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MCG Executive Briefing for December 7, 2018

Posted on December 7, 2018 by MCG

This unique 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake will be offered at the Mecum Kissimmee auction on February 3-13. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Ford V8 Times Two: The Merry-Neville Twin-Engine Semi-Tractor

Posted on December 5, 2018 by MCG

If one is good, two must be better. Here’s the 1940 Merry-Neville Twin-Engine semi-tractor, an upfitted Ford Cabover powered by a pair of Ford V8 engines.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Flathead V8, Merry-Neville

One of a Kind: The 1915 Buick Twin Six Prototype

Posted on December 4, 2018 by MCG

You’ll never see another one. This unusual 1915 Buick V12 prototype was created by Buick engineer Walter Marr, and it’s still in his family today. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1915 Buick Twin Six, Buick, Leo Goosen, Walter Marr

MCG Executive Briefing for December 3, 2018

Posted on December 3, 2018 by MCG

The famed Lloyd Bakan ’32 Ford coupe will be among the historic hot rods offered at the RM Sotheby’s Petersen Museum sale in Los Angeles. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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December 2, 1927: Henry Ford Introduces the Model A

Posted on December 2, 2018 by MCG

On this day in 1927, Henry Ford presented to the world his second major triumph: the legendary Model A. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Model A Ford

1956 Chrysler Highway Hi-Fi: A Record Player For Your Car

Posted on December 1, 2018 by MCG

Car audio has worked its way through a number of music formats through the years, including 8-Track, cassette, and Compact Disc. Here’s one early effort: Chrysler’s Highway Hi-Fi record player of 1956. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Highway Hi-Fi

MCG Executive Briefing for November 30, 2018

Posted on November 30, 2018 by MCG

At $147,450, this 1961 Jaguar E-Type flat-floor roadster was the top sale at the H&H Classics Buxton, UK auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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