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World’s Fair Dreams: the 1965 Chevrolet Concours Concept

Posted on February 1, 2026 by MCG
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Introduced at the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, the Concours show car clearly predicted a number of Chevrolet styling trends for the next few years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1964/65 New York World's Fair, 1965 Chevrolet Concours, Chevrolet, General Motors | 11 Replies

No More Bullet Nose: The 1952 Studebakers

Posted on January 31, 2026 by MCG
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For 1952, Studebaker ditched its radical Aero Nose design and adopted a more conventional front end for its entire product line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Studebaker, Bob Bourke, Studebaker | 8 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for January 30, 2026

Posted on January 29, 2026 by MCG
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This 1966 Aston Martin DB6 was among the top 10 sales at the Bonhams | Cars Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1960 300F: Wildest of the Chrysler Letter Cars

Posted on January 29, 2026 by MCG
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We’d never try to declare which of the famous Chrysler letter cars was the greatest, but here’s our candidate for the wildest: the 1960 300F. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chrysler, Chrysler, Chrysler 300F, Chrysler Letter Series | 26 Replies

Last of the Straight 8 Hudsons: The 1952 Commodore 8

Posted on January 28, 2026 by MCG
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The Fabulous Hudson Hornet is known to car enthusiasts everywhere, but at one time the company was better known for its silky straight eights.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Commodore 8, Hudson Motor Company, Hudson Straight Eight, Step-Down Hudson | 5 Replies

It Pays to Buy the Leader: Chevrolet for 1942

Posted on January 27, 2026 by MCG
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By 1942, Chevrolet was the dominant force in the low-priced field, confidently boasting of its sales supremacy with the slogan, “It pays to buy the leader.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Fleetline, General Motors | 2 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for January 26, 2026

Posted on January 25, 2026 by MCG
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The average price of a new vehicle passed the $50,000 mark last month, propelled by big-ticket luxury pickups. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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