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Video: 1911 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 24, 2013 by MCG

Here’s some exceptional, seldom-seen film footage of the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500-Mile Sweepstakes. You’ve never seen anything like this—just watch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1911 Indy 500, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Video: 1965 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 23, 2013 by MCG

Okay, children of the ’60s: Here’s your most memorable Indy 500—repackaged in convenient 20-minute video form.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The best Indianapolis 500 pace cars of all time

Posted on May 22, 2013 by MCG

Now it’s time to accentuate the positive. Here are some of the greatest Indianapolis 500 pace cars through the years.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500 pace car

Video: the 1959 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Detroit

Posted on May 21, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a find: a clean, bright copy of the 1959 NHRA/Hot Rod film, Ingenuity in Action. Presenting the story of the inaugural NHRA U.S. Nationals in Detroit — a classic moment in drag racing history.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Detroit Dragway

A visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Posted on May 15, 2013 by MCG

In the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you’ll find one of the finest auto museums in the world. Here’s the cook’s tour with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

A Very Special ’40 Willys Coupe

Posted on May 14, 2013 by MCG

Have a look at this beautiful, one-of-a-kind Willys woody coupe constructed in Ohio back in the late 1940s.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Willys

Dean Jeffries 1933–2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by MCG

The automotive world has lost a great painter, builder, and creative force. Dean Jeffries, creator of the Mantaray and the Monkeemobile, has passed away at age 80.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Dean Jeffries

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