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Video: Ford Introduces the 1954 Y-Block V8

Posted on July 12, 2017 by MCG

Why a Y-Block? Here on film are Ford spokesman Bob Maxwell and a crack team of Ford engineers to explain the new 1954 Ford overhead-valve V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Y-Block V8

Video: History of the Jaguar XJ Series, 1968-1992

Posted on July 11, 2017 by MCG

In 1968, Jaguar introduced one of the most beautiful and capable sedans of its time, the XJ Series. Here’s a brief but excellent video history.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Jaguar XJ

MCG Executive Briefing for July 10, 2017

Posted on July 10, 2017 by MCG

This 1956 Aston Martin DB1, the first to be offered at public auction, is expected to bring more than $20 million at the 2017 RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale on August 18-19. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Marketing the 1965 Ford Mustang

Posted on July 8, 2017 by MCG

This 12-minute Ford film from the spring of 1964 provides the blueprint for the car—and the marketing campaign—that changed the Motor City forever. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Mustang, Ford

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

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