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MCG Executive Briefing for August 30, 2019

Posted on August 30, 2019 by MCG

Musician James Hetfeld of Metallica has donated 10 of his custom-built hot rods to the Petersen Automotive Museum, including this 1937 Lincoln, Voodoo Priest. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Market Watch: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe

Posted on August 29, 2019 by MCG

Offered for only one year, the split-window coupe is Corvette royalty. This example, to be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas sale, has some additional special features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, Bill Mitchell, Corvette Split-WIndow, Zora Arkus-Duntov

Video: 1963 Chevy Trucks Tackle the Baja Run

Posted on August 27, 2019 by MCG

Join a convoy of tough Chevy trucks as they make the trek from Michigan to the Southern tip of Baja California in this original 1963 film campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Trucks

MCG Executive Briefing for August 26, 2019

Posted on August 26, 2019 by MCG

This 1990 Porsche 962C with a Le Mans resume could bring up to $1.9 million at the RM Sotheby’s London sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Fred Lorenzen Wins the 1965 Daytona 500

Posted on August 24, 2019 by MCG

Known as Fast Freddie and The Golden Boy, Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s original superstars. Here’s a video account of his winning performance in the 1965 Daytona 500. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Fred Lorenzen, Holman Moody, NASCAR

MCG Executive Briefing for August 23, 2019

Posted on August 23, 2019 by MCG

This 1968 Corvette L88 from the Jim Mangione collection will be among the featured offerings at the RM Auctions Auburn fall sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Mister Ed Presents the 1962 Studebaker

Posted on August 21, 2019 by MCG

In the 1960s, one of America’s most beloved product presenters was a talking horse. Here’s Mister Ed with his friends Wilbur and Carol Post to pitch the new 1962 Studebakers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mister Ed, Studebaker, Studebaker Lark

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