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The Low-Priced Beauty With the Luxury Ride: 1940 Plymouth

Posted on May 13, 2026 by MCG
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With a complete redesign at Plymouth for 1940, there was a new emphasis on style, interior room, and ride comfort. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth | Leave a reply

An Oldsmobile Original: The 1962 Starfire

Posted on May 12, 2026 by MCG
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With Oldsmobile’s most powerful Rocket V8 and luxurious appointments, the 1962 Starfire was a strong seller for the Olds division, but sales faded from there. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Starfire | 4 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for May 11, 2026

Posted on May 10, 2026 by MCG
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This 1957 Mercedes-Benz Roadster brought $1.1 million at the Kruse Auctions Auburn Spring sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Built to Better the Best: 1951 Kaiser

Posted on May 10, 2026 by MCG
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Kaiser came to market for 1951 with distinctive new styling, a redesigned chassis, and a bold new slogan: “Built to better the best.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 Kaiser, Duncan McRrae, Howard Darrin, Kaiser, Kaiser-Frazer | 5 Replies

1954: The Final Days of the Step-Down Hudson

Posted on May 9, 2026 by MCG
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On October 29, 1954, one of the more creative chapters in Hudson history, the Step-Down era, came to the final page. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Hudson, Frank Spring, Hudson, Step-Down Hudson | 9 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for May 8, 2026

Posted on May 7, 2026 by MCG
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Audi has recreated the Auto Union Lucca, a 16-cylinder record car that ran 203 mph in 1935.Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: The 1951 Packard Patrician

Posted on May 7, 2026 by MCG
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From 1951 through 1956, the Patrician was the top of the line in standard-wheelbase luxury sedans at Packard. Here’s a look at the 1951 introduction. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 Packard Patrician, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Patrician | 2 Replies

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