Presenting our favorite Tony Matthews cutaway yet: one of the greatest and most famous engines in Indy 500 history, the 1994 Mercedes-Ilmor pushrod V8. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for May 19, 2017
At $220,000, this pristine and original 1968 Shelby GT500 KR was among the top 10 sellers at the Auctions America Auburn Spring Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Stillborn: The 1947 Willys 6-70
Flush with success with the World War II Jeep, Willys-Overland attempted to re-enter the passenger car market in 1947 with the model 6-70. It never happened, alas, but it’s a fascinating story. Continue reading
Video: The 1955 Turin Auto Show
See all the latest models from the United Kingdom and Europe for 1955 in this vintage newsreel feature covering the 37th Salone dell’Automobile di Torino—the Turin Motor Show. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 15, 2017
A 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition Coupe raced by Briggs Cunningham at Le Mans will be offered at the 2017 Bonhams Quail Lodge auction on August 18. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Patti Page Pitches the 1958 Oldsmobile
In the 1950s, the face and voice of Oldsmobile on television was the incomparable Patti Page. Here she uses her golden pipes to sing the praises of the 1958 Oldsmobile line. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 12, 2017
This 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster, purchased new by Howard Hughes, earned Best of Show at last weekend’s Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading