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Rekindling a Classic: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Posted on June 7, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Continental Mark III Dual Cowl Phaeton, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln Continental Mark III, Lincoln-Mercury Division

MCG Executive Briefing for June 6, 2025

Posted on June 6, 2025 by MCG

It’s official: The Hemi V8 is returning in the 2026 Ram 1500 pickup. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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The Standardized Car: 1909-25 Cole

Posted on June 4, 2025 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cole Motor Car Company, Cole V8, J.J. Cole

First in its Class: The 1949-56 Packard Ultramatic Transmission

Posted on June 3, 2025 by MCG

A company known for its powerful engineering capabilities, Packard introduced its own automatic transmission in 1949. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Gear Start Ultramatic, Packard, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Ultramatic, Twin-Ultramatic

MCG Executive Briefing for June 2, 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by MCG

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 →

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A New Kind of Power: The 1954 Mercury

Posted on June 1, 2025 by MCG

There was more than meets the eye in the 1954 Mercury. Let’s explore the noteworthy  changes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Mercury, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Plymouth Tries For Style: The 1951 Belvedere

Posted on May 31, 2025 by MCG

In 1951, Plymouth joined the Motor City’s pillarless hardtop craze with the otherwise extremely conservative Cranbrook Belvedere. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 Plymouth Belvedere, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Belvedere

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