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Video: Smooth Sailing at Pontiac for 1964

Posted on May 8, 2019 by MCG

Learn all about the complete Pontiac line for 1964 just as the salesmen did, in this original GM dealer training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Pontiac, General Motors, Pontiac

Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1962 NHRA Winternationals

Posted on May 7, 2019 by MCG

From Pomona, California, here’s a great film vintage film report on the 1962 NHRA Winternationals.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Dragmaster Dart, NHRA, NHRA Winternationals

MCG Executive Briefing for May 6, 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by MCG

This 1955 MG Magnette ZA will be among the featured offerings at the Classic Car Auctions sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre in England. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Video: The Fisher Brothers Story

Posted on May 4, 2019 by MCG

The seven Fisher brothers played a critical role in the development of General Motors and the auto industry at large. Here’s their story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Body by Fisher, Fisher Brothers, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for May 3, 2019

Posted on May 3, 2019 by MCG

Trading hands at $75,790, this 1969 GTO Judge was among the top five sellers at the Carlisle Spring Auction in Pennsylvania. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Video: The Flat-Plane V8 Crankshaft Explained

Posted on May 2, 2019 by MCG

Why do they sound that way? Learn the principles of the flat-plane crankshaft in this entertaining and educational video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Cross-plane Crankshaft, Flat-plane crankshaft, Shelby Mustang V8, V8 engine

Watch Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Final Win: the 2000 Winston 500 at Talladega

Posted on May 1, 2019 by MCG

Dale Earnhardt Sr. scored his 76th and final NASCAR victory at the Talladega fall race in 2000—and it was truly one for the ages. See the last five laps of one his most memorable wins here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 2000 Winston 500, Dale Earnhardt Sr., NASCAR

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