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MCG Executive Briefing for October 29, 2018

Posted on October 29, 2018 by MCG

This 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Belinetta could bring up to $25 million at the  Artcurial Motorcars Retromobile auction in Paris. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Drag Racing in Harlingen, Texas Circa 1962

Posted on October 28, 2018 by MCG

Check out all the classic old-school drag cars in this awesome digital scrapbook from Harlingen Air Field circa 1962.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, Harlingen, Texas

Saturday Morning CarTune: Peugeot Joins the Wacky Races

Posted on October 27, 2018 by MCG

Remember the classic Saturday morning cartoon of the ’60s, Wacky Races? Most Americans have never seen Peugeot’s awesome 2013 tribute to the Hanna-Barbera show, so we’re sharing it here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Peugeot, Peugeot 208, Wacky Races

MCG Executive Briefing for October 26, 2018

Posted on October 26, 2018 by MCG

A British firm, RBW Classic Electric Cars, is offering all-new, battery-electric versions of the MGB roadster and Jaguar C-Type and XKSS. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Success at a Price: The 1957-59 DeSoto Firesweep

Posted on October 25, 2018 by MCG

Introduced in 1957, the low-priced Firesweep line gave Chrysler’s DeSoto division a much-needed boost in sales volume, but at a cost to the rest of the company. Mecum Auctions photo.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Forward Look, Desoto, DeSoto Firesweep

Ford Brings the Ranger Home to Michigan

Posted on October 23, 2018 by MCG

Now back in the midsize pickup market in a big way, Ford is cranking up production of the new Ranger at its Michigan Assembly Plant just west of Dearborn.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Ranger, Michigan Assembly Plant

MCG Executive Briefing for October 22, 2018

Posted on October 22, 2018 by MCG

This 1956 Ferrari 290 MM will be among the headliners at the RM Sotheby’s Petersen Museum auction in Los Angeles, where it is expected to bring up to $26 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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