For her 17th birthday, Frank Sinatra gave daughter Nancy a brand new ’57 Thunderbird, which she kept for 20 years and even used in her TV appearances. Here’s more on her beloved hot rod, including a video. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 14, 2016
This very early production 1965 Mustang Shelby GT350, serial number 018, sold for $410,000 at the Mecum Auctions Dallas sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Jaguar Triumphs at Le Mans, 1951
With a convincing win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951, Jaguar announced its presence to the sports-car racing world. Watch the birth of a legend in this original newsreel report. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 11, 2016
Original and complete but severely weathered, this 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster sold for $605,000 at the Auctions America Hilton Head auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 7, 2016
A rare 1964 Porsche 904 coupe that boasts its original body, engine, and interior is among the early consignments for the 2017 Bonhams Scottsdale auction in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Sleeper VW Microbus with Porsche 993 Twin-Turbo Power
Just for fun, here’s a vintage Volkswagen microbus with an interesting powerplant choice: 530 hp Porsche 993 Turbo. Watch the little monster tearing around Italy’s Monza road circuit here. Continue reading
Video: Inside the Ford Highland Park Plant
Henry Ford’s Highland Park plant was the great industrial wonders of the age, capable of turning out one Model T automobile per minute. Here’s some rare original footage of the process in motion. Continue reading