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MCG Executive Briefing for August 30, 2021

Posted on August 29, 2021 by MCG

This LS-powered 1970 Malibu will be among a selection of Chevy restomods offered at the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Houston sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Argentine Rambler GT Too Good For the USA: IKA Torino

Posted on August 28, 2021 by MCG

The greatest Rambler American ever produced might not be a true Rambler at all, but the IKA Torino built in Argentina from 1966 to 1981. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for August 27, 2021

Posted on August 26, 2021 by MCG

At $1.76 million, this 1963 Ferrari GT 250 Lusso was among the top 10 sellers at the Mecum Monterey auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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This Car Ran 100 MPH in 1902. . . And It Was Electric

Posted on August 26, 2021 by MCG

In 1902, the fastest automobile in the world was electric. At Staten Island, New York, Walter Baker’s Electric Torpedo achieved the miraculous speed of 100 mph.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Baker Electric Torpedo, Baker Torpedo Kid, Walter C. Baker

Here’s a General Motors V8 Most Americans Have Never Seen: Holden

Posted on August 25, 2021 by MCG

From 1969 to 2000, General Motors Holden offered its own V8 engine for the Australian home market. And no, it wasn’t a copy of any previous GM V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Holden, Holden Blue Motor, Holden Red Motor, Holden V8

1949 Crosley: Disc Brake Pioneer

Posted on August 23, 2021 by MCG

In 1949, Crosley was the first auto manufacturer to offer modern-style disc brakes on a production automobile, but the experiment was not a success. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Crosley, Goodyear-Hawley Disc Brakes, Powel Crosley

MCG Executive Briefing for August 23, 2021

Posted on August 22, 2021 by MCG

This 1928 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 S-Type was the top seller at the Bonhams Quail Lodge auction, bringing $5.935 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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