General Motors was mad for innovation in the early ’60s: For example, check out the 1962 Olds Jetfire with its all-aluminum, turbocharged V8. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1957 Chevrolet
Before the ’57 Chevy became a pop culture icon, it was simply another popular family car. See the Chevrolet sales pitch in action in this original GM promotional clip. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 15, 2016
Created by famed independent designer Vince Gardner, the one-of-one 1947 Gardner Studebaker Special could bring up to $600,000 at the Mecum Monterey Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Britain Builds the 1954 Nash Metropolitan
REVISED AND UPDATED — This 1954 newsreel reports on the production launch of the Nash Metropolitan at the historic Austin/BMC factory in Longbridge, England. It was a big moment for Nash and for Great Britain. Let’s watch. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 12, 2016
One of 10 built by Harry Miller and Preston Tucker for the 1935 Indianapolis 500, this Miller-Ford front-drive racer is expected to bring $450,000 to $550,000 at the Mecum Auctions Monterey sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A Van Before its Time: The Brooks Stevens Willys Commuter
In 1958, years before the custom van movement or the introduction of the minivan, famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens created the Willys Commuter concept. Here’s more on this fascinating vehicle. Continue reading
Video: 1968 British Grand Prix in Color
In bright, beautiful color, here’s an awesome two-minute newsreel treatment of the 1968 British Grand Prix, won by Jo Siffert. For many, this was the golden age of Formula 1, and as you watch this film you will understand why. Continue reading