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Video: Corvette Museum rescue

Posted on March 4, 2014 by MCG

Corvette hoistHere’s a quick video summary of the vehicle recovery operations at the National Corvette Museum.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums, Industry News | Tagged National Corvette Museum

Video: Test–driving the Chrysler Turbine Ghia

Posted on March 3, 2014 by MCG

Here’s a treat: a rare factory promotional film from 1963 showing the beautiful Chrysler Turbine Ghia in action at the Chelsea Proving Grounds. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Turbine, Ghia

MCG Executive Briefing for March 3, 2014

Posted on March 3, 2014 by MCG

Lexus-RC-350-F-SportLexus has released photos of the V6-powered RC 350 F Sport in advance of its debut at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. Get all the latest car industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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More lost marques of Chrysler

Posted on March 2, 2014 by MCG

1966 Sunbeam Tiger 260As promised, here’s another batch of long-lost Chrysler brands—from the familiar to the obscure. How many do you recognize?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler

Saturday Morning CarTune: Detroit City

Posted on March 1, 2014 by MCG

Detroit City Bobby BareThis week’s CarTune is Bobby Bare’s first hit and a genuine country classic, “Detroit City.”  Continue reading →

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Ford celebrates 80 years of the ute

Posted on February 28, 2014 by MCG

1958 Ford V8 Mainline Coupe UtilityThey’re part car, part pickup truck, and totally Australian. This week, Ford is celebrating the 80th birthday of the distinctive body style called the Utility Coupe—you know it as the Ute.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Coupe Utility, Ute

MCG Executive Briefing for February 28, 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by MCG

1937-Delahaye-135-Competition-Court-Torpedo-Roadster-by-Figoni-et-FalaschiThis 1937 Delahaye 135 with bodywork by Figoni et Falaschi is one of 90 exceptional autos offered by RM Auctions at its Amelia Island sale on March 8. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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