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Buick’s Lost Motorama Roadster: the 1955 Wildcat III

Posted on May 23, 2017 by MCG

Nobody seems to know for sure what became of the Wildcat III, Buick’s sporty 1955 Motorama dream car. Let’s have another look at the gone-but-not-forgotten four-seat roadster.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick, Buick Wildcat III, GM Motorama

MCG Executive Briefing for May 21, 2017

Posted on May 22, 2017 by MCG

Terry Cook’s trendsetting 1939 Lincoln Zephyr custom, Scrape, will be offered at the RM Sotheby’s Santa Monica sale, where it is expected to bring $300,000 to $400,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Tony Matthews Cutaway: The Ilmor-Mercedes Pushrod Indy Engine

Posted on May 20, 2017 by MCG

Presenting our favorite Tony Matthews cutaway yet: one of the greatest and most famous engines in Indy 500 history, the 1994 Mercedes-Ilmor pushrod V8.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Tony Matthews

MCG Executive Briefing for May 19, 2017

Posted on May 19, 2017 by MCG

At $220,000, this pristine and original 1968 Shelby GT500 KR was among the top 10 sellers at the Auctions America Auburn Spring Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Stillborn: The 1947 Willys 6-70

Posted on May 18, 2017 by MCG

Flush with success with the World War II Jeep, Willys-Overland attempted to re-enter the passenger car market in 1947 with the model 6-70. It never happened, alas, but it’s a fascinating story.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Willys 6-70, Willys-Overland

Video: The 1955 Turin Auto Show

Posted on May 16, 2017 by MCG

See all the latest models from the United Kingdom and Europe for 1955 in this vintage newsreel feature covering the 37th Salone dell’Automobile di Torino—the Turin Motor Show.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Turin Motor Show

MCG Executive Briefing for May 15, 2017

Posted on May 15, 2017 by MCG

A 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition Coupe raced by Briggs Cunningham at Le Mans will be offered at the 2017 Bonhams Quail Lodge auction on August 18. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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