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Market Watch: Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang

Posted on December 7, 2019 by MCG

Steve McQueen’s Highland Green ’68 Mustang from the movie Bullitt is expected to break auction records when it crosses the block at the Mecum Kissimmee sale in January. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Bullitt Mustang ', Ford Mustang, Steve McQueen

MCG Executive Briefing for December 6, 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by MCG

Five classic Mopar muscle cars from the collection of Tony D’Agostino, including a 1969 Charger Daytona, will be offered at the Mecum Kissimmee auction in January. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Henry Ford’s 1893 Kitchen Sink Engine

Posted on December 5, 2019 by MCG

The incredible career of Henry Ford starts here: with a handbuilt engine that first ran at Mrs. Ford’s kitchen sink. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Kitchen Sink Engine

Video: Don Garlits Launches the Rear-Engine Dragster Revolution

Posted on December 4, 2019 by MCG

In 1971, Don Garlits turned the Top Fuel world around with Swamp Rat 14, his successful rear-engine dragster. Photo and video courtesy of NHRA.   Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Don Garlits, NHRA

Time Lapse Engine Rebuild: Harley-Davidson Sportster V-Twin

Posted on December 3, 2019 by MCG

Here’s another choice feature in the Hagerty time-lapse rebuild series: the classic Harley-Davidson Sportster Ironhead V-Twin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Hagerty Redline Rebuild, Harley-Davidson, Harley-Davidson Sportster

MCG Executive Briefing for December 2, 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019 by MCG

This 2006 Ford GT with only 562 miles on the clock will be among the featured lots at Mecum’s annual Kansas City sale. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Richard Petty’s Wild Ride at Darlington, 1970

Posted on November 30, 2019 by MCG

In the 1970 Rebel 400 at Darlington Raceway, future legend Richard Petty survived one of the scariest crashes in NASCAR history. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1970 Rebel 400, Darlington Raceway, NASCAR, Richard Petty

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