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MCG Executive Briefing for July 7, 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 by MCG

This Bugatti T101 designed by Virgil Exner will be featured in a special category called “American Dream Cars of the Sixties” at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours in August. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1963 Studebaker Standard

Posted on July 6, 2017 by MCG

Midway through the 1963 model year, Studebaker launched a new series called the Standard, offering a shorter list of features and a rock-bottom sticker price. Here’s John Cameron Swayze with the lowdown.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Studebaker Standard, Studebaker, Studebaker Lark

Video: 1965 National Hot Rod & Custom Show

Posted on July 5, 2017 by MCG

Live from the golden age of hot rodding, here’s an awesome Universal Newsreel item on the 1965 National Hot Rod & Custom Show in New York. From the Munsters Koach to the Surfite, see the hot rod stars of ’65 right here. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods | Tagged 1965 National Hot Rod & Custom Show

Off the Wall: Smokey Yunick’s Python Roadster

Posted on July 4, 2017 by MCG

The Python may not be as well-known as some other Smokey Yunick creations, but it was as radical as any of them. Here’s the story behind a race car that leaned into the turns.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Smokey Yunick

MCG Executive Briefing for July 3, 2017

Posted on July 3, 2017 by MCG

This 1958 Lister-Jaguar Knobbly, one of two such cars raced by Briggs Cunningham, will be among the star attractions at the Mecum Monterey auction on August 16-19. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1965 Corvair

Posted on July 1, 2017 by MCG

Battered but far from beaten, the Corvair boasted all-new styling and fully independent rear suspension for 1965. Here’s the pitch on the beautiful and controversial rear-engine Chevy. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair

MCG Executive Briefing for June 30, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by MCG

This 1929 Duesenberg Convertible Berline by Murphy was the top-selling American car at the RM Sotheby’s Auctions America Santa Monica sale, bringing $880,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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