In February of 1967, the Pontiac division of General Motors joined the red-hot ponycar wars with the Firebird. Here’s the sales pitch in an original Pontiac promotional clip. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 16, 2018
Direct from the estate of longtime owner Jim Street, the early Barris custom known as the Golden Sahara will be offered without reserve at the Mecum Indy auction on May 15-19. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1960 Chrysler Unibody
The Chrysler Corporation took a bold step in 1960 when it converted its entire model line from traditional body-on-frame to unitized construction. Here’s the engineering project as recorded in an original 1960 factory film. Continue reading
Video: The Magic Midget — a History of MG in Racing
Many automakers claim their roots are in racing, but in the case of Britain’s storied MG marque, it’s the honest truth. Here’s a neat film history of MG in racing with the focus on the early years. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 12, 2018
A 1963 Ferrari 250/275P and a 1929 Duesenberg J roadster took the Best in Show honors at this past weekend’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1950 Ford
With improvements aplenty, the 1950 Ford line was marketed as “50 ways new, 50 ways better!” Here’s the confident sales pitch in an original Ford theatrical reel. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 9, 2018
This 1968 Porsche 908K is among the early consignments at the 2018 RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale on August 24-25, where it is expected to bring up to $2.8 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading