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
The Automotive Art of Stevan Dohanos
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
MCG Executive Briefing for February 10, 2017
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
Video: The Model-Making Genius of Henri Baigent
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
Video: Selling the 1967 Datsun in America
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
Automatic Failure: Ford’s 1942 Liquamatic Experiment
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
MCG Executive Briefing for February 6, 2017
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