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MCG Executive Briefing for October 5, 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018 by MCG

This 1997 Acura Integra Type R hammered down for $63,800 in Las Vegas, signaling a generational shift in the collector car scene, says auction impresario Craig Jackson. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Corvair Two-Seater: The 1961 Sebring Spyder Concept

Posted on October 3, 2018 by MCG

More than once, General Motors played with the idea of transforming the sporty Corvair sedan into a real two-place sports car. Here’s the first official effort, the 1961 Sebring Spyder.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Chevrolet Corvair, Corvair Sebring Spyder

Vern Tardel’s Internet Junkyard

Posted on October 2, 2018 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford V8, Model A Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for October 1, 2018

Posted on October 1, 2018 by MCG

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 →

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Video: Fangio Wins the 1956 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Posted on September 30, 2018 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged British Grand Prix, Formula 1, Juan Fangio

Saturday Morning CarTune: Flip the Frog Buys a New Car

Posted on September 29, 2018 by MCG

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 →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged Flip the Frog

MCG Executive Briefing for September 28, 2018

Posted on September 28, 2018 by MCG

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 →

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