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Video: Steve Allen and Don Knotts Pitch the 1960 Plymouth

Posted on November 4, 2014 by MCG

In this spot from the golden age of television, two of the funniest men in show business use their classic Man in the Street bit to sell the 1960 Plymouth. Lots of fun, watch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Don Knotts, Steve Allen

MCG Executive Briefing for November 3, 2014

Posted on November 3, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari 275 LFPre-auction estimates range from $2.4 million to $3.2 million for this alloy-bodied 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB to be offered at the Bonhams Bond Street sale this month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: An animated history of F1–for kids of all ages

Posted on November 2, 2014 by MCG

GP4In honor of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, here’s a wonderful animation that celebrates the history of Formula One. It’s guaranteed to bring out the child in you.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Formula One

Video: A tribute to Dan Gurney, winner of the Edison-Ford Medal

Posted on November 1, 2014 by MCG

Gurney 1966This week at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Dan Gurney was presented with the Edison-Ford Medal. This excellent video biography was produced for the occasion—enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Dan Gurney

MCG Executive Briefing for October 31, 2014

Posted on October 31, 2014 by MCG

Pontiac BonnevilleThis 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Motorama dream car, which last changed hands in 2006 for $3.08 million, will be among the headliners at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  -Barrett-Jackson photo      Continue reading →

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Video: The Carroll Shelby story–in his own words

Posted on October 30, 2014 by MCG

Carroll ShelbyIn this great little 1965 film produced by the Ford Motor Company, Carroll Shelby himself tells the story of the Cobra and Shelby American. In Shelby’s manner of speaking, he’d call that straight from the horse’s mouth. Don’t miss it.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Carroll Shelby, Shelby American, Shelby Cobra

Mickey Thompson’s 427 Ford Hemi V8–And its Fascinating Secret

Posted on October 28, 2014 by MCG

Mickey Thompson Hemi ThunderboltYes, it’s a hemi. No, it’s not a Chrysler. It’s a big-block 427 CID Ford hemi engineered by Mickey Thompson in 1963. But wait until you see inside—you might not believe your eyes.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged Ford, Ford 427 Hemi, Mickey Thompson, Mickey Thompson Hemi Heads

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