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
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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
Billetproof Michigan 2014
The traditional hot rod show known as Billetproof Michigan celebrated its 10th anniversary this past weekend. Here’s a full report and a big photo gallery. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 19, 2014
At $213,400, this magnificent 1934 Chrysler Imperial Custom Airflow was the top seller at Auctions America’s Auburn spring sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Detroit Dragway Reunion 2014
Southeast Michigan drag racers gathered at Milan Dragway this weekend to remember one of the area’s great race tracks, legendary Detroit Dragway. Here’s a report. Continue reading