At $237,500, this choice 1969 Mustang Boss 429 was one of the top 10 sellers at the annual Mecum Spring auction in Indianapolis. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
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Video: The Day Lotus and Cosworth Changed Formula One Forever
This short film from 1967 records one of the pivotal moments in Formula One history: the debut of the Lotus 49 and the Ford-Cosworth DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix. Continue reading
Dreams and Nightmares—The Chrysler Edition
In this installment of Dreams and Nightmares, we explore the hits and misses in Chrysler experimental design. Which are the hits and which are the misses? As always, we leave that for you to decide. Continue reading
Five Great Race Cars That Never Won The Indy 500
It seems almost unfair: Only one car can win the Indianapolis 500 each year. So here we celebrate five exceptional race cars that never triumphed at the greatest spectacle in racing. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 23, 2014
This highly original 1965 Ford GT40 roadster prototype, one of four, will star at RM Auction’s Monterey sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing. -photo Pawel Litwinski © 2014 courtesy RM Auctions
Tony Matthews Cutaway: The Mercedes-Ilmor 500I pushrod Indy V8
Presenting our greatest Tony Matthews cutaway yet: the most famous engine in Indy 500 history, the 1994 Mercedes-Ilmor pushrod V8. Continue reading
Mark and Laura Stielow’s Spring Car Party 2014
One of our favorite things about May in the Motor City is Mark and Laura Stielow’s annual Spring Car Party. Great friends and great cars: What could be better? Here’s a look at this past weekend’s event. Continue reading