Produced in 1963, this factory promotional reel tells the story of one GM’s lesser-known—to Americans, anyway—divisions, Holden of Australia. It’s a great story, watch. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 25, 2016
This famed 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Touring Spider from the collection of Sam and Emily Mann will be among the stars of the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction on August 19-20. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Fabulous 1961 Buick Flamingo
Buick’s entry in the final General Motors Motorama of 1961 was an Electra 225 convertible with several novel features, including a flamboyant custom paint job in shocking, shocking pink. Here’s the fabulous Buick Flamingo. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 22, 2016
The Jaguar D-Type that claimed overall victory in the 1956 Le Mans 24 Hours will headline the 2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction on August 19-20. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 18, 2016
Featuring 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
Video: Cosworth and Lotus Change the Formula 1 World, 1967
REVISED 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
MCG Executive Briefing for July 15, 2016
One 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