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MCG Executive Briefing for June 9, 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by MCG

This 1935 Packard Twelve Dual Cowl Phaeton owned by Al and Sandra San Clemente took home Best of Show American honors at last weekend’s 2017 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Willys-Overland Oddball: The 1950 Alcoa Coupe

Posted on June 8, 2017 by MCG

In 1950, Willys-Overland and Alcoa partnered teamed up to create a four-passenger prototype coupe based on the automaker’s boxy station wagon. Here’s a closer look at the unusual beast. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design

Video: Courtney Force Walks Away From a Violent Engine Explosion

Posted on June 5, 2017 by MCG

Nitromethane is powerful and tricky stuff. NHRA Funny Car driver Courtney Force qualified number one in New Hampshire this past weekend, but nearly destroyed her car in the process. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Courtney Force, NHRA

MCG Executive Briefing for June 5, 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by MCG

The top 10 sellers at RM Sotheby’s exclusive Villa Erba sale at Lake Como, Italy included a stunning 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder that hammered down at $945,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Oldsmobile’s Luxury Sport Cruiser: The 1953 Fiesta

Posted on June 3, 2017 by MCG

Only 458 were produced, and they’re even more exclusive today. Mac’s Motor City Garage checks out the 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for June 2, 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by MCG

To honor famed hot rodder Pete Chapouris and mark the 85th anniversary of the 1932 Ford, the Petersen Automotive Museum will host a “Deuce Day” on June 15. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Forerunner of the Hawk: The 1955 Studebaker President Speedster

Posted on June 1, 2017 by MCG

Before there was a Studebaker Hawk, there was the 1955 President Speedster, and it foreshadowed the style and features of the 1956-1964 Hawk model line. Let’s have a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1955 President Speedster, Studebaker

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