Even before the Mustang was officially introduced on April 17, 1964, Ford was flooding the airwaves with a wall-to-wall media campaign. See the strategy unfold in the original 1964 television commercial. Continue reading
Video: Crash-Testing America’s Favorite Muscle Cars
The Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Ford Mustang are among America’s sportiest cars. But how do they fare in a crash? Thanks to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we’ve got the facts—and some eye-opening video. Continue reading
Video: The Fabulous Stout Scarab on the Road Circa 1940
Aircraft pioneer William B. Stout also created one of the more unique motor vehicles in automotive history, the wondrous Stout Scarab. Here’s some rare footage of a Scarab prototype on the road. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 23, 2016
Early consignments to the Auctions America California Sale on June 25-26 include a freshly restored 1969 Mustang Boss 429 that is expected to bring up to $275,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
America’s Most Versatile Vehicle: The Universal Jeep
In 1945, Willys-Overland emerged from the Second World War with one of the greatest automotive brands ever created and a need to capitalize on it. Here’s how the Willys Jeep became the universal vehicle. Continue reading
The Jaguar XK120 Story
From the original Jaguar of Coventry, here’s an excellent short film history of the XK120. As a bonus, the video includes some great material on the XK140 and XK150, too. Fine stuff for Jaguar experts and beginners alike, enjoy. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 20, 2016
At $1.18 million, this 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix racer once owned by Bentley boy Glen KIdston was among the top sellers at the Bonhams Monaco auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading