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MCG Executive Briefing for January 4, 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021 by MCG

This 1959 BMW 507 Series II Roadster is expected to bring up to $2.3 million at the Bonhams Scottsdale sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Selling the 1977 Ford LTD

Posted on January 2, 2021 by MCG

While General Motors was introducing its downsized full-size sedans for 1977, Ford continued to sing the praises of its roomy land yachts, including the LTD. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1977 Ford LTD, Ford, Ford LTD, Ford Motor Company, Hugh Downs

MCG Executive Briefing for January 1, 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by MCG

According to Gooding & Company’s year-end review, this 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports brought the highest auction price of 2020 at $12.68 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Ford 9-Inch Rear Axle

Posted on December 30, 2020 by MCG

Even though it was developed more than 60 years ago, the Ford 9-Inch is the rear axle of choice throughout the American high-performance world. Here’s why.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford 9-inch rear axle, Ford Motor Company

Video: Introducing the 1958 Oldsmobile

Posted on December 29, 2020 by MCG

Meet the new Oldsmobiles for 1958, now with an exciting high-tech feature: the Trans-Portable Radio. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Trans-Portable Radio

MCG Executive Briefing for December 28, 2020

Posted on December 27, 2020 by MCG

This 1965 Cobra 427, owned by Carroll Shelby himself for decades, will be among the stars at the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Chevrolet Corvair and the Hidden Holden Connection

Posted on December 26, 2020 by MCG

To throw industrial spies off the track in the early days of the Corvair’s development, the revolutionary air-cooled Chevy was slyly disguised as an experimental Holden. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors, Holden

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