On November 30, 1960, the final DeSoto rolled off the line at Chrysler’s Jefferson Avenue plant. Here’s a brief look back at the Chrysler brand that, in 33 years of production, never quite found a niche. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 5, 2016
With only 7.9 miles showing on its odometer, this nearly flawless 1979 Pontiac Trans-Am 10th Anniversary Edition sold for $187,000, far beyond the market, at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Brooks Stevens Evinrude Lakester
Is it a speedboat? A sports car? Both? Neither? It’s the fabulous Evinrude Lakester concept created by famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens. Here’s a closer look at this singular machine. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 1, 2016
One of the earliest 540K models known to exist, this 1936/1937 Mercedes-Benz Special Roadster by Sindelfingen sold for a whopping $9.9 million at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Packard Torsion-Level Ride–How it Works
In 1955, Packard introduced a novel and advanced suspension system called Torsion-Level Ride. Here’s the lowdown on this little-understood system, including an excellent little Packard film that shows exactly how it works. Continue reading
A Most Remarkable Engine: The Duray U16
Leon Duray’s entry in the 1931 Indy 500—a supercharged, 16-cylinder two-stroke—was a complete failure, but that doesn’t make it one bit less fascinating. Join us for a closer look at one of the most unusual racing engines ever built. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 29, 2016
Shelby American and Superformance have joined forces to build a series of 20 Ford GT Mk. II recreations finished in historic 1966 Le Mans color schemes. The price? Around $230,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading