In 1970, the Lincoln-Mercury division at Ford reached back into the classic era of American coachbuilding to create the Continential Mark III Dual Cowl Phaeton. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for June 6, 2025

It’s official: The Hemi V8 is returning in the 2026 Ram 1500 pickup. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
The Standardized Car: 1909-25 Cole
While other automakers shunned the term “assembled car,” Cole embraced the concept with a series of high-quality automobiles, including one of the first V8s. Continue reading
First in its Class: The 1949-56 Packard Ultramatic Transmission
A company known for its powerful engineering capabilities, Packard introduced its own automatic transmission in 1949. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for June 2, 2025
This 1948 Ferrari 166 brought $8.56 million at the Broad Arrow Villa D’Este sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A New Kind of Power: The 1954 Mercury
There was more than meets the eye in the 1954 Mercury. Let’s explore the noteworthy changes. Continue reading
Plymouth Tries For Style: The 1951 Belvedere
In 1951, Plymouth joined the Motor City’s pillarless hardtop craze with the otherwise extremely conservative Cranbrook Belvedere. Continue reading