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TIme-Lapse Video: Building the Porsche 911 GT3

Posted on March 30, 2022 by MCG

Through the magic of time-lapse photography, see a brand new Porsche 911 GT3 manufactured in just four minutes from start to finish. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Porsche 911 GT3

Room With a View: The 1964-72 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Posted on March 29, 2022 by MCG

There’s more to the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser—and its GM stablemate, the Buick Sport Wagon—than we might think. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick, Buick Sport Wagon, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

MCG Executive Briefing for March 28, 2022

Posted on March 27, 2022 by MCG

This 1968 Porsche 907 factory Le Mans racer was the top seller at the Artcurial Paris Retromobile sale, hammering down at $4.83 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1983 Chevrolet El Camino

Posted on March 26, 2022 by MCG

Take a good, close look at the 1983 El Camino in this original Chevrolet dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1983 El Camino, Chevrolet, Chevrolet El Camino

MCG Executive Briefing for March 25, 2022

Posted on March 24, 2022 by MCG

This 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 was the top seller at the Mecum Auctions Glendale sale, bringing $3.08 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Tiny Supercharged V8 Screams at 8,000 RPM

Posted on March 24, 2022 by MCG

Working entirely from scratch and using only manually operated machine tools, Don Baker built this quarter-scale V8 that includes a functional Roots blower and revs to 8,000 rpm. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures

Secrets of the Ford Y-Block V8, 1954-62

Posted on March 22, 2022 by MCG

The Y-Block of 1954-62 might not be the most beloved of the Ford V8s, but it’s a fascinating engine with some quirky and noteworthy features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Y-Block V8

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