This 1966 Shelby Cobra with only 18,000 miles will be among a number of noteworthy Shelby vehicles offered at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 13-21. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
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Auction Watch: A Rare Pair of ZL1 Camaros
With only 69 units produced, the 1969 Camaro ZL1 is a rare sight on the auction scene. But at the Mecum Kissimee Auction on January 5-14, a matching pair will cross the block as a single lot. Here’s the backstory on these two special Camaros. Continue reading
Video: Zora Arkus-Duntov and the 1956 Chevy Conquer Pikes Peak
See Zora Arkus-Duntov himself behind the wheel in this original factory film as he smashes the production car record at Pikes Peak with a prototype 1956 Chevrolet. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 29, 2017
The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles will feature a selection of special Porsches in an exhibit entitled The Porsche Effect that opens on February 3. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: The Ultimate Hot Wheels Track–Two Stories Tall!
You know what they say: It’s never too late to have an awesome childhood. Check out this two-story Hot Wheels track for big kids that takes up much of the builder’s back yard. Whee! Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1955 Studebakers
Here’s the story on the Studebaker line for 1955—the autos Car Life magazine called “the safest cars on the road.” Continue reading
Video: 1948 Tucker Dyno Test
Much of the Tucker story is shrouded in myth and mystery, but thanks to Ida Automotive and Preston Tucker LLC, one data point is now nailed down for good. Here’s a dyno test of an original Tucker 48. Continue reading