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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

MCG Executive Briefing for January 27, 2017

Posted on January 27, 2017 by MCG

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 →

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Video: GM Pitches Hydra-Matic Drive in the 1948 Oldsmobile

Posted on January 26, 2017 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Technology

Video: 1962 London Motor Show

Posted on January 24, 2017 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged British Motor Show

MCG Executive Briefing for January 23, 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by MCG

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 →

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Video: Presenting the Ford Line for 1940

Posted on January 22, 2017 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Ford

Video: A Trial Run in a 1914 Simplex Speed Car

Posted on January 21, 2017 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Simplex Speed Car, The Old Motor

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