In the ’50s, Tennessee Ernie Ford was one of America’s most popular entertainers, and Ford was America’s most popular station wagon. Here’s old Tennessee pitching the Ford wagons for 1958. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 12, 2016
This 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB sporting its original finish in rare Verde Pino (Pine Green) is expected to bring up to $3.4 million at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auctions in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1970 NHRA World Finals
We love original color action from the golden age of drag racing, and we know you do, too. Check out this top-quality 1970 film featuring the NHRA World Finals from Dallas—it’s the good stuff. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 9, 2016
A 1930 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe with rare bodywork by Lancefield is expected to bring $1 million to $1.8 million at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island sale in March. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Chrysler’s First Ghia: The 1950 Plymouth XX-500
Chrysler Corporation and Italian coachbuilder Ghia enjoyed a successful partnership alll through the ’50s and ’60s, culminating in the fantastic Chrysler Turbine Ghias. Here’s the story behind the car that started the happy combination, the 1950 Plymouth XX-500. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 5, 2016
After leaving the series in 2012, Dodge is studying a possible return to NASCAR competition, says Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
1973-1978 GMC Motorhome: General Motors’ Grand RV Experiment
GM’s excursion into the recreational vehicle market in the 1970s may not have been a money maker for the automaker, but it produced some impressive and memorable machines. Here’s a brief look at the GMC motorhome experiment. Continue reading