Introduced in 1956, the Checker A8 launched a series of taxis that loyally served America’s cities for nearly half a century. Continue reading
Video: A Virtual Lap of the U.S. Grand Prix with Williams F1 Driver Lance Stroll
In honor of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, here’s a lap of the circuit with Williams driver Lance Stroll. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for October 19, 2018
The ’73 Chevelle driven by NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Benny Parsons in his 1973 Winston Cup championship run will be offered at the Mecum Kissimmee auction in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Beating Mustang to the Gate: The 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
History might not remember it quite that way, but the Plymouth Barracuda actually arrived on the market a few weeks before the Ford Mustang in 1964. Here’s the story behind the sporty Mopar coupe. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell’s Dreamboat: The 1971 Buick Riviera
General Motors styling boss Bill Mitchell had a taste for drama in automobile design, and few were more dramatic than the boat-tailed 1971 Buick Riviera. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for October 15, 2018
The 12th annual RM Auctions Hershey sale was dominated by American classics like this 1930 Cadillac V16 roadster, which brought $495,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Creating the 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
For 1962, Studebaker and designer Brooks Stevens pulled off a near-miracle, repackaging the ancient Hawk model as an elegant European-style GT. Here’s a closer look at the Gran Turismo Hawk, including an original factory film. Continue reading