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Video: The First Daytona 500, 1959

Posted on February 10, 2018 by MCG

This weekend kicks off a brand new NASCAR season with action from Daytona. To celebrate, here’s a nifty video race summary of the very first Daytona 500 in 1959.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1959 Daytona 500, Johnny Beauchamp, Lee Petty, NASCAR

MCG Executive Briefing for February 9, 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by MCG

The inaugural Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm in South Bend, Indiana will feature a spotlight category for 1956-1964 Studebaker Hawk models. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Engineering the 1950 Chevrolet

Posted on February 7, 2018 by MCG

In this great old promotional film from General Motors, the 1950 Chevrolet and its body by Fisher are in the spotlight. And there’s a spectacular stunt you won’t want to miss. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Chevrolet, Body by Fisher

Video: Driving the Streets of New York, 1945

Posted on February 6, 2018 by MCG

Rejoice, classic car spotters. We’ve got some great vintage footage from the streets of Manhattan circa 1945. How many obscure vehicles can you identify? Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Checker Model A, New York

MCG Executive Briefing for February 5, 2018

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Posted on February 5, 2018 by MCG

Trading hands at $107,250, this 1968 Godet-Egli Vincent cafe racer was one of the top 10 sellers at the Mecum Las Vegas motorcycle auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Chevrolet Goes Racing, 1956

Posted on February 4, 2018 by MCG

In 1956 Chevrolet was officially in racing, and the carmaker was openly crowing about its success. Check out this awesome Chevy PR film from ’56 detailing the exploits. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, NASCAR

A Willys That Never Was: The 1933 Model 99

Posted on February 3, 2018 by MCG

The 1933 Willys 99 was cancelled before it was ever produced, but not before thousands of beautiful color sales catalogs were printed and distributed. Here’s the odd story of the stillborn six-cylinder Willys.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged John N. Willys, Willys 99, Willys-Overland

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