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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

Video: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept by Ghia

Posted on April 30, 2019 by MCG

From one of yesterday’s tomorrows, here’s a creative solution to the urban transportation problem: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept, Ford, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for April 29, 2019

Posted on April 29, 2019 by MCG

Classic European coupes including this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb will be featured at the Silverstone Auctions sale in Oxfordshire, England on May 11. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Market Watch: 1957 Ford Phase 1 Supercharged

Posted on April 28, 2019 by MCG

This ultra-rare 1957 Ford Custom with factory supercharger will cross the block at the Mecum Auctions Indy sale on May 14-19. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged 1957 Ford Phase 1, Ford Custom, Ford Motor Company

A Video Biography of Walter P. Chrysler

Posted on April 27, 2019 by MCG

From the Chrysler Corporation, here’s a beautifully made video biography of Walter P. Chrysler, one of the original automotive tycoons. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler

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