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Video: Chevrolet Tours the Pennsylvania Turnpike, 1951

Posted on October 4, 2015 by MCG

WindshieldJoin a typical American family—Mom, Pop, Junior, and Sis—for this 1951 tour of one of America’s great highways, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in their brand new Chevrolet Styline De Luxe Convertible.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Pennsylvania Turnpike

MCG Executive Briefing for October 2, 2015

Posted on October 2, 2015 by MCG

Ford FairlaneOne of only 57 produced, this 1966 Ford Fairlane R-Code, complete with 427 CID side-oiler V8, sold for a record $275,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2015 auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Selling the 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on October 1, 2015 by MCG

0 1955 Thunderbird studioIn this 1955 promotional spot, the Ford Motor Company unveils its new two-seat sports luxury car, the Thunderbird, unpacking the marketing plan for five more decades of T-Birds to follow. The Thunderbird story starts here—watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Thunderbird

Glenmoor Reunion 2015

Posted on September 29, 2015 by MCG

King MidgetsGone but far from forgotten, the annual Glenmoor Gathering in Canton, Ohio, was one of America’s great collector car events. This past weekend the organizers held a casual reunion and naturally, MCG was there. Here’s our report with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for September 28, 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by MCG

Thomas FlyerA production twin to the legendary 1908 New York-to-Paris winner, this rare 1907 Thomas Flyer 4-60 could bring up to $600,000 at the RM Sotheby’s Hershey auction on Oct. 9. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Five Noteworthy Vehicles at the 2015 Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

Posted on September 26, 2015 by MCG

From the nearly 200 remarkable vehicles on display at last weekend’s Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show, here are five we chose for a closer look. Join us for a fun journey into orphan car lore.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

MCG Executive Briefing for September 25, 2015

Posted on September 25, 2015 by MCG

1958 ImpalaThe customized 1958 Chevy Impala that starred in the classic 1972 film American Graffiti goes on the auction block next week, where it is expected to bring up to $1.2 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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