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Video: Betty White Pitches the 1958 Plymouth

Posted on January 19, 2017 by MCG

Betty White will always be America’s sweetheart, just as she was in 1958 when she starred in her own television sitcom on ABC with Plymouth as her sponsor. Here’s Betty pitching the Forward Look in an original Chrysler promotional spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Plymouth, Chrysler, Plymouth

Visible Combustion Inside a Running Engine in Super Slow Motion

Posted on January 17, 2017 by MCG

Ever wish you could see inside a real, running engine and witness the magic of internal combustion with your own eyes? Thanks to the wizards at Warped Perception, here’s our opportunity. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Visible Combustion

Video: 1965 Ford — Quieter Than Rolls-Royce!

Posted on January 17, 2017 by MCG

In 1965, Ford set the advertising world on its ear with a national campaign claiming that its product was actually quieter than the fabulous Rolls-Royce. See the original television spot here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Rolls-Royce

MCG Executive Briefing for January 16, 2017

Posted on January 16, 2017 by MCG

This 1964 Aston Martin DB5 with rare factory A/C is expected to bring $1.0 million to $1.2 million at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale sale on January 20-21. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The First Hot Wheels Commercial, 1968

Posted on January 14, 2017 by MCG

For an entire generation of gearheads, it started here: with the 1968 introduction of Hot Wheels, Mattel’s revolutionary pocket-sized toy cars. See the very first television commercial here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hot Wheels

MCG Executive Briefing for January 13, 2017

Posted on January 13, 2017 by MCG

Prewar offerings at the Bonhams Scottsdale auction next week will include this 1928 Mercedes-Benz Supercharged Sports Tourer, which is expected to fetch up to $6 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Six Big Stories from the 2017 North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 10, 2017 by MCG

From day one of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, here are six stories that indicate where the auto industry is headed in 2017. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged NAIAS, North American International Auto Show

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