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Aerodynamic Dreams: The 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt

Posted on April 6, 2025 by MCG

The sleek, unadorned shape of the 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt was the work of two famous designers, Ralph Roberts and Alex Tremulis. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt, Alex Tremulis, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Ralph Roberts

Remembering the Ford Custom Car Caravan, 1962-65

Posted on April 5, 2025 by MCG

In the ’60s. Ford tapped directly into the exploding hot rod and custom scene with its Custom Car Caravan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Ford, Ford Custom Car Caravan, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for April 4, 2025

Posted on April 3, 2025 by MCG

This 1927 Bentley 3/8-Litre will be featured at the Bonhams|Cars Goodwood Members Meeting sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Plymouth Joins the Performance Game: The 1956 Fury

Posted on April 3, 2025 by MCG

The 1956 Fury was Plymouth’s first stand-alone model that was marketed specifically on performance. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Plynouth Fury, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

A Pontiac Fit for a Queen: The 1963 Maharani Show Car

Posted on April 1, 2025 by MCG

Royally decked out, this Pontiac Bonneville show car of 1963 was given a royal name: the Maharani. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1963 Pontiac Maharini, Bill Mitchell, GM Styling, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for March 31, 2025

Posted on March 30, 2025 by MCG

Posche is increasing the prices of its 911 models by $8000  or more for 2026. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: The ’71 Plymouth Satellite is America’s Lowest-Priced 2-Door Intermediate

Posted on March 30, 2025 by MCG

The 1971 Plymouth Satellite arrived with bold new styling and an equally bold claim: Here was the lowest-priced two-door intermediate in the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Plymouth Satellite, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

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