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MCG Executive Briefing for June 25, 2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by MCG

Observers are calling the new 296 GTB one of the most beautiful Ferrari road cars in years. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Henry Ford’s Electric Model T

Posted on June 24, 2021 by MCG

Henry Ford made ambitious plans to develop a battery-powered version of his Model T and produce electric flivvers by the millions, but the scheme quickly fell apart.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison

Inside the 1940 GM Hydra-Matic, The First Modern Automatic Transmission

Posted on June 23, 2021 by MCG

When Hydra-Matic was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1940, General Motors called it “the most important automotive advancement since the self-starter.” Here’s a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Hydra-Matic

2021 Greenfield Village Motor Muster

Posted on June 21, 2021 by MCG

Vintage car shows have returned to the Motor City. Here’s our report on the annual Motor Muster at Greenfield Village, including a big photo gallery. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Greenfield Village, Greenfield Village Motor Muster

MCG Executive Briefing for June 21, 2021

Posted on June 20, 2021 by MCG

At $203,500, this supercharged F-code 1957 Thunderbird was among the top sellers at the first annual Mecum Tulsa auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Gold Plating and Leopard Skins: The 1950 Cadillac Debutante

Posted on June 19, 2021 by MCG

Here’s one solid candidate for the title of most garish Cadillac dream car ever conceived: the gold-trimmed, animal-skinned 1950 Cadillac Debutante.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Cadillac Debutante, Cadillac

MCG Executive Briefing for June 18, 2021

Posted on June 17, 2021 by MCG

This 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 with fabulous coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi will be offered at the Bonhams Quail Lodge auction in August. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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