In 1939, John Tjaarda and Briggs Manufacturing proposed this futuristic set of automobiles, and they were as radical on the inside as they were on the outside. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 16, 2021
This 1995 McLaren F1 with only 242 miles showing on its odometer sold for a record $20.4 million at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Boattail Dreams: A 1965 Pontiac Fastback Proposal
In the GM styling studios, this flamboyant boattail roof was proposed for the popular 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 13, 2021
This 1939 Packard custom from the collection of Metallica frontman James Hetfield will be on display at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A Cadillac Named Jacqueline: The 1961 Pininfarina Show Car
In 1961, the USA had a new First Lady who captivated the world—including the Italian coach house Pininfarina, which named its latest Cadillac show car the Jacqueline. Continue reading
The First Dodge Dart: A 1960 Full-Size Sedan
We think of the Dodge Dart as a compact car, but the name first appeared on a mid-priced, family-size sedan in 1960. Continue reading
A New Kind of Ford for 1957: Industry Innovator
Ford’s marketing message, “a new kind of Ford for ’57,” was no idle boast. Ford was an industry innovator that year. Continue reading