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Video: Road Testing the 1946 Cadillac Interceptor Prototype

Posted on July 10, 2014 by MCG

Here’s a treat: rare General Motors footage of the experimental Cadillac Interceptor going through its paces at the Milford Proving Grounds. Check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Interceptor, General Motors

MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1952 to 1954 Ford

Posted on July 9, 2014 by MCG

1953 Ford convertible and sedanWatch the Fords go by! In this latest Car Spotter’s Guide, we feature the company’s passenger car line for 1952 through 1954.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides, Design | Tagged Ford

The Year in Cars: 1936

Posted on July 5, 2014 by MCG

1936 Buicks on showroom floorIn this edition of The Year in Cars we explore 1936—a year that featured some important milestones for the American auto industry.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

Presenting the Fabulous Astra-Gnome

Posted on June 28, 2014 by MCG

Astra-Gnome rendering left rearNo, it’s not a prop from the science fiction thriller, Forbidden Planet. It’s the sensation of the 1956 New York International Auto Show, the American Motors Astra-Gnome.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged AMC, American Motors, Astra-Gnome, Richard Arbib

EyesOn Design 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by MCG

1947 Buick Super Estate Bob MachacekEyesOn Design for 2014 featured another full field of breathtaking automobiles. Here’s a brief report and a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

Dreams and Nightmares—The Chrysler Edition

Posted on May 27, 2014 by MCG

1954 Plymouth Belmont RoadsterIn this installment of Dreams and Nightmares, we explore the hits and misses in Chrysler experimental design. Which are the hits and which are the misses? As always, we leave that for you to decide.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Dreams and Nightmares | Tagged Chrysler

A Mustang Built For a Prince

Posted on May 1, 2014 by MCG

1 Edsel Ford II Mustang LFThe nicest 1965 Mustang built by Ford was never offered to the public. This very special car was built for Edsel Ford II, the son of Ford CEO Henry Ford II. Here’s more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Edsel Ford II, Ford Mustang

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