This awesome 1964 Ford Motor Company film tells the story of the legendary Mercury Comet 100,000-mile record run at Daytona. We weren’t there to see it person, but here’s the next best thing. Continue reading
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Fish Story: The 1964 Rambler Tarpon
In 1964, American Motors cautiously ventured into sporty car waters with a sleek fastback show car based on the compact Rambler American. Here’s the unlikely tale of the Tarpon. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 8, 2018
This 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C is expected to fetch from $2 million to $2.4 million at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona Auction later this month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
1959 Film: The Precision Models of Rex Hays
Meet Rex Hays, the master craftsman who inspired a generation of model car builders, in this 1959 film. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 5, 2018
Boasting an extensive racing pedigree, this 1954 Jaguar D-Type is expected to bring $12 million to $15 million at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Edsel and Henry Ford Unveil the 1928 Model A
This silent newsreel from December of 1927 presents a pivotal moment in Ford Motor Company history, as Henry and Edsel Ford introduce the all-new 1928 Model A. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1952 DeSoto with Power Steering
“As easy as dialing a telephone,” boasted DeSoto of its new power steering system, the first to be offered on a mid-priced car. See the hot new feature for 1952 in this original DeSoto commercial spot. Continue reading