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MCG Executive Briefing for January 24, 2020

Posted on January 24, 2020 by MCG

Seven vintage Bugattis, including this 1932 Type 55 Roadster, will be featured at the Bonhams Paris sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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A Giugiaro Masterpiece: The 1972 Maserati Boomerang

Posted on January 23, 2020 by MCG

To name the greatest of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s designs is probably impossible, but here is one worthy candidate for the short list: the Maserati Boomerang. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Giorgetto Giugiaro, Maserati Boomerang, Maserati Bora

Video: Don Garlits Tells His Favorite Slingshot Dragster Story

Posted on January 21, 2020 by MCG

Few racers can tell a story better than Don Garlits, and fewer still have such great stories to tell. Big Daddy calls this one his favorite story about the front-engine dragster era. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Don Garlits

Video: Marketing the 1969 American Motors Javelin

Posted on January 21, 2020 by MCG

American Motors brought a whole new game to its messaging with the Javelin, its competitor with Mustang and Camaro in in the ’60s pony car market.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, American Motors Javelin

MCG Executive Briefing for January 20, 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by MCG

This 1930 Cadillac V16 Sport Phaeton was among the top sellers at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale, bringing $1.105 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Al Unser Sr. Dominates at Milwaukee, 1971

Posted on January 18, 2020 by MCG

Al Unser Sr. was on a tear in 1971, taking his second Indy 500 and continuing his winning ways at the Milwaukee Mile in June. Here’s a neat little video summary. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Al Unser Sr., Johnny Lightning Special, Milwaukee Mile

MCG Executive Briefing for January 17, 2020

Posted on January 16, 2020 by MCG

RM Sotheby’s will stage a 230-car single-collection auction May 1-2 at Elkhart, Indiana for a collector yet to be named. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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