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Bertone’s Pet: The 1963 Corvair Testudo

Posted on December 11, 2019 by MCG

Of all the fabulous creations of Nuccio Bertone, one of his favorites was a Chevrolet Corvair—the 1963 Bertone Testudo.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bertone, Bertone Testudo, Chevrolet Corvair, Giorgetto Giugiaro, Nuccio Bertone

Video: Selling the 1957 Plymouth

Posted on December 10, 2019 by MCG

Plymouth had a new selling story for 1957, with Forward Look styling, torsion-bar front suspension, and a catchy slogan: “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Forward Look, Plymouth, Suddenly It's 1960

MCG Executive Briefing for December 9, 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by MCG

Gooding & Company, which specializes in high-end collector cars like this 1958 Ferrari California, will host its first overseas event in London next April. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Palette Dansante: A Short 1956 Volkswagen Film

Posted on December 8, 2019 by MCG

Here’s a fascinating little Volkswagen film from 1956, when the German automaker was still finding its voice. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Doyle Dane Bernbach, Volkswagen

Market Watch: Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang

Posted on December 7, 2019 by MCG

Steve McQueen’s Highland Green ’68 Mustang from the movie Bullitt is expected to break auction records when it crosses the block at the Mecum Kissimmee sale in January. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Bullitt Mustang ', Ford Mustang, Steve McQueen

MCG Executive Briefing for December 6, 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by MCG

Five classic Mopar muscle cars from the collection of Tony D’Agostino, including a 1969 Charger Daytona, will be offered at the Mecum Kissimmee auction in January. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Henry Ford’s 1893 Kitchen Sink Engine

Posted on December 5, 2019 by MCG

The incredible career of Henry Ford starts here: with a handbuilt engine that first ran at Mrs. Ford’s kitchen sink. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Kitchen Sink Engine

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