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Video: When Ford, Lotus, and Jim Clark Conquered the 1965 Indy 500

Posted on September 3, 2019 by MCG

In 1965, Colin Chapman, Jim Clark, and the Ford Motor Company teamed up to change the Indy 500 forever. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1965 Indianapolis 500, Colin Chapman, Indianapolis 500, Jim Clark, Lotus-Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for September 2, 2019

Posted on September 2, 2019 by MCG

Hennessey will offer Venom tuner editions of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 in 1,200, 1,000, and 825-horsepower versions. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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2019 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Posted on September 1, 2019 by MCG

Labor Day Weekend brings one of our favorite vintage car events, the annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s our report on this year’s edition. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Video: Introducing the 1951 DeSoto

Posted on August 31, 2019 by MCG

We’d recognize that smile anywhere. Here’s the story on the new DeSoto lineup for 1951. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Desoto, DeSoto Grille Teeth

MCG Executive Briefing for August 30, 2019

Posted on August 30, 2019 by MCG

Musician James Hetfeld of Metallica has donated 10 of his custom-built hot rods to the Petersen Automotive Museum, including this 1937 Lincoln, Voodoo Priest. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Market Watch: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe

Posted on August 29, 2019 by MCG

Offered for only one year, the split-window coupe is Corvette royalty. This example, to be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas sale, has some additional special features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, Bill Mitchell, Corvette Split-WIndow, Zora Arkus-Duntov

Video: 1963 Chevy Trucks Tackle the Baja Run

Posted on August 27, 2019 by MCG

Join a convoy of tough Chevy trucks as they make the trek from Michigan to the Southern tip of Baja California in this original 1963 film campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Trucks

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