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GM’s First Mid-Engine Corvette: The 1968 Chevrolet Astro II

Posted on October 22, 2019 by MCG

The concept of a mid-engine Corvette is almost as old as the Corvette itself. Here’s the General’s first attempt at the driver-first vehicle layout, the 1968 Chevrolet Astro II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet Astro II, Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for October 21, 2019

Posted on October 21, 2019 by MCG

Octane magazine has honored the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with its Concours of the Year award. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser remember Andy Granatelli

Posted on October 19, 2019 by MCG

Andy Granatelli was one of the great characters in American motorsports. Here are two more characters, Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser, with some memorable stories about Andy. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Andy Granatelli, Bobby Unser, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Parnelli Jones

MCG Executive Briefing for October 18, 2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by MCG

BMW unveiled this rare 1976 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE), now fully restored, at its Rosslyn, South Africa plant. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Inside the Fabulous Hudson Hornets, 1951-57

Posted on October 16, 2019 by MCG

The Hudson Hornet—sorry, we mean the Fabulous Hudson Hornet—might be the most memorable car the company ever built. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged H-145, Hudson, Hudson Hornet, Hudson Motor Car Co., Twin-H Power

Video: Marketing the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair

Posted on October 15, 2019 by MCG

For 1960, General Motors had a new and different kind of car to market to the American public: the air-cooled, rear-engine Chevrolet Corvair.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors, Joel Aldred

MCG Executive Briefing for October 14, 2019

Posted on October 14, 2019 by MCG

This track-proven 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Berlinetta was the top seller at the Bonhams Zoute GP auction, bringing $3.174 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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