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Video: Henry Ford Introduces the 1932 V8

Posted on July 5, 2018 by MCG

On March 31, 1932, Henry Ford shook the automotive world with a practical, low-cost V8. Here’s the original Ford newsreel heralding the event. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford V8, Henry Ford

Video: A Pocket History of the Fiat Topolino

Posted on July 3, 2018 by MCG

Here’s an excellent little pocket history of the Fiat Topolino, a masterpiece of design and one of the world’s most beloved cars.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

MCG Executive Briefing for July 2, 2018

Posted on July 2, 2018 by MCG

This Ferrari Mondial 500 Series II is expected to bring $5.5 million to $7.5 million at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Sale in August. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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One For the Books: Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson Battle in Chicago

Posted on July 1, 2018 by MCG

They’ll be talking about this NASCAR finish for years to come, as Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch traded blows in this weekend’s Monster Cup race at Chicagoland. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Monster Cup, NASCAR

A Video Biography of Mickey Thompson

Posted on June 30, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a quick video biography of one of the most remarkable characters in motorsports history, Mickey Thompson. Strap yourself in and watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville, Mickey Thompson

MCG Executive Briefing for June 29, 2018

Posted on June 29, 2018 by MCG

Finding a new home at $144,100, this numbers-matching 1960 Corvette was among the top 10 sellers at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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American Motors Muscle: The 1957 Rambler Rebel

Posted on June 27, 2018 by MCG

American Motors took one furtive shot at the performance market in the 1950s with the 1957 Rebel, cramming a beefy 327 CID V8 into a lightweight Rambler body. Here’s the story behind this unusual machine.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Rambler Rebel, American Motors, George Romney

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