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Video: Engineering the 1962 Ford Mustang I

Posted on June 25, 2015 by MCG

Mustang I DPGREVISED AND EXPANDED — This informative little film stars one of the Henry Ford Museum’s proudest possessions: the original 1962 Ford Mustang I prototype.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Mustang, Mustang I

EyesOn Design 2015

Posted on June 23, 2015 by MCG

1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser The NPD CollectionPresenting one of America’s finest collector car shows: the EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition. Here’s MCG’s report on this past Sunday’s event with a giant photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

MCG Executive Briefing for June 22, 2015

Posted on June 22, 2015 by MCG

250GTThis 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Competizione Alloy Berlinetta will be among the headliners at the Bonhams Quail Lodge sale on August 14. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Video: Autobiography of a Jeep 1943

Posted on June 20, 2015 by MCG

This short film tells one of the great stories of the American auto industry: the development of the heroic Jeep, the unstoppable vehicle that helped win World War II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland

Preview: 2015 EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition

Posted on June 18, 2015 by MCG

EoD_Jun 17 2015_0017Coming this Sunday: One of the great classic car shows in America and a Father’s Day tradition in Detroit, the annual EyesOn Design Automotive Exhibition. Here’s a full report from Wednesday’s media preview. Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

Another Look at Geronimo’s Cadillac

Posted on June 17, 2015 by MCG

Geronimo 1905 Locomobile Model CHere’s a very famous photo from the American West—and one more case where fact and folklore have become intertwined. Let’s explore the true story of Geronimo’s Cadillac. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Geronimo's Cadillac

Video: Ab Jenkins Faster Farther Safer

Posted on June 16, 2015 by MCG

JenkinsJoin Ab Jenkins on one of his early record runs, averaging more than 127 mph for 24 hours in his Pierce-Arrow V12 at Bonneville. Beautiful vintage film footage—enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ab Jenkins, Bonneville, Pierce-Arrow

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