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The Birth of the Studebaker Hawks

Posted on June 14, 2018 by MCG

In 1956, Studebaker introduced the Hawk line—a stylish flock of coupes and hardtops that made the automaker’s final years more memorable. Here’s a look at the four original Hawk models that launched the series.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Hawk

Preview: EyesOn Design 2018

Posted on June 13, 2018 by MCG

Mark your calendar for next Sunday, June 17. It’s time for one of America’s great car shows and a Father’s Day tradition: the EyesOn Design Automotive Exhibition. From the media preview earlier this week, here’s our full report.

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Posted in Auto History, Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

100 Years of the Moving Assembly Line in 100 Seconds

Posted on June 12, 2018 by MCG

Ford Motor Company produced this fun and informative little video that briefly explains the moving assembly line—and some other key points in Ford history, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company, moving assembly line

MCG Executive Briefing for June 11, 2018

Posted on June 11, 2018 by MCG

This 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria, a Pebble Beach winner, will be among the featured attractions at the 2018 RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Dry Lakes Racing Before the War

Posted on June 9, 2018 by MCG

Check out this priceless home-movie footage from the California Dry Lakes scene in 1940—before hot rods were called hot rods.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Harper Dry Lake

MCG Executive Briefing for June 8, 2018

Posted on June 8, 2018 by MCG

At $1.45 million, this 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible by Touring was the top seller at the Bonhams Greenwich 2018 Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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America’s First Postwar Compact: The 1950 Nash Rambler

Posted on June 6, 2018 by MCG

Nash was the pioneer of small cars in the postwar American market. Here’s the tale behind the Rambler, the little car that could. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash Rambler, Nash-Kelvinator

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