Car enthusiasts know this unique machine as the Phantom Corsair, but in a classic romantic comedy of 1938 it was the Flying Wombat. See it in action here. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 11, 2023
The Cadillac Escalade IQ arrives next summer with 750 hp, 450 miles of range, and a price of $130,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Switcheroo: Creating The 1967 Ford Fairlane Ranchero
With a simple sheet-metal swap, in 1967 Ford transformed the lowly Falcon-based Ranchero pickup into the more glamorous Fairlane Ranchero. Continue reading
Unlikely Influencer: The 1958 Imperial d’Elegance
While the overall look of the 1958 Imperial d’Elegance was never duplicated, a number of its styling elements would later appear on Chrysler production cars. Continue reading
The Giant 1916 Auto Merger That Never Happened
In June of 1916, William C. Durant, John North Willys, and associates attempted to create a gigantic auto conglomerate, but the deal fell apart as quickly as it was assembled. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 7, 2023
Lucid Motors is cutting prices for the Air luxury electric sedan by up to $12,000 in an effort to keep up with Tesla. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: The 1975 Pontiac L’il Wide Track
In 1975, Pontiac offered Astre subcompact buyers not one more horsepower but a bit more style and exclusivity with a limited edition called the L’il Wide Track. Continue reading