Rejoice, Early Ford fans. Famed Ford expert and parts collector Vern Tardel has gone global with a new website dealing in rare, hard-to-find Fomoco components. Here’s the info. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for October 1, 2018
This rare 1933 Brough-Superior SS100 is expected to fetch $180,000 to $230,000 at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale on October 13-14. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Fangio Wins the 1956 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
July 14, 1956: Reigning world champion Juan Manuel Fangio, driving a Ferrari, wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone by more than one lap. See El Maestro at work in this stirring period newsreel. Continue reading
Saturday Morning CarTune: Flip the Frog Buys a New Car
Here’s some vintage black-and-white cartoon fun from 1931: Flip the Frog in The New Car. Who knew? Cars can be a challenge for frogs or humans. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for September 28, 2018
This 1956 Thunderbird once owned by Marilyn Monroe could bring $250,000 to $500,000 or more next month, say specialists at Julien’s Auctions. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Chrysler Fuselage Look, 1969-73
Chrysler’s 1969-1973 Fuselage Styling theme wasn’t a smash hit when it was new, but the look holds up surprisingly well today. Here’s the story with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
The Packardbakers
Reviled by Packard purists, ignored by the collector car world, the final Studebaker-based Packards of 1957-58 have earned the unfortunate name “Packardbaker.” Here’s their short, sad, and interesting story. Continue reading