This 1954 Willys pickup will be part of a new exhibit called Designed for Delivery: The Early American Truck, opening on May 20 at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
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Video: Engineering the BMC Mini, 1959
Like the Model T Ford and the Volkswagen Beetle, the Mini revolutionized the auto industry. This 1959 BMC promotional film takes us behind the scenes to where it all began. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 28, 2017
This stylish 1941 Packard One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin is expected to bring $375,000 to $425,000 at the Auctions America Auburn Spring Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Torture-Testing the 1951 Fords
Here’s a treat, fellow gearheads: a look inside the vehicle testing procedures at the Ford Motor Company in 1951, including some rare behind-the-scenes footage at the Dearborn Proving Ground. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the Revolutionary 1955 Chevrolet V8
This great old GM promotional film from the legendary Jam Handy introduces an all-new Chevrolet feature for 1955: the sensational 265 cubic-inch Turbo-Fire V8. Get the “confidential” info here. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 24, 2017
Featured themes at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 29-July 2 will include Ferrari’s 70th anniversary and game-changing racing cars of all makes. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: The Sheriff of Dodge Country, 1970
With the tagline, “You in a heap of trouble, boy,” Dodge created a memorable character to pitch the 1970 Challenger on television: Sheriff J.W. Higgins. Here’s the story of Sheriff Joe and the commercial where it all began. Continue reading