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Video: Marketing the 1956 Jet Age Plymouth

Posted on September 12, 2017 by MCG

With bold tail fins and a push-button Powerflite transmission, Plymouth was selling the future in 1956. The Jet Age is the theme in this original commercial spot—watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

MCG Executive Briefing for September 11, 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by MCG

This 1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon was among the top sellers at the RM Sotheby’s London 2017 sale, finding a new home for $1.08 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Presenting the 1957 New York Auto Show

Posted on September 9, 2017 by MCG

From the New York Coliseum in Columbus Circle in Manhattan, here’s some great newsreel coverage of 1957 New York Auto Show. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged New York Auto Show

MCG Executive Briefing for September 8, 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by MCG

Prewar American classics dominated the Auctions America Auburn Fall Sale, led by this 1933 Duesenberg Sweep-Panel Phaeton that sold for $2.3 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Stunt Drivers Torture the 1958 Edsel

Posted on September 6, 2017 by MCG

The automakers don’t do crazy promotional films like this anymore, but we wish they did. See a team of pro stunt drivers go to town on the new 1958 Edsel in this original Ford clip. Big fun!  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel, Ford Motor Company, Stunt Drivers

2017 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Posted on September 5, 2017 by MCG

One of our favorite old car events of the year is the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival on Labor Day weekend in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s our report on this year’s gathering with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged ACD Festival, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

MCG Executive Briefing for September 4, 2017

Posted on September 4, 2017 by MCG

Contemporary supercars topped the sales charts at the Mecum Auctions Monterey Sale at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, led by this 2014 La Ferrari that sold for $3.45 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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