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Video: Mario Andretti Wins the 1967 Daytona 500

Posted on September 2, 2017 by MCG

Mario Andretti’s surprise victory in the 1967 Daytona 500 is one of the great stories in American motorsports. Here’s the memorable race with all the action compressed into an excellent five-minute summary.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Daytona 500, Holman Moody, Mario Andretti

MCG Executive Briefing for September 1, 2017

Posted on September 1, 2017 by MCG

The first official creation of coachbuilder Pietro Frua, this custom-bodied 1946 Fiat 1100 Spider will be featured at this weekend’s Hampton Court Concours of Elegance. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1948 Oldsmobiles

Posted on August 31, 2017 by MCG

At GM’s Oldsmobile division for 1948, there were actually two separate and distinct car lines: Dynamic and Futuramic. This original color film short breaks them down. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Futuramic

Video: Dave Garroway pitches the 1953 Corvette

Posted on August 29, 2017 by MCG

This great little promotional reel showcases the exciting new Corvette, a major departure for Chevrolet in 1953. The story of America’s longest-running sports car starts right here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1953 Corvette, Chevrolet

MCG Executive Briefing for August 28, 2017

Posted on August 28, 2017 by MCG

Hammering down for a record $15.62 million, this highly original 1995 McLaren F1 was the top seller of the Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction at Monterey Classic Car Week. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Building the 1928 Model A Ford

Posted on August 26, 2017 by MCG

There’s no question: Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company invented the art of high-volume auto production. Here’s some of their wizardry at work in an original 1928 clip.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Model A Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for August 25, 2017

Posted on August 25, 2017 by MCG

A Porsche 917K once owned by Jo Siffert and featured in Steve McQueen’s movie Le Mans sold for a record $14.08 million at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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