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MCG Executive Briefing for November 2, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 by MCG

This rare 1965 Plymouth drag car, one of six factory altered-wheelbase racers, will cross the block at the Mecum Kissimmee sale in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Moves Uptown: The 1958 Impala

Posted on November 1, 2018 by MCG

The 1958 model year signaled a major change of direction for America’s most popular car. The little Stovebolt Chevy was all grown up. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, General Motors

Your 1,000-Horsepower Factory Crate Engine Has Arrived

Posted on October 30, 2018 by MCG

At the SEMA performance industry show in Las Vegas this week, Mopar reset the bar for factory crate engines—at 1,000 horsepower. Behold the Hellephant 426 Hemi V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Industry News, Technology | Tagged Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Hellephant Crate Engine, Mopar, Mopar Super Charger Concept

Video: Introducing the 1970 AMC Gremlin

Posted on October 30, 2018 by MCG

In 1970, tiny American Motors used ingenuity, not big dollars, to create the Gremlin, its entry in the critical new subcompact class.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gremlin, American Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for October 29, 2018

Posted on October 29, 2018 by MCG

This 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Belinetta could bring up to $25 million at the  Artcurial Motorcars Retromobile auction in Paris. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Drag Racing in Harlingen, Texas Circa 1962

Posted on October 28, 2018 by MCG

Check out all the classic old-school drag cars in this awesome digital scrapbook from Harlingen Air Field circa 1962.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, Harlingen, Texas

Saturday Morning CarTune: Peugeot Joins the Wacky Races

Posted on October 27, 2018 by MCG

Remember the classic Saturday morning cartoon of the ’60s, Wacky Races? Most Americans have never seen Peugeot’s awesome 2013 tribute to the Hanna-Barbera show, so we’re sharing it here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Peugeot, Peugeot 208, Wacky Races

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