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Marketing Coup: The 1958-60 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on April 2, 2019 by MCG

The 1958-60 Ford Thunderbird was a master stroke in marketing, carving out a whole new vehicle category: the personal luxury car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird

MCG Executive Briefing for April 1, 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by MCG

This 1955 Chrysler C-300 is among more than 50 classics from the Mario Suerias collection to be offered at the Mecum Houston auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Aluminum Dreams: The 1959 Scimitars by Brooks Stevens

Posted on March 31, 2019 by MCG

Meet three of the wilder dream cars from the thick portfolio of designer Brooks Stevens: the 1959 Scimitars. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1959 Scimitar, Brooks Stevens

Video: Ron Colonna’s Quarter-Scale Novi V8

Posted on March 30, 2019 by MCG

Presenting another work of art by master model builder Ron Colonna: a quarter-scale model of the legendary Novi V8 with matching centrifugal supercharger. Hear it sing right here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures, Motorsports | Tagged Novi, Ron Colonna

MCG Executive Briefing for March 29, 2019

Posted on March 29, 2019 by MCG

Pre-auction estimates range from $1 million to $1.5 million for this 1955 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing owned by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Cummins Diesel at the Indy 500

Posted on March 28, 2019 by MCG

Cummins Diesel has a long and glorious history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This original Cummins film from 1952 tells the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Cummins Diesel, Cummins Indy, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Video: Designing the 1965 Corvair

Posted on March 26, 2019 by MCG

Here’s some rare vintage footage from General Motors with great insights into the stunning design of the 1965 Corvair. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1965 Corvair, Chevrolet, General Motors

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