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MCG Executive Briefing for April 24, 2017

Posted on April 24, 2017 by MCG

Featured themes at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 29-July 2 will include Ferrari’s 70th anniversary and game-changing racing cars of all makes. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Sheriff of Dodge Country, 1970

Posted on April 23, 2017 by MCG

With the tagline, “You in a heap of trouble, boy,” Dodge created a memorable character to pitch the 1970 Challenger on television: Sheriff J.W. Higgins. Here’s the story of Sheriff Joe and the commercial where it all began. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Dodge, Dodge Challenger, Sheriff J.W. Higgins

The Ford Model T Story Told in a Vintage 1917 Postcard Set

Posted on April 22, 2017 by MCG

In 1917, Henry Ford’s Model T plant in Highland Park, Michigan was one of the great wonders of the world. Explore the amazing factory in this beautiful vintage postcard set.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Highland Park Plant, Henry Ford, Model T Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for April 21, 2017

Posted on April 21, 2017 by MCG

The black Dodge Charger driven by actor Vin Diesel in the Fast And The Furious movie franchise will cross the block at the at the Spring Carlisle auction on April 22. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Weird Warrior: Chrysler’s A57 30-Cylinder Tank Engine

Posted on April 20, 2017 by MCG

Necessity is the mother of invention, especially in wartime. Here’s one of the most unusual powerplants ever produced in the Motor City: the 30-cylinder Chrysler A57 tank engine of World War II. Let’s take a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler A57 tank engine, Chrysler Corporation

Five Fabulous, Forgotten Cadillac Dream Cars

Posted on April 18, 2017 by MCG

GM’s flagship Cadillac division has produced some noteworthy dream cars and experimentals over the years. Lest we forget, here’s a quick look back at some of the more unusual examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bertone, Cadillac, Zagato

MCG Executive Briefing for April 17, 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by MCG

Trading hands at $190,000, this 1967 Shelby GT500 was among the top five sellers at the Mecum Auctions Houston sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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