

Posted on July 10, 2025 by MCG

The renowned Stan Lucas car collection is headed for auction in September. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: The 1999 Oldsmobile Recon Concept

Posted on July 10, 2025 by MCG

Oldsmobile’s 1999 Recon concept was an excellent fit for the compact SUV market, which at that moment was getting ready to explode. If only . . .

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1999 Oldsmobile Recon, General Motors, Oldsmobile

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