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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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Video: Fangio Wins the 1956 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Posted on September 30, 2018 by MCG

July 14, 1956: Reigning world champion Juan Manuel Fangio, driving a Ferrari, wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone by more than one lap. See El Maestro at work in this stirring period newsreel.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged British Grand Prix, Formula 1, Juan Fangio

Saturday Morning CarTune: Flip the Frog Buys a New Car

Posted on September 29, 2018 by MCG

Here’s some vintage black-and-white cartoon fun from 1931: Flip the Frog in The New Car. Who knew? Cars can be a challenge for frogs or humans.  Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged Flip the Frog

MCG Executive Briefing for September 28, 2018

Posted on September 28, 2018 by MCG

This 1956 Thunderbird once owned by Marilyn Monroe could bring $250,000 to $500,000 or more next month, say specialists at Julien’s Auctions. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Chrysler Fuselage Look, 1969-73

Posted on September 27, 2018 by MCG

Chrysler’s 1969-1973 Fuselage Styling theme wasn’t a smash hit when it was new, but the look holds up surprisingly well today. Here’s the story with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Fuselage Look

The Packardbakers

Posted on September 25, 2018 by MCG

Reviled by Packard purists, ignored by the collector car world, the final Studebaker-based Packards of 1957-58 have earned the unfortunate name “Packardbaker.” Here’s their short, sad, and interesting story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Packard, Packardbaker, Studebaker-Packard

Turbine Dreams: The Fantastic 1961 Chrysler Turboflite

Posted on September 25, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a wild what if: Imagine if this far-out machine had become the famed Chrysler Turbine Ghia. Here’s the story behind the 1961 Chrysler Turboflite dream car.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design

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