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MCG Executive Briefing for August 26, 2016

Posted on August 26, 2016 by MCG

AMX3 400One of five built, this 1970 AMX/3 was reportedly the first American Motors product to win a major category at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Novi V8

Posted on August 25, 2016 by MCG

1964 Novi Bobby Unser 9Equal parts legend, myth, and fable, the awesome Novi V8 is one of the great stories of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here’s a look back at 25 years of fascinating Novi lore.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Novi Special

MCG Executive Briefing for August 22, 2017

Posted on August 22, 2016 by MCG

First Shelby CobraCarroll Shelby’s very first 1962 Cobra roadster, CSX 2000, sold for a record $12.8 million at the this past weekend’s RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for August 19, 2017

Posted on August 19, 2016 by MCG

Wild Child FalconRestored by Joe Germann, this famed Canadian Falcon drag racer from the ’60s is expected to bring up to $145,000 at the Owls Head New England Auto Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Turbo Pioneer: the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire

Posted on August 18, 2016 by MCG

1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 600General 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 →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Jetfire

Video: Selling the 1957 Chevrolet

Posted on August 16, 2016 by MCG

Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 1957 LFBefore 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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet

MCG Executive Briefing for August 15, 2016

Posted on August 15, 2016 by MCG

1947 Gardner SpecialCreated 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 →

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