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Motor City Landmark: The General Motors Building

Posted on February 4, 2017 by MCG

Today this stately edifice is a government building officially called Cadillac Square, but from 1923 to 2000 it was the world headquarters for General Motors. Here’s the fascinating backstory to this historic Detroit landmark.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Cadillac Square, General Motors Building

MCG Executive Briefing for February 3, 2017

Posted on February 3, 2017 by MCG

Trading hands at $112,125, this 1949 Vincent Series B Black Shadow was among the top 10 sellers at last weekend’s Mecum Las Vegas motorcycle auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Selling the 1956 Packard Executive

Posted on February 2, 2017 by MCG

One of the last of the real Detroit-built Packards, the Executive was launched in March of 1956—just as the company’s production lines were grinding to a final halt. Get the facts and figures and watch an original Packard Executive promotional clip here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Packard Executive, Packard

A Pioneer American Hot Rod Goes to Auction

Posted on February 1, 2017 by MCG

One of Michigan’s best-known early hot rods, the 1933 Ford built by Oliver Hine, is headed to the auction stage in Fort Lauderdale on April 1. Here’s a closer look at the pioneering homebuilt. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods | Tagged Olive Hine 1933 Ford

Secrets of the 1963 Swiss Cheese Pontiacs

Posted on January 31, 2017 by MCG

In 1963, Pontiac created a handful of very special Catalinas, strictly for drag racing, that would be forever known as the Swiss Cheese cars. Here are some rare details on these unusual Pontiacs. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac Super Duty, Swiss Cheese Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for January 30, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by MCG

Hammering down at $335,500, this 1969 Mustang Boss 429 was the top-selling American classic at the Russo and Steele Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Ford GT Wins Big at the 1965 Daytona Continental

Posted on January 28, 2017 by MCG

In honor of this weekend’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, here’s some awesome historical video from the 1965 Daytona Continental, where the Ford GT collected its first international victory.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Ford GT, Ford GT40

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