At $500,976, this 1960 Aston Martin DB$ GT was among the top 10 sellers at the Bonhams Paris sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
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Spaced Out: The 1958-59 Fisher Body Advertising Campaign
If you’re into mid-century retro-futurism, here’s a special treat: Fisher Body’s 1958-59 print ad campaign, which featured some some truly spaced-out illustrations. Continue reading
The Amazing Metal Art of Rae Ripple
Rae Ripple is easily one of the most creative and original metal artists working today, and automobiles are just part of her repertoire. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 7, 2022
This 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet brought $1.306 million at the RM Sotheby’s Paris Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Collossal LeTourneau Land Trains
In the 1950s, R.G. LeTourneau Inc. built a series of gigantic vehicles to haul cargo in in the far reaches of Alaska and Canada. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 4, 2022
This 1955 Mercedes 300SL alloy gullwing coupe was the top seller of Arizona Auction Week at $6.825 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Packard’s Stand-Alone Brand: The 1956 Clipper
For reasons that don’t make complete sense today, in 1956 Packard spun off its junior Clipper product line as a separate, stand-alone brand. Continue reading