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Woodward Dream Cruise CarTune Special: I Get Around

Posted on August 15, 2015 by MCG

Beach Boys I Get AroundToday is the big day in the Motor City: the 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise is here. Let’s kick off the celebration with the Beach Boys’ ultimate cruising song, “I Get Around.”  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for August 14, 2015

Posted on August 14, 2015 by MCG

1964 Ferrari 275 GTB Short NoseMecum Auctions is offering more than 25 classic Ferraris at this week’s 2015 Mecum Monterey event, including a 1964 275 GTB with a pre-sale estimate of up to $3.2 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for August 10, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by MCG

MINI MOKEBe seeing you! A 1965 Mini Moke used in the classic British cult TV show The Prisoner goes to auction in England later this month, where it is expected to bring up to $20,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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A Quick Visit With Smokey Yunick

Posted on August 8, 2015 by MCG

Here’s a familiar photo from the GM media archives featuring Smokey Yunick on the pit wall at the 1962 Daytona 500. There’s a lot going on here, so let’s take a closer look.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1962 Daytona 500, Daytona 500, Fireball Roberts, Smokey Yunick

MCG Executive Briefing for August 7, 2015

Posted on August 7, 2015 by MCG

Packard DietrichOnce owned by legendary collector Bill Harrah, this fabulous Dietrich-bodied 1934 Packard Twelve could bring up to $3 million at the Gooding and Company Pebble Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Pitching the 1956 Studebakers

Posted on August 6, 2015 by MCG

1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk RFJoin us for a two-minute tour of the intriguing Studebaker product lineup for 1956 in this company promotional reel.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker

Video: Introducing the 1955 Chevrolet V8

Posted on August 4, 2015 by MCG

Watch this great little 1955 promotional film pitching the engine that changed the auto industry forever: the all-new ’55 Chevrolet V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet V8

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