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MCG Executive Briefing for December 12, 2014

Posted on December 12, 2014 by MCG

DaytonaThis one-owner 1971 Ferrari Daytona sat untouched in a Toronto parking garage for 25 years. Now the survivor is headed to auction at the RM Amelia Island sale, where’s it’s expected to bring up to $600,000. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: How a Radial Engine Works—An Amazing Cutaway in Motion

Posted on December 11, 2014 by MCG

Jacobs radialBecause a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s a video that shows—with perfect clarity—the basic operation of a radial engine. It’s fun and fascinating, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged radial engine

A visit to the Crawford Auto Aviation Collection

Posted on December 9, 2014 by MCG

Stainless FordsMCG travels to Cleveland to tour one of the oldest and greatest car museums in America, the Crawford Auto Aviation Collection. Here’s our report with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums | Tagged Crawford Auto Aviation Collection

MCG Executive Briefing for December 8, 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by MCG

tl-horizontal_main_2xBefore there was a Barris TV Batmobile, this 1963 version was built for the Caped Crusader and used in DC Comics promotions. Now restored, the proto-Batmobile just sold at auction for $137,000. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Amazing French barn find: 60 rare classics uncovered

Posted on December 6, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari and MaseratiWhen he died, entrepreneur Roger Baillon left behind an incredible assortment of classic and exotic cars, all tucked away on a farm in the French countryside. Now the collection is coming to market. Have a look at this amazing find.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Bailon Collection, barn find

MCG Executive Briefing for December 5, 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by MCG

Mustang ShortyCreated by the famed Vince Gardner, this unique 1965 Mustang two-seat concept is expected to bring up to $600,000 at the Auctions America Fort Lauderdale sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.   – Auctions America photo by Drew Shipley 

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Video: 1965 NASCAR Motor Trend 500 at Riverside

Posted on December 3, 2014 by MCG

In the 1960s, Dan Gurney virtually owned the NASCAR events at Riverside, with five wins on the storied 2.7-mile road course. Watch this action-packed video recap of his victory in the 1965 Motor Trend 500.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Riverside Raceway

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