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Video: The Revolutionary Model T Ford

Posted on July 29, 2018 by MCG

The 1909-27 Ford Model T truly put America on wheels. Here, noted automotive historian Bob Casey explains the Model T’s revolutionary engineering and design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

America’s First Sports Car: The Crosley Hotshot

Posted on July 28, 2018 by MCG

The Chevrolet Corvette holds the title of America’s Sports Car, but it wasn’t America’s first postwar sports car. That honor belongs to the humble Crosley Hotshot of 1949.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Crosley, Powel Crosley, Tom McCahill

MCG Executive Briefing for July 27, 2018

Posted on July 27, 2018 by MCG

The lone 1956 Fina Sport convertible prototype known to exist, bodied by Vignale and powered by a Cadillac V8, will  offered at the Bonhams Quail Lodge auction next month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: 1962 Monaco Grand Prix in Color

Posted on July 26, 2018 by MCG

Check out this breathtaking footage of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix filmed in glorious 70 mm color. If you don’t have a time machine, here’s the next best thing. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Formula 1, Monaco Grand Prix

Video: Engineering the All-New 1955 Pontiac

Posted on July 24, 2018 by MCG

Here’a a rare look behind the scenes at the R&D process that created the all-new 1955 Pontiac. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Pontiac, General Motors, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for July 23, 2018

Posted on July 23, 2018 by MCG

Jeep-Ram boss Mike Manley has been appointed CEO at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to replace Sergio Marchionne, who reportedly faces a medical crisis. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Biography of a Sports Car: The 1963 Corvette Sting Ray

Posted on July 22, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a rare 1963 General Motors film showcasing the design and development of the all-new Corvette Sting Ray, including a visit with Mr. Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Corvette Sting Ray, General Motors, Zora Arkus-Dontov

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