At Bonneville in September of 1947, John Cobb became the first man on land to exceed 400 mph, establishing a two-way record of 394.19 mph that stood for years. Here’s a great newsreel feature celebrating the achievement. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 18, 2017
The 2004 Shelby Cobra concept, created to reboot Carroll Shelby’s historic relationship with the Ford Motor Company, will be offered at auction in November. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Cruising Hollywood Boulevard in 1957
Hey, car spotters: Here’s another trip down memory lane—this time around, Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles circa 1957. Check out all the great old rides in this period film clip. Continue reading
Birthplace of the Ford Automobile: 58 Bagley Avenue
A while back at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we took a look at the second car built in the city of Detroit, Henry Ford’s 1896 quadricycle. Now we pay a visit to the familiar address where the car was built, 58 Bagley Avenue. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 14, 2017
Hammering down at $415,000, this 1970 Plymouth Superbird was the top seller at the Mecum Auctions Harrisburg, Pennsylvania sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell Showpiece: 1963 Oldsmobile J-TR
Based on a production 1963 F-85 convertible, the Oldsmobile J-TR show car is little known today, but it bears the unmistakable stamp of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 11, 2017
This concours-grade 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta is expected to bring $8.5 million to $10 million at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale on August 18-19. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading