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MCG Executive Briefing for December 22, 2017

Posted on December 22, 2017 by MCG

Smokey Yunick’s first Indy roadster, this 1957 Kurtis-Offy 500G, will be among the star attractions at the Worldwide Auctioneers Scottsdale sale on January 17. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Who Owns What in the Auto Industry

Posted on December 21, 2017 by MCG

In the global auto industry of the 21st century, you can’t tell the players without a scorecard. So here’s the scorecard—in a handy two-minute video that breaks down all the major automakers and their brands.

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Posted in Industry News | Tagged Auto Industry

Two to Go: Rambler’s 1963-1965 Twin-Stick Transmission

Posted on December 20, 2017 by MCG

Always zigging where the rest of the auto industry was zagging, little American Motors introduced its own novel transmission control in 1963, known as the Twin-Stick. Here’s what that was all about. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler, Rambler Twin-Stick

Video: Presenting the 1955 Olds Holiday Line

Posted on December 19, 2017 by MCG

In 1955, Oldsmobile offered its popular Holiday body style in no less than six different versions, including both two-doors and four-doors. Here’s the rundown in an original Olds commercial spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Holiday

MCG Executive Briefing for December 18, 2017

Posted on December 18, 2017 by MCG

Called the winningest Shelby race car in history, this 1965 Mustang GT350R will be among the featured consignments at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The Greatest Pass in F1 History?

Posted on December 17, 2017 by MCG

Many Formula 1 fans will tell you that Nelson Piquet’s stunning outside move on Ayrton Senna at the Hungaroring in 1986 was the greatest pass in the sport’s history. Watch the incredible video and you decide. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix, Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet

Video: Ed Sullivan Pitches the 1954 Mercury

Posted on December 16, 2017 by MCG

From 1948 through 1962, variety show host Ed Sullivan was the face and voice of Lincoln-Mercury on television. Here’s Ed pitching the new 1954 Mercury line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Mercury, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

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