The DeSoto line boasted an exciting new option for 1953: air conditioning. Here’s DeSoto spokesman George Fenneman with the full rundown on the brand’s greatest comfort feature yet. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 23, 2016
Once owned by car collector and TV host Dave Garroway, this 1938 Jaguar SS100 is expected to bring up to $525,000 at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auctions in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Time Lapse Chrysler Hemi V8 Rebuild
Through the magic of time-lapse photography, we present the complete overhaul of a mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 squeezed down to five minutes. Here’s an ideal opportunity to see all the details of the legendary Hemi from the inside out—watch. Continue reading
Video: 1957 Chevy Trucks on the Alcan Highway
The automakers don’t perform wonderful stunts like this anymore, but we sure wish they did. Here, Chevrolet ran a fleet of six 1957 Chevy trucks across the old Alcan Highway and produced a four-minute film about it. Watch this. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 19, 2016
One of only 63 produced, this 1971 Dodge Charger Hemi with only 9,800 miles from new is expected to bring $200,000 to $225,000 at the Mecum Kissimmee auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: 1937 Brooklands 500
Countless enthusiasts have seen this famous image of John Cobb’s giant Napier-Railton Special leaping through the air and never knew the story behind it. Here’s rare newsreel footage of that very race: the 1937 Brooklands 500. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 16, 2016
All five of the art cars produced by acclaimed postmodern artist Keith Haring will be displayed together for the first time in a special exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading