Legendary model maker Henri Baigent built this exquisite Lotus 49-Cosworth miniature as a tribute to two-time Formula 1 World Champion Jim Clark. See the masterpiece up close in this original color newsreel piece. Continue reading
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Video: Selling the 1967 Datsun in America
Few recognized it at the time, but a revolution was brewing in the American car market: The Japanese automakers were preparing to carve out a big chunk of it for themselves. See revolution begin in this 1967 Datsun commercial. Continue reading
Automatic Failure: Ford’s 1942 Liquamatic Experiment
In 1942, Ford built a handful of Lincoln and Mercury models with a new type of automatic transmission called Liquamatic—then quickly withdrew it from the market. This is the story of that brief and spectacular failure. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 6, 2017
Featured attractions at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction, now extended to two days, will include this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB with a pre-sale estimate of more than $9.5 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Motor City Landmark: The General Motors Building
Today this stately edifice is a government building officially called Cadillac Square, but from 1923 to 2000 it was the world headquarters for General Motors. Here’s the fascinating backstory to this historic Detroit landmark. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 3, 2017
Trading hands at $112,125, this 1949 Vincent Series B Black Shadow was among the top 10 sellers at last weekend’s Mecum Las Vegas motorcycle auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1956 Packard Executive
One of the last of the real Detroit-built Packards, the Executive was launched in March of 1956—just as the company’s production lines were grinding to a final halt. Get the facts and figures and watch an original Packard Executive promotional clip here. Continue reading