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The Lincoln Class of 1955

Posted on January 24, 2026 by MCG
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At the Ford Motor Company in 1955 the Lincoln division was left behind, but maybe it was all for the best. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Lincoln, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln | 3 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for January 23, 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by MCG
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Buick announced that the replacement for the Envision, currently imported from China, will be built in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Pride of the V8 Class: 1939 Ford

Posted on January 22, 2026 by MCG
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Sharp-nosed styling by Bob Gregorie and V8 performance made Ford a popular choice for American car buyers in 1939, second only to Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Ford, E.T. Gregorie, Edsel Ford, Ford, Henry Ford | 3 Replies

Inside America’s Strangest Engine: the 1915-33 Willys-Knight

Posted on January 21, 2026 by MCG
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It’s nearly forgotten now, but at one time there were thousands of cars on the road with engines unlike anything of today. Let’s look at the sleeve-valve Willys-Knight. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Uncategorized | Tagged Charles Y. Knight, John North Willys, Knight Sleeve-Valve engine, Willys-Knight, Willys-Overland | 11 Replies

The Most Beautiful Thing on Wheels: 1949 Pontiac

Posted on January 20, 2026 by MCG
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The Pontiacs were all new for 1949, but it didn’t change the brand’s image very much: a little more style and comfort than Chevrolet for a little more money. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Pontiac, Pontiac, Pontiac Chieftain, Pontiac Streamliner | 7 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for January 19, 2026

Posted on January 18, 2026 by MCG
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Porsche rcorded its steepest decline in sales in 16 years for 2025. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Changing of the Guard: the 1953 Buicks

Posted on January 18, 2026 by MCG
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For a single year in 1953, Buick offered both V8 and straight-eight models in its lineup. It marked the end of an era for the GM division and the beginning of another. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Buick, Buick, Buick Nailhead V8, Buick Straight Eight | 3 Replies

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