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MCG Executive Briefing for August 18, 2017

Posted on August 18, 2017 by MCG

The 2004 Shelby Cobra concept, created to reboot Carroll Shelby’s historic relationship with the Ford Motor Company, will be offered at auction in November. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Cruising Hollywood Boulevard in 1957

Posted on August 17, 2017 by MCG

Hey, car spotters: Here’s another trip down memory lane—this time around, Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles circa 1957. Check out all the great old rides in this period film clip. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hollywood Boulevard

Birthplace of the Ford Automobile: 58 Bagley Avenue

Posted on August 15, 2017 by MCG

A while back at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we took a look at the second car built in the city of Detroit, Henry Ford’s 1896 quadricycle. Now we pay a visit to the familiar address where the car was built, 58 Bagley Avenue.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Quadricycle, Henry Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for August 14, 2017

Posted on August 14, 2017 by MCG

Hammering down at $415,000, this 1970 Plymouth Superbird was the top seller at the Mecum Auctions Harrisburg, Pennsylvania sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Bill Mitchell Showpiece: 1963 Oldsmobile J-TR

Posted on August 12, 2017 by MCG

Based on a production 1963 F-85 convertible, the Oldsmobile J-TR show car is little known today, but it bears the unmistakable stamp of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell. Here’s a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile JT-R

MCG Executive Briefing for August 11, 2017

Posted on August 11, 2017 by MCG

This concours-grade 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta is expected to bring $8.5 million to $10 million at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale on August 18-19. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Carroll Shelby Pitches the 1968 Mustang

Posted on August 10, 2017 by MCG

Among his many talents, Carroll Shelby was one of the car industry’s great salesmen. Here the Ford Motor Company puts him to work selling the 1968 Mustang line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Mustang, Carroll Shelby

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