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MCG Executive Briefing for March 11, 2016

Posted on March 11, 2016 by MCG

Jeep 715 Crew ChiefJeep has unveiled seven new concept vehicles for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari later this month, including this stylized tribute to the 1967 Kaiser M715 military vehicle. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Chrysler Forward Look for 1959

Posted on March 10, 2016 by MCG

1959 Forward Look RussianFor 1959, the Chrysler Corporation was on a roll with its Forward Look styling by Virgil Exner. See the entire product lineup in this series of great promotional spots produced for An Evening With Fred Astaire.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler

The Anglias: Drag Racing’s Little Monsters

Posted on March 8, 2016 by MCG

Kohler Bros. King Kong Anglia AAGS 360Spooky to drive but fun to watch, the Anglia gassers contributed more than their fair share of excitement to the glory days of drag racing. Here’s a quick look back at the colorful little devils.  Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Ford Anglia, gassers

MCG Executive Briefing for March 7, 2016

Posted on March 7, 2016 by MCG

Bugatti Vanden PlasWith a pre-auction estimate of up to $13 million, this 1937 Bugatti 57SC Sports Tourer with unique Vanden Plas bodywork will headline this week’s Bonhams Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for March 4, 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by MCG

1932 Edsel SpeedsterEdsel Ford’s own custom-built 1932 Ford Speedster will star at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction, where it is expected to bring $1.2 million to $1.4 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Buick Nailhead V8

Posted on March 3, 2016 by MCG

Buick V8 originalThe Buick Nailhead was among the best of the original postwar American V8s—and among the most misunderstood. Here’s the story behind Buick’s powerhouse, including how it earned the name Nailhead.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Nailhead, General Motors

Video: Introducing the Fiat 500

Posted on March 1, 2016 by MCG

Pair 1957 Fiat 500Bellissimo! Presenting the doughty and dauntless little auto that put postwar Italy on wheels, the Fiat 500. Discover how millions of owners fell in love with the Cinquecento in this original 1960 commercial spot.    Continue reading →

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