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VIDEO: The 1951 NASCAR Motor City 250 in Detroit

Posted on May 10, 2017 by MCG

In the earliest days of NASCAR, the series ventured north a few times to race on the dirt oval at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit. Here’s an awesome three-minute newsreel that captures the intense action.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Michigan State Fairgrounds, NASCAR

Video: Selling the 1955 Dodge

Posted on May 9, 2017 by MCG

With an all-new style and attitude, sales shot straight through the roof for Dodge in 1955. Here’s an entertaining television sales pitch for the Dodge with the Hundred Million Dollar Look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Forward Look, Dodge

MCG Executive Briefing for May 8, 2017

Posted on May 8, 2017 by MCG

A collection of four special Chevrolet Corvettes, including this 1964 coupe customized for the New York World’s Fair, has been donated to the Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Chevy’s Baby Riviera: The 1964 Super Nova

Posted on May 6, 2017 by MCG

One of the most handsome Chevrolet show cars of the 1960s never made it to production in its original form, but it was influential all the same. Here’s a quick look at the 1964 Super Nova. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Super Nova

MCG Executive Briefing for May 5, 2017

Posted on May 5, 2017 by MCG

This pristine 1967 Corvette 427/435 hp convertible with only 24,000 miles and Bloomington Gold credentials is expected to bring up to $500,000 at the Mecum Indy auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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On Display at the IMS Museum: The Race Cars of AJ Foyt

Posted on May 3, 2017 by MCG

An impressive new exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum celebrates the career of AJ Foyt with more than 30 of his historic race cars. Here are a few examples from the once-in-a-lifetime show.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged AJ Foyt, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Video: Bill Holland Tests the 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Posted on May 2, 2017 by MCG

Join 1949 Indy 500 winner Bill Holland as he beats the tar out of Studebaker’s family sports car for 1956, the 275-hp Golden Hawk. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bill Holland, Studebaker, Studebaker Golden Hawk

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