It’s just like they say: There’s little new under the sun. This Allard with a retractable metal top was developed in Britain back in 1948. Here’s the story behind it and a brief film featuring the top in action. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 14, 2017
Hammering down at $712,211, this 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Open Tourer was among the top five sellers at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Ford Introduces the 1954 Y-Block V8
Why a Y-Block? Here on film are Ford spokesman Bob Maxwell and a crack team of Ford engineers to explain the new 1954 Ford overhead-valve V8. Continue reading
Video: History of the Jaguar XJ Series, 1968-1992
In 1968, Jaguar introduced one of the most beautiful and capable sedans of its time, the XJ Series. Here’s a brief but excellent video history. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 10, 2017
This 1956 Aston Martin DB1, the first to be offered at public auction, is expected to bring more than $20 million at the 2017 RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale on August 18-19. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1965 Ford Mustang
This 12-minute Ford film from the spring of 1964 provides the blueprint for the car—and the marketing campaign—that changed the Motor City forever. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 7, 2017
This Bugatti T101 designed by Virgil Exner will be featured in a special category called “American Dream Cars of the Sixties” at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours in August. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading