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MCG Executive Briefing for July 19, 2019

Posted on July 19, 2019 by MCG

In California, Chevrolet formally introduced the long-awaited C8 mid-engine Corvette Stingray with a base price of less than $60,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The Story of Silent Sam, the 1967 STP Turbine

Posted on July 17, 2019 by MCG

Few race cars have generated more controversy than the STP Turbine that darned near won the 1967 Indy 500. Here’s a great little period video with the story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1967 STP Turbine, Any Granatelli, Indianapolis 500, Parnelli Jones

Video: Nitro Fuel System Secrets

Posted on July 16, 2019 by MCG

A Top Fuel engine is one of the most awesome internal combustion machines ever created, and the fuel system is the key to it all. Courtesy of NHRA, here’s a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NHRA, NHRA Funny Car, Top Fuel Dragster

MCG Executive Briefing for July 15, 2019

Posted on July 15, 2019 by MCG

The 1,000 mph Bloodhound LSR racer will undergo 600 mph shakedown tests at the Hakskeen Pan in South Africa’s Kalahari Desert. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Inside the Ford Design Studios, 1964

Posted on July 13, 2019 by MCG

Here’s a rare look inside the Ford styling studios in the early ’60s with an original company film called Styling and the Experimental Car.    

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Mustang

MCG Executive Briefing for July 12, 2019

Posted on July 12, 2019 by MCG

This 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet is expected to bring $7 million to $8 million at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The 1965 Corvette Mako Shark II

Posted on July 11, 2019 by MCG

The Corvette Mako Shark II was an influential concept for Chevrolet: It led directly to the production 1968 Corvette. Here are the fascinating details in an original GM promo film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Corvette, General Motors, Mako Shark II, Manta Ray

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