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Video: Marketing the 1958 Edsel

Posted on March 22, 2016 by MCG

1958 edsel 2 door HTThe Motor City’s most spectacular and fascinating blunder, the Edsel became a case study in corporate failure. This rare promotional film reveals some of the marketing strategy behind the disaster. Great car lore, watch.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Edsel

MCG Executive Briefing for March 21, 2016

Posted on March 21, 2016 by MCG

Hupp CometThis year’s Pebble Beach Concours will feature a category for the so-called Junk Formula cars that competed in the Indy 500 from 1930-1937, like this 1932 Snowberger Hupp Comet. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Wild ’60s Match Racing Action from Cecil County Dragway

Posted on March 19, 2016 by MCG

We will never see drag racing like this again. Watch this amazing ’60s match-racing action from Cecil County Dragway way back when. And hang onto your seat. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Funny Cars, Super Stockers

MCG Executive Briefing for March 18, 2016

Posted on March 18, 2016 by MCG

1959 Porsche RSKTop sellers from the Jerry Seinfeld collection in the Gooding & Company Amelia Island auction included this 1959 718 RSK that hammered down for $2.9 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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March 16, 1966: Studebaker’s Final Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 by MCG

1966 Studebaker CommandersFifty years ago this week—March 16, 1966—the last Studebaker rolled off the line in Hamilton, Ontario. Here’s a quick look back at the mournful end of a storied automaker.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker

Video: The GM Futurliners and the Parade of Progress

Posted on March 16, 2016 by MCG

Futurliner displayEnthusiasts everywhere know of the General Motors Parade of Progress and its fabulous fleet of GM Futurliners. Now here’s some original color footage of the show and the vehicles in action.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Futurliners, GM Parade of Progress

Video: 1961 Jaguar Factory Tour

Posted on March 15, 2016 by MCG

Jaguar plant 1961Here’s a special treat. In this rare film called One Leap Ahead, we take a tour of the venerable Jaguar factory in Coventry, England in 1961. This is a look inside a world that scarcely exists anymore—enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Jaguar

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