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MCG Executive Briefing for June 5, 2023

Posted on June 4, 2023 by MCG

This 1932 Aston Martin Le Mans is expected to bring up to $1.45 million at the RM Sotheby’s Le Mans auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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America’s First All-Steel Station Wagon: 1946 Willys Jeep

Posted on June 2, 2023 by MCG

One of the the smallest automakers, Willys-Overland, produced one of the industry’s more significant innovations: the all-steel station wagon. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1946 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, Brooks Stevens, Charles E. Sorensen, Willys-Overland Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for June 2, 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 by MCG

Neil Thompson’s famed ’53 Studebaker LSR racer, which ran 271 mph at Bonneville in 1966, is headed for the auction block. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: WWII Army Mechanics Customize a Jeep

Posted on June 1, 2023 by MCG

Check out this wild customized Jeep built by two Army Air Force soldiers serving in the South Pacific in 1945. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford GPW, Jeep, Willys MB

What’s In a Name: 1971-73 Buick Centurion

Posted on May 31, 2023 by MCG

At just three years, the Centurion name had a remarkably short life in the Buick product lineup. Let’s take a closer look at these rare animals. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Centurion

Turbos For The People: 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder

Posted on May 29, 2023 by MCG

When Chevrolet introduced turbocharging on the 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder, it was an important innovation, and a surprisingly affordable one, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair, Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder, Corvair Turbo

MCG Executive Briefing for May 29, 2023

Posted on May 28, 2023 by MCG

The famed Chassis 141, the first Bentley to race at Le Mans in 1923, has been sold to a British enthusiast for $3.7 million.  Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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