The 1955 model year was an exciting one for DeSoto, with all-new Forward Look styling and two muscular hemi V8 engines. Here’s Groucho’s sidekick George Fenneman with the sales pitch. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 31, 2017
Bonneville legend Craig Breedlove has received the 2017 Justice Brothers-Shav Glick Award, named in honor of famed motorsports writer Shav Glick. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Dr. Seuss Sells Ford Parts and Service
Are you a fan of The Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, and Marvin K. Mooney? Then you’re sure to enjoy this fine little series of theater spots made in 1946-49 by children’s author Dr. Seuss for the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 27, 2017
This 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider will be among the star attractions at the exclusive RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba sale in Lake Como, Italy on May 27. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Cars of The Godfather
For gearheads, the cars used in The Godfather are nearly as memorable as the human characters. Here’s a quick look back at a few of the vehicles that starred in the ground-breaking 1972 film. Continue reading
Video: The Story of the Jaguar D-Type
This brief but excellent video history chronicles one of the most successful—and most beautiful—sports racing cars in history: The Jaguar D-Type. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 24, 2017
The Bob Hirohata 1951 Mercury is one of three historic custom cars that will be honored in a special display at the National Mall in Washington DC. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading