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This Italian-bodied Packard Ran in the Mexican Road Race

Posted on July 31, 2021 by MCG

This slimmed-down Packard coupe with straight-eight power raced twice in the Carrera Panamericana, the famed Mexican road race. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Carrera Panamericana, Carrozzeria Rocco Motto, Jean Trévoux, Packard, Packard Rocco Motto

MCG Executive Briefing for July 30, 2021

Posted on July 29, 2021 by MCG

This 1978 Porsche 928 driven by actor Tom Cruise in the 1982 movie Risky Business will be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Houston auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Funny Car Pioneer: Jack Chrisman’s Comet

Posted on July 29, 2021 by MCG

The funny car, drag racing’s wild child, didn’t originate with any single car or driver. But one of the key racers to bring the movement to life was Jack Chrisman with his ’64/’65 Mercury Comet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chrisman's Comet, Funny Car, Jack Chrisman, Mercury Comet

A Quick History of Cadillac Station Wagons

Posted on July 28, 2021 by MCG

For decades Cadillac never built a station wagon, yet there are a surprising number of them around. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac CTS-V Wagon, Cadillac Station Wagon

2021 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s

Posted on July 26, 2021 by MCG

After a year off due to the pandemic, the Concours of America at St. John’s returned this past weekend as one of the country’s top classic car shows. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Concours of America at St. John's, St. John's Concours

MCG Executive Briefing for July 26, 2021

Posted on July 25, 2021 by MCG

This 1953 Fiat 8V Series 1 Berlinetta will be among the featured consignments at the RM Sotheby’s St. Moritz auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Chevy’s First V8: Inside the 1917-19 Model D

Posted on July 24, 2021 by MCG

Most enthusiasts know that Chevrolet first produced a V8 back in 1917, but there’s quite a bit more to know about this unusual engine.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Model D

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