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Video: A Few Choice Words From Smokey Yunick

Posted on March 2, 2019 by MCG

Smokey Yunick was racing’s American folk hero. Here’s Smokey himself circa 1996, offering his unique opinions on NASCAR, Bill France Jr, his old friend AJ Foyt, and other choice topics.
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Posted in Auto History | Tagged NASCAR, Smokey Yunick

MCG Executive Briefing for March 1, 2019

Posted on March 1, 2019 by MCG

This 1951 Land Rover Series I will be among the “Best of British” vehicles offered at the Classic Car Auctions sale on March 23-24 in Birmingham, England. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Roaring ’65s from Plymouth

Posted on February 28, 2019 by MCG

For 1965, the Plymouth lineup included the hottest engine combinations in the biz, a broadened product line, and a new slogan: “The Roaring ’65s.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

Introducing the 1953 Packards

Posted on February 26, 2019 by MCG

Change was in the air at Packard for 1953, as the venerable Motor City automaker rolled out its realigned Packard and Clipper lines.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Packard, Packard, Packard Clipper

MCG Executive Briefing for February 25, 2019

Posted on February 25, 2019 by MCG

A new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum features race cars from the collection of Bruce Meyer, including the famed Greer-Black-Prudhomme fuel dragster. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: The Phil Hill Story

Posted on February 24, 2019 by MCG

Here’s an excellent video biography of Phil Hill, America’s first Formula 1 champion, narrated by another automotive legend, Brock Yates.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Brock Yates, Phil Hill

The Infamous Triumph Rocket III Video

Posted on February 22, 2019 by MCG

From way back in 2007, here’s one of the motor industry’s earliest viral videos: Triumph’s sendup of its own Rocket III.  It’s still great fun, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Rocket III

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