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MCG Executive Briefing for July 18, 2016

Posted on July 18, 2016 by MCG

1948-Maserati-A6-1500-CoupeFeaturing Pininfarina bodywork and a documented race history, this 1948 Maserati A6/1500 Coupe is expected to bring up to $1.1 million at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Cosworth and Lotus Change the Formula 1 World, 1967

Posted on July 16, 2016 by MCG

Lotus 49 ZandvoortREVISED AND UPDATED — This short film from 1967 records a pivotal moment in F1 history: the debut of the Lotus 49 and the Ford-Cosworth DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix. Racing would never again be the same. Watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Cosworth DFV, Lotus 49

MCG Executive Briefing for July 15, 2016

Posted on July 15, 2016 by MCG

Motion CorvetteOne of three built and the only example known to survive, this 1973 Motion Manta Ray Corvette is expected to bring up to $250,000 at the Mecum Auctions Harrisburg sale this month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Five Far-Out Pontiac Concepts That Never Came To Be

Posted on July 12, 2016 by MCG

1955 Pontiac Strato Star WaldorfFor decades, GM’s Pontiac division carried the flag for the automaker as a youth, style, and performance leader. These five dream cars and concepts from the years 1955 to 2000 Illustrate where some of that style came from.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac

MCG Executive Briefing for July 11, 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 by MCG

La Principessa 1960 AbarthThe 1960 Abarth 1000 Pininfarina-bodied streamlined record car known as La Principessa will be among the star attractions at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach auction next month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for July 8, 2016

Posted on July 8, 2016 by MCG

1979-Porsche-935This 1979 Porsche 935 driven by Paul Newman in the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be among the stars at the 2016 Gooding Pebble Beach auction, where it could bring $4.5 million to $5.5 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Andre Mercier and his Amazing Acrobatic Auto of 1926

Posted on July 6, 2016 by MCG

From the day the automobile was invented, it seems, people have been thinking up fun and silly things to do with them. Watch Andre Mercier with his wonderful Acrobatic Auto, a French sensation of 1926. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Acrobatic Auto, Andre Mercier

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