Owned by the same family since new, this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing sold for $1.46 million at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale auction, surpassing pre-sale estimates. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: GM Pitches Hydra-Matic Drive in the 1948 Oldsmobile
These days we take the automatic transmission for granted, but it took a concerted marketing campaign to sell the innovation to the American public. Here’s GM’s pitch to the car buyers of 1948 starring the Oldsmobile with Hydra-Matic Drive. Continue reading
Video: 1962 London Motor Show
Live from Earl’s Court in London in bold, beautiful Technicolor, here’s the 1962 British International Motor Show as presented by British Pathé News. See the glory that was the British motor industry here. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 23, 2017
At $3.08 million, this 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupe Aerodynamico was among the top 10 sellers at last week’s RM Sotheby’s Scottsdale sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the Ford Line for 1940
The 1940 model year has always been a favorite among Ford fans—restorers and hot rodders alike. This original Ford dealer sales film showcases some of the features that set the ’40 models apart. Continue reading
Video: A Trial Run in a 1914 Simplex Speed Car
This wonderful video comes to us courtesy of our friend David Greenlees and his excellent website, The Old Motor. Here, David takes the Collier Collection’s mighty Simplex Speed Car out for a test run. Enjoy. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 20, 2017
The Old Reliable IV, a 1963 Chevy Impala Z11 originally raced by Dave Strickler and Bill Jenkins, hammered down for $525,000 at the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading