For 1960, Ford shrank the sporty Ranchero down to Falcon proportions, calling it “a new concept of style and economy in pickups.” Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 17, 2025
This 1928 Bugatti T43 Grand Sport will be offered at the Bonhams/Cars Paris sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: The 1979 Ford Mustang is a Whole New Breed
Ford called the 1979 Mustang “a whole new breed,” and the Fox-body pony car really was a game changer. Continue reading
The 1965 Kaehni Ignition Mystery
In 1965, hot rodders were baffled by this ignition system with just one spark-plug wire to fire all eight plugs. How could that ever work? It did, and here’s how. Continue reading
Esquire Magazine Previews the Cars of 1935
In 1935, Esquire magazine commissioned noted automotive designer Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky to preview the new American cars, and he had a fascinating take on the scene. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 13, 2025
Tesla unveiled the restyled 2025 Model Y Juniper on its website in China. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Origins of Chrysler’s Famous B-Body Platform, 1962-79
The Chrysler B-Body platform was the foundation for many of the automaker’s most memorable cars, but what’s underneath may surprise you. Continue reading