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Video: NASCAR 1958 Southern 500

Posted on September 12, 2018 by MCG

On September 1, 1958, Fireball Roberts scored his first Southern 500 win at Darlington Raceway driving a year-old Chevrolet. Here’s an excellent period film report on the popular victory.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Darlington Raceway, Fireball Roberts, NASCAR, Southern 500

Video: The 1963 Super Sport Line From Chevrolet

Posted on September 11, 2018 by MCG

For 1963, Chevrolet was ready for the industry’s exploding youth and performance movement with the exciting Super Sport line. Here’s the the pitch starring the familiar voice of Chevrolet, Joel Aldred.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Super Sport, Corvair Monza Spyder, Corvette Sting Ray

MCG Executive Briefing for September 10, 2018

Posted on September 10, 2018 by MCG

At nearly $676,000 fee-inclusive, this 1931 Cadillac V-16 Fleetwood Sport Phaeton was among the top five sellers at the RM Sotheby’s London sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Greenfield Village Old Car Festival 2018

Posted on September 9, 2018 by MCG

Now going on 68 years, the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival is the granddaddy of vintage car shows. Here’s MCG’s report on this year’s event with a big photo gallery.

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Posted in Events | Tagged Greenfield Village, Old Car Festival

Video: Presenting the 1958 Cadillac

Posted on September 8, 2018 by MCG

In the 1950s, Cadillac dominated the luxury car market in America. Here’s the Standard of the World for 1958.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for September 7, 2018

Posted on September 7, 2018 by MCG

This 1929 Duesenberg J with distinctive coachwork by Derhham and Bohman and Schwartz was among the top 10 sellers at the annual RM Sotheby’s Auburn Fall auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1942 Oldsmobiles

Posted on September 6, 2018 by MCG

Nineteen-forty-two was a brief model year for Oldsmobile, but a fascinating one. Here’s the new B-44 Olds with Fuselage Fenders and Double-Duty Bumpers.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile

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