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Video: Engineering the Ford Cortina Mark I

Posted on August 4, 2019 by MCG

The 1962-66 Cortina Mark I was a landmark product for Ford of Britain. Watch the engineers torture-test their new creation in this nifty factory film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Cortina Mark I, Ford Motor Company

Video: The 1963 Daytona 500

Posted on August 3, 2019 by MCG

The 1963 Daytona 500, won by beloved underdog Tiny Lund, is one of the great stories in American motorsports. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1963 Daytona 500, NASCAR, Tiny Lund, Wood Brothers

MCG Executive Briefing for August 2, 2019

Posted on August 2, 2019 by MCG

This McLaren M6B-Ford campaigned by Shelby Racing and Peter Revson in the 1968 Can-Am series will be featured at the Bonhams Quail Lodge sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Proof of the Pluses: A 1956 Chevrolet Film

Posted on August 1, 2019 by MCG

The 1956 Chevrolet is pitted one-on-one against the 1956 Ford in this original General Motors dealer training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Tri-Five Chevrolet

2019 St. John’s Concours

Posted on July 30, 2019 by MCG

From colorful ’60s Gassers to vintage Rolls-Royces, the whole wide world of automobiles was on display at the 2019 Concours d’Elegance of America.

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

MCG Executive Briefing for July 29, 2019

Posted on July 29, 2019 by MCG

One of the fastest cars to ever turn a wheel at Indy, this ex-Scott Brayton 1995 Lola Buick/Menard will be offered at the Mecum Monterey auction in August. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Time-Lapse Engine Rebuild: Buick 401 Nailhead V8

Posted on July 27, 2019 by MCG

The Redline Rebuild guys are at it again. Here’s their latest time-lapse engine overhaul, a Buick Nailhead V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Buick Nailhead V8, Hagerty Redline Rebuild, Time-Lapse Engine Rebuild

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