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Video: Time-Lapse Restoration of a Vespa Motor Scooter

Posted on January 5, 2017 by MCG

The passion for machines takes many forms. Witness the total restoration of a Vespa 125cc motor scooter, here reduced to only three minutes via time lapse photography, and see the beautiful result. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Vespa

Video: Working Chevy LS3 V8 Created on a 3D Printer

Posted on January 2, 2017 by MCG

Here’s another awesome feat of craftsmanship by Eric Harrell: a working model of a Chevrolet LS3 V8 constructed almost entirely on a 3D printer. Check this out. Continue reading →

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Video: A Five-Minute History of the BMW 5 Series

Posted on January 2, 2017 by MCG

Introduced in 1972, the 5 Series altered the trajectory of BMW as an automaker. This excellent short film by BMW tells the story with teutonic efficiency. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged BMW, BMW 5 Series

MCG Executive Briefing for January 2, 2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by MCG

This 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet with coachwork by Vanvooren Is expecting to bring more than $8.5 million at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Six Cars That Kicked the Bucket in 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by MCG

Out with the old, in with the new. Here are a half-dozen prime examples of what’s no longer hot in the American automobile market for 2017. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News

Saturday Morning CarTune: Hard on Equipment by Corb Lund

Posted on December 31, 2016 by MCG

Here’s a musical tribute to that guy we all know: the poor soul who can’t change a spark plug or drive a nail: “Hard on Equipment” by Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for December 30, 2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by MCG

The Bob McDorman Automotive Museum in Canal Winchester, Ohio will be permanently closed at the end of the year and its collection of vintage Chevrolets and automobilia will be liquidated. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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