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Bookshelf: Three New Books on the Muscle Car Era

Posted on October 10, 2018 by MCG

Muscle cars continue to be the hot tickets on the American car collecting scene. Here are three new books to fuel your interest and guide your way. Continue reading →

Posted in Bookshelf | Tagged Ford Mustang, General Motors COPO, Pontiac GTO

Life in a Trombone Case: The Motor City’s Velour Era

Posted on October 9, 2018 by MCG

The 1970s were an awkward time for America—in fashion, in hair styles, and yes, even in car interiors. We take a quick look back at the grand velour era of the Motor City. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Velour Car Interiors

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 →

Posted in Executive Briefing | Tagged MCG Executive Briefing

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cars and Swimming Pools

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

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