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Video: Stirling Moss and MG at Bonneville

Posted on September 19, 2015 by MCG

MossPresented 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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged MG, Stirling Moss

Video: Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life

Posted on September 12, 2015 by MCG

Race for a LifeThe great Barney Oldfield roars across the silver screen in this silent comedy short from 1913, Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life. This is a genuine slice of Americana—please enjoy.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Barney Oldfield

Video: The Final Mile of Frank Lockhart

Posted on September 9, 2015 by MCG

Daytona Frank LockhartIn April of 1928, American hero Frank Lockhart was killed in a violent, 200 mph crash on the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida. This is the newsreel footage from that tragic day.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Frank Lockhart

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by MCG

1935 Duesenberg SJ Mormon Meteor Harry YeaggyLabor Day weekend brings another edition of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s MCG’s report on this year’s gathering.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged ACD Festival

Video: 1970 Ford Drag Team in Action

Posted on September 2, 2015 by MCG

Hubert Platt Ford Drag teamHere’s some old-school drag racing. In this awesome 1970 clip, see Ford drag team stars Hubert Platt, Ed Terry, and Dick Loehr in action.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford Drag Team

Video: The Electric Cars of 1967

Posted on September 1, 2015 by MCG

Here’s an excellent look at the state of the art in electric cars in the 1960s, courtesy of British Pathé News. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Carter Coaster, Ford Comuta

Gee, Our Old LaSalle Ran Great

Posted on August 29, 2015 by MCG

1936 LaSalle Touring SedanFrom 1927 to 1940, the LaSalle was Cadillac’s beloved junior brand. Here’s a fond look back.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, LaSalle

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