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MCG Executive Briefing for July 5, 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by MCG

This 1966 Aston Martin DB5 is expected to bring up to $825,000 at the Bonhams Goodwood sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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This Car Changed Drag Racing: The Ramchargers’ High & Mighty

Posted on July 3, 2021 by MCG

Built by a group of young Chrysler engineers from the remains of a rusted-out ’49 Plymouth business coupe, The High & Mighty changed the sport of drag racing forever. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chrysler, High & Mighty, Ram Rod, Ramchargers

MCG Executive Briefing for July 2, 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021 by MCG

This 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Tour De France is expected to bring up to $6.5 million at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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If Syd Mead Designed a Concept Vehicle: 1966 Ford Ranger II

Posted on July 1, 2021 by MCG

Just imagine if the futurist and visionary Syd Mead had designed a concept vehicle. Now here it is: the 1966 Ford Ranger II.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Syd Mead

The Car That Inspired The Mustang: 1960-64 Corvair Monza

Posted on June 28, 2021 by MCG

It may not be totally obvious today, but the one car that inspired the 1965 Ford Mustang more than any other was the first-generation Corvair Monza of 1960-64. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, Chevrolet Corvair Monza, Corvair Monza Spyder, Ford Mustang

MCG Executive Briefing for June 28, 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by MCG

The classic sports car collection of Rush drummer Neil Peart will be offered at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Lycoming’s Leviathan: XR-7755, the Largest U.S. Aircraft Engine of World War II

Posted on June 26, 2021 by MCG

Lycoming, supplier of engines to Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg, has an additional claim to fame: builder of the XR7755, the largest U.S. aircraft engine of World War II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged E.L. Cord, Lycoming, Lycoming Aircraft

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