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MCG Executive Briefing for October 8, 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by MCG

With a fee-inclusive closing price of $1.29 million, this Martin DB4 Series V Vantage was the top seller at the Bonhams Zoute Grand Prix auction. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Cars and Swimming Pools

Posted on October 7, 2018 by MCG

In automotive PR photography the cliches are plentiful, and one of our favorite cliches is the car parked right next to a swimming pool. Here are a few fun examples.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1970 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on October 6, 2018 by MCG

The spectacular Pan Am 747 is the co-star in this marketing spot for the 1970 Ford Thunderbird line. Fasten your seat belts and join us.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird

MCG Executive Briefing for October 5, 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018 by MCG

This 1997 Acura Integra Type R hammered down for $63,800 in Las Vegas, signaling a generational shift in the collector car scene, says auction impresario Craig Jackson. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Corvair Two-Seater: The 1961 Sebring Spyder Concept

Posted on October 3, 2018 by MCG

More than once, General Motors played with the idea of transforming the sporty Corvair sedan into a real two-place sports car. Here’s the first official effort, the 1961 Sebring Spyder.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Chevrolet Corvair, Corvair Sebring Spyder

Vern Tardel’s Internet Junkyard

Posted on October 2, 2018 by MCG

Rejoice, Early Ford fans. Famed Ford expert and parts collector Vern Tardel has gone global with a new website dealing in rare, hard-to-find Fomoco components. Here’s the info. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford V8, Model A Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for October 1, 2018

Posted on October 1, 2018 by MCG

This rare 1933 Brough-Superior SS100 is expected to fetch $180,000 to $230,000 at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale on October 13-14. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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