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Video: Introducing the 1966 Chevrolet Big-Block V8

Posted on May 29, 2019 by MCG

No, this is a big block. In this original GM promotional film, we get the inside story on Chevrolet’s 396 CID and 427 CID Big-Block V8s for 1966. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Big-Block V8, General Motors, Joel Aldred

Video: Petula Clark Presents the 1969 Plymouths

Posted on May 28, 2019 by MCG

Hear Petula Clark sing the praises of the ’69 Plymouth Sport Fury in this original 1969 television spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Sport Fury

MCG Executive Briefing for May 27, 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by MCG

This 1967 Austin Healey 3000 brought $92,000 in the first online-only auction conducted by RM Sotheby’s. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: AJ Foyt Wins the 1961 Indy 500

Posted on May 24, 2019 by MCG

See the legendary AJ Foyt score the first of his four Indianapolis 500 victories in this nifty three-minute newsreel short.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged AJ Foyt, Indianapolis 500

MCG Executive Briefing for May 24, 2019

Posted on May 24, 2019 by MCG

At $1.98 million, this 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda convertible in Lemon Twist was among the top 10 sellers at this year’s Mecum Indy auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Test-Driving the 1964 Studebaker Daytona

Posted on May 22, 2019 by MCG

Join us for a test drive of the sporty new ’64 Studebaker Daytona Hardtop.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Daytona

MCG Executive Briefing for May 20, 2019

Posted on May 20, 2019 by MCG

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 917 series, the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, has organized a special exhibition titled Colors of Speed. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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