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Greenfield Village Old Car Festival 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by MCG

1903 Ford and 1903 CadillacNow going on 65 years, the annual Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan is one of America’s original vintage car meets. Here’s MCG’s report on this past weekend’s event, including a big photo gallery.                       Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for September 14, 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by MCG

1928 Duesenberg Model JThis 1928 Duesenberg Model J with Murphy convertible coupe body and a colorful Chicago history was the top seller at the Auctions America Auburn fall sale, bringing $1.4 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.                Continue reading →

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Video: Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life

Posted on September 12, 2015 by MCG

Race for a LifeThe great Barney Oldfield roars across the silver screen in this silent comedy short from 1913, Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life. This is a genuine slice of Americana—please enjoy.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Barney Oldfield

MCG Executive Briefing for September 11, 2015

Posted on September 11, 2015 by MCG

171-1929-Bentley-4½-Litre-Sports-SaloonIn amazing unrestored condition, this 1929 Bentley 4 1/2-litre sports saloon sold for $1.07 million, more than twice its pre-auction estimate, at the Bonhams Beaulieu sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Final Mile of Frank Lockhart

Posted on September 9, 2015 by MCG

Daytona Frank LockhartIn April of 1928, American hero Frank Lockhart was killed in a violent, 200 mph crash on the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida. This is the newsreel footage from that tragic day.  Continue reading →

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by MCG

1935 Duesenberg SJ Mormon Meteor Harry YeaggyLabor Day weekend brings another edition of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s MCG’s report on this year’s gathering.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for September 7, 2015

Posted on September 7, 2015 by MCG

1972 Maserati Boomerang BonhamsHammering down for $3.67 million, the spectacular 1972 Maserati Boomerang concept was the top seller at the Bonhams Chantilly Concours auction in Chantilly, France. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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