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MCG Executive Briefing for February 11, 2022

Posted on February 10, 2022 by MCG

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

Posted on February 10, 2022 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Fisher Body, General Motors

The Amazing Metal Art of Rae Ripple

Posted on February 8, 2022 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Rae Ripple

MCG Executive Briefing for February 7, 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by MCG

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 →

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The Collossal LeTourneau Land Trains

Posted on February 5, 2022 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged LeTourneau Inc., LeTourneau Land Train, Robert G. LeTourneau

MCG Executive Briefing for February 4, 2022

Posted on February 3, 2022 by MCG

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 →

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Packard’s Stand-Alone Brand: The 1956 Clipper

Posted on February 3, 2022 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Packard Clipper, Packard

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