From the nearly 200 remarkable vehicles on display at last weekend’s Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show, here are five we chose for a closer look. Join us for a fun journey into orphan car lore. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for September 25, 2015
The customized 1958 Chevy Impala that starred in the classic 1972 film American Graffiti goes on the auction block next week, where it is expected to bring up to $1.2 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Great Age of Convertible Racing in NASCAR
Today’s NASCAR fans might be shocked to learn there was once stock car racing with convertibles. There sure was, and it was very popular in its time. Here’s a fond look back at the NASCAR ragtops. Continue reading
Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show 2015
Presenting one of our favorite collector car events: the annual Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show in scenic Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan. And if you’re drawn to the rare and unusual in vintage cars, you’ll love it, too. Here’s our report with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for September 21, 2015
One of only 211 F-code supercharged examples produced by Ford, this 1957 Thunderbird will be among the headline attractions at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction Sept. 24-26 at Mandalay Bay. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Stirling Moss and MG at Bonneville
Presented in bright, crisp color, here is a celebrated moment in British motor history: Stirling Moss runs 245 mph in the MG EX181 streamliner at Bonneville in 1957, breaking a long list of international and American speed records. This is beautiful footage, watch. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for September 18, 2015
Once owned by Rolling Stone Keith Richards, this 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur was among the top sellers at the Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale, hammering down for $1.18 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading