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MCG Executive Briefing for August 26, 2019

Posted on August 26, 2019 by MCG

This 1990 Porsche 962C with a Le Mans resume could bring up to $1.9 million at the RM Sotheby’s London sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Fred Lorenzen Wins the 1965 Daytona 500

Posted on August 24, 2019 by MCG

Known as Fast Freddie and The Golden Boy, Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s original superstars. Here’s a video account of his winning performance in the 1965 Daytona 500. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Fred Lorenzen, Holman Moody, NASCAR

MCG Executive Briefing for August 23, 2019

Posted on August 23, 2019 by MCG

This 1968 Corvette L88 from the Jim Mangione collection will be among the featured offerings at the RM Auctions Auburn fall sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Mister Ed Presents the 1962 Studebaker

Posted on August 21, 2019 by MCG

In the 1960s, one of America’s most beloved product presenters was a talking horse. Here’s Mister Ed with his friends Wilbur and Carol Post to pitch the new 1962 Studebakers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mister Ed, Studebaker, Studebaker Lark

Gremlin With a Drawer: The 1972 Voyager Concept

Posted on August 20, 2019 by MCG

Always trying harder, little American Motors never ran out of crazy and creative ideas. Here’s one from 1972: the Gremlin Voyager, the car with a drawer.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged AMC Gremlin, American Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for August 19, 2019

Posted on August 19, 2019 by MCG

Lotus chose Quail Lodge and Monterey Car Week for the U.S. debut of the Evija, its new 2,000-hp electric hypercar. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Onboard with Fangio in a Grand Prix Maserati

Posted on August 18, 2019 by MCG

Join Juan Manuel Fangio, El Maestro himself, for some practice laps in the Maserati 250F in this rare on-board footage.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Formula 1, Juan Manuel Fangio, Maserati

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