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Video: Touring the Streets of New York in 1911

Posted on April 23, 2018 by MCG

See the streets of New York City just as they were more than a century ago in this beautifully preserved and restored film from 1911.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged New York City

MCG Executive Briefing for April 23, 2018

Posted on April 23, 2018 by MCG

This 1948 Plymouth P15 Special Deluxe will be among the offerings at the fourth Hoosier Classic Collector Car Auction to benefit the Kokomo Automotive Museum. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Posted on April 22, 2018 by MCG

The legend starts here. See the ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air in all its tail-finned glory in this original two-minute color commercial.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Video: Bob Sweikert Wins the 1955 Indianapolis 500

Posted on April 21, 2018 by MCG

Here’s an awesome, in-depth newsreel feature on the 1955 Indianapolis 500 in bright and beautiful color.      Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1955 Indianapolis 500, Bob Sweikert, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

MCG Executive Briefing for April 20, 2018

Posted on April 20, 2018 by MCG

Top sellers at the 2018 Mecum Houston auction included this Plum Crazy 1971 Dodge Challenger with 426 Hemi power, which hammered down at $184,250. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Learning the Art of Clay Modeling

Posted on April 19, 2018 by MCG

Join Denise Kasper of Ford of Europe as she talks about her chosen profession: the art of clay modeling in automotive design. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged clay modeling, Ford, Ford of Europe

Flameout: The Short, Sad Story of the Hudson Jet

Posted on April 18, 2018 by MCG

Introduced in 1953, the compact Jet was intended to save Hudson, but it only accelerated the proud Detroit automaker’s downfall.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Jet

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