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Video: Sleeper VW Microbus with Porsche 993 Twin-Turbo Power

Posted on November 5, 2016 by MCG

porsche-busJust for fun, here’s a vintage Volkswagen microbus with an interesting powerplant choice: 530 hp Porsche 993 Turbo. Watch the little monster tearing around Italy’s Monza road circuit here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Volkswagen

Video: Inside the Ford Highland Park Plant

Posted on November 5, 2016 by MCG

192x-ford-highland-parkHenry Ford’s Highland Park plant was the great industrial wonders of the age, capable of turning out one Model T automobile per minute. Here’s some rare original footage of the process in motion.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Highland Park Plant, Ford Model T, Henry Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for November 4, 2016

Posted on November 4, 2016 by MCG

1951-chevroletNew U.S. trade regulations could allow collectors to import vintage American automobiles from Cuba, though many are far from original after decades of improvised repairs. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Mickey Thompson Breaks the 400 MPH Barrier at Bonneville, 1960

Posted on November 3, 2016 by MCG

On September 9, 1960, Mickey Thompson ran 406.6 mph at Bonneville to become the world’s fastest hot rodder. This awesome two-minute newsreel captures the historic moment perfectly—watch.  Continue reading →

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

Henry Ford’s Incredible X-8 Engine

Posted on November 2, 2016 by MCG

1925-henry-ford-x-8-engine-hfm-1Henry Ford had some world-changing ideas—and some other ideas that went nowhere at all. Here’s the story behind his strange but fascinating X-8 engine.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford X-8, Henry Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for October 31, 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by MCG

mustang-gttDescribed as “half Mustang, half Ford GT” in its visual theme, the 800-hp Mustang GTT from Zero to 60 Designs will debut at the SEMA performance trade show in Las Vegas this week. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Cruz Pedregon Takes a Wild Ride in Las Vegas

Posted on October 30, 2016 by MCG

cruz-pedregonVeteran Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon took one of the crazier rides in drag racing history at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas this past weekend. But fortunately, he nailed the landing. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Cruz Pedregon, NHRA

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