Nearly forgotten today, Memphis-Arkansas Speedway was one of NASCAR’s largest oval tracks in the 1950s. It was 1.5 miles in length, featured dramatic high banking, and the surface was dirt. Here’s the amazing story. Continue reading
Video: Celebrating the Bob McGee ’32 Ford Roadster
The ’32 Ford roadster built by Bob McGee is a legend in the hot rod movement, and recently the pioneer highboy was enrolled in the National Historic Vehicle Register. Here’s a beautifully produced video showcasing the Deuce’s rich history. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for September 29, 2017
This highly original 1913 Stevens-Duryea is expected to bring $150,000 to $225,000 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Pressing Forward: the 1966 American Motors Cavalier Prototype
Out of sheer necessity, little American Motors was often the most creative of the Motor City carmakers in the 1960s. Here’s another great example: the 1966 AMC Cavalier prototype. Continue reading
One-Year Wonder: The Fastback 1949 Lincoln Town Sedan
For 1949, Lincoln briefly joined Detroit’s 1940s fastback craze with the Cosmopolitan Town Sedan. Here’s more on this obscure and interesting body style. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for September 25, 2017
This 1913 Peugeot L45 that raced at Indianapolis in 1916 will be among the offerings at the Bothwell Collection auction hosted by Bonhams on November 17. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: The Original Amphicar in Action, 1962
Want to have some fun? Check out this delightful film short from 1962 featuring the wonder of the day, the miraculous Amphicar 770. Continue reading