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Video: Joie Chitwood Tortures the 1966 Chevrolets

Posted on December 12, 2017 by MCG

Join Joie Chitwood and his daring band of stunt drivers as they beat the daylights out of the complete 1966 Chevrolet line, from Corvette to Impala to Corvair.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Joie Chitwood

MCG Executive Briefing for December 11, 2017

Posted on December 11, 2017 by MCG

The fabulous ’60s show rods of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, including his Beatnik Bandit shown above, will form a special display at the Amelia Island Concours on March 11. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Auction Watch: Preston Tucker’s Personal 1948 Tucker

Posted on December 10, 2017 by MCG

In January, Preston Tucker’s personal Tucker 48, serial number 1029, will roll across the auction block at the RM Sotheby’s 2018 Arizona sale. Here’s a preview of the important offering.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Preston Tucker, Tucker 48

Video: Presenting the 1941 Ford Line

Posted on December 9, 2017 by MCG

Ford totally redesigned its passenger car line for the 1941 model year, and this sweet little company film records all the changes, from the new, longer chassis to the improved flathead V8 engine. Here’s the grand tour.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Ford, Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for December 8, 2017

Posted on December 8, 2017 by MCG

At $17.99 million, this 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione was the top seller at the RM Sotheby’s New York City 2017 auction in Manhattan. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Behind the Scenes With Richard Petty, 1967

Posted on December 7, 2017 by MCG

In 1967, Richard Petty won 27 of the 48 races he entered, including an astounding 10 in a row. Here’s a rare look behind the scenes at the Petty home and shop in that magic NASCAR season.      Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Richard Petty

Video: Marketing the 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL

Posted on December 5, 2017 by MCG

The Ambassador DPL was American Motors’ challenger in the value-luxury field pioneered by the Ford LTD and Chevrolet Caprice. See how the automaker marketed the DPL in this original 1967 AMC spot.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Ambassador DPL, American Motors

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