While the Chrysler Corporation’s DeSoto division somehow managed to stagger into the 1961 season, the final year the brand offered a full lineup came in 1959. Continue reading
Hernando’s Last Stand: the 1959 DeSoto
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MCG Executive Briefing for July 17, 2026
Pre-Model T Fords will be featured at the 2026 Celebration of Brass at the Gilmore Car Museum. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
George Walker’s Personal Favorite: The 1959 Ford
George Walker, the flamboyant styling chief at the Ford Motor Company, called the 1959 Ford the best design of his tenure there. That’s worth a closer look. Continue reading
Sport Coupe Dreams: 1966 AMC Vixen Concept
In the spring of 1966, American Motors presented Project IV, four concept cars that might represent the company’s future—including a sporty coupe called the Vixen. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 13, 2026
This 1956 Packard Caribbean Hardtop will be offered at the Mecum Auctions Harrisburg sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Engineering Ford’s First Hardtop: The 1951 Custom Victoria
Gordon Buehrig, the designer of the stunning Cord 810, was also responsible for the Ford Motor Company’s first hardtop, the 1951 Custom Victoria. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 10, 2026
Volkswagen plans to reduce its model line by up to half to reverse its historic financial crisis. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading