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MCG Executive Briefing for February 13, 2017

Posted on February 13, 2017 by MCG

Spark Racing Technology, winner of the FIA contract to supply chassis for the Formula E Championship, has unveiled a striking new design for the series. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Automotive Art of Stevan Dohanos

Posted on February 12, 2017 by MCG

Many of Stevan Dohanos’ cover paintings for the Saturday Evening Post were celebrations of the automobile in American life. Here’s a small sampling of his memorable work.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Stevan Dohanos

MCG Executive Briefing for February 10, 2017

Posted on February 10, 2017 by MCG

One of only four built, this 1955 Chrysler ST Special by Ghia will be offered at the Hollywood Wheels sale at Amelia Island, where it is expected to bring up to $1 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Model-Making Genius of Henri Baigent

Posted on February 8, 2017 by MCG

Legendary model maker Henri Baigent built this exquisite Lotus 49-Cosworth miniature as a tribute to two-time Formula 1 World Champion Jim Clark. See the masterpiece up close in this original color newsreel piece. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Henri Baigent, Lotus 49

Video: Selling the 1967 Datsun in America

Posted on February 8, 2017 by MCG

Few recognized it at the time, but a revolution was brewing in the American car market: The Japanese automakers were preparing to carve out a big chunk of it for themselves. See revolution begin in this 1967 Datsun commercial.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Datsun, Nissan

Automatic Failure: Ford’s 1942 Liquamatic Experiment

Posted on February 7, 2017 by MCG

In 1942, Ford built a handful of Lincoln and Mercury models with a new type of automatic transmission called Liquamatic—then quickly withdrew it from the market. This is the story of that brief and spectacular failure.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for February 6, 2017

Posted on February 6, 2017 by MCG

Featured attractions at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction, now extended to two days, will include this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB with a pre-sale estimate of more than $9.5 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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