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Video: Introducing the 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on April 10, 2018 by MCG

For Chevrolet, the 1961 model year brought a fresh styling theme and a powerful new engine, the famed 409 V8. Here’s the pitch on the bow-tie brand’s flagship for ’61, the Impala. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet Impala, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for April 9, 2018

Posted on April 9, 2018 by MCG

Support events for the Indianapolis 500 this May will include a special celebration for the cars of the Indy roadster era. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: A Three-Minute History of Holden

Posted on April 8, 2018 by MCG

Alas, the Holden division of General Motors no longer produces cars on Australian soil. Here’s a quick retrospective on one of the nation’s most beloved brands.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Holden

Video: The First Can-Am Race, 1966

Posted on April 7, 2018 by MCG

See the Can-Am legend born in this awesome little film on the very first event at St. Jovite, Quebec in September of 1966.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Can-Am, John Surtees, St. Jovite

MCG Executive Briefing for April 6, 2018

Posted on April 6, 2018 by MCG

Worldwide Auctioneers will sell off the collection of the Hostetler’s Hudson Museum in a one-day auction at the Shipshewana, Indiana facility on August 4. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Station Wagon Dreams: The 1964 Ford Aurora

Posted on April 5, 2018 by MCG

The fabulous Detroit dream car era brought a flood of coupe, sedan, and convertible concepts, while station wagons were relatively rare. Ford took an interesting stab at the category with the 1964 Aurora show car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1964 Ford Aurora, Ford Motor Company

A Video Snapshot of Colin Chapman and Lotus

Posted on April 4, 2018 by MCG

This brief but moving video explores the career of one of the most brilliant and fascinating characters in the history of motorsport: Colin Chapman.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Colin Chapman, Lotus

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