Originally driven by Phil Hill, this 1952 Jaguar C-Type will be offered at the RM Sotheby’s ICONS sale in New York City, where it is expected to bring $5.5 million to $7 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1963 Buick Riviera
To pitch the new 1963 Riviera, Buick chose a glamorous international setting: the Paris Motor Show. This original GM film records the classy product rollout. Continue reading
Saturday Morning CarTune: Pete Hothead in Four Wheels No Brakes
Here’s an obscure but delightful cartoon for your Saturday morning viewing pleasure: From circa 1955, Four Wheels No Brakes starring Pete Hothead. Grab a bowl of cereal and join us. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 1, 2017
This weekend’s Bonhams Bond Street Auction will feature a selection of rare motorcycles, including this 1949 Vincent Black Shadow that could bring up to $160,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1967 Pontiac GTO
In the 1960s, Pontiac modestly described its trend-setting GTO muscle car as “The Great One.” See the swagger on display in this original 1967 commercial spot. Continue reading
Video: 1956 Ford Lifeguard Design, Pioneer in Auto Safety
In 1956, Ford was the first of the Motor City carmakers to tackle the issue of auto safety head on with its Lifeguard Design campaign. Here’s the story. Continue reading
The Dream Car at the Bottom of the Atlantic: 1956 Chrysler Norseman
Despite its sleek and dramatic styling, this Chrysler show car is remembered mainly for its sad fate: For decades now, it has been sleeping at the bottom of the Atlantic. Here’s the unfortunate story of the 1956 Norseman. Continue reading