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American Maker: a 1960 Chevrolet Film

Posted on May 12, 2020 by MCG

Here’s how we made Chevrolets in 1960, according to this awesome color film by Jam Handy. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

MCG Executive Briefing for May 11, 2020

Posted on May 10, 2020 by MCG

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Suzuki is recognizing its earliest automotive products, including the two-stroke 1955 Suzulight. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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The Flat Tops: GM’s 1959-60 Flying Wing Hardtops

Posted on May 9, 2020 by MCG

The flat-top era at General Motors lasted only two years, but it left a memorable impression.on the automotive world. . Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, General Motors, GM Flat Tops, GM Flying Wing, Harley Earl, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for May 8, 2020

Posted on May 7, 2020 by MCG

Lotus will produce a run of 100 Elise Classic Heritage Editions with special paint schemes to honor famous drivers in Lotus history. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: The Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T, Parts 2 and 3

Posted on May 7, 2020 by MCG

As promised, here are the second and third episodes of the excellent documentary, The Fifteen Millionth Model T Ford.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Historic Vehicle Assocation

Digital Amimation: The Evolution of the Lincoln Continental

Posted on May 6, 2020 by MCG

This clever digital animation traces the evolution of the Lincoln Continental from its creation in 1939 to the present day. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel Ford, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Continental

Video: Secrets of AJ Foyt’s Watson-Offy Roadster

Posted on May 5, 2020 by MCG

Join Donald Davidson of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum as he tells the story of the last roadster to win the Indy 500, AJ Foyt’s Watson-Offy. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1964 Indianapolis 500, Donald Davidson, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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