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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

Video: Engineering the 1967 Camaro

Posted on October 29, 2016 by MCG

1967-chevrolet-camaroGet the inside story on the birth of the 1967 Camaro in this original Chevrolet film. Here are tons of great insights on the process and people—please enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1967 Camaro, Chevrolet Camaro

MCG Executive Briefing for October 28, 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016 by MCG

1968-pontiac-firebird-ram-air-iiThis rare 1968 Firebird coupe with Ram Air II engine and M21 four-speed gearbox is expected to bring $150,000 to $200,000 at the Mecum Auctions Anaheim sale on November 19. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Behind the Scenes at the 1954 Southern 500

Posted on October 27, 2016 by MCG

thomas-92Here’s a priceless behind-the-scenes look at the early days of NASCAR in this original four-minute reel from the 1954 Southern 500 at Darlington. Enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Southern 500

Rambler’s Forgotten 1964 Rotary Engine

Posted on October 25, 2016 by MCG

oct-1964-mechanix-illustratedRambler’s rotary engine project of 1964 never went anywhere, but that doesn’t make it any less fascinating. Here’s the story behind this oddball powerplant.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler, Rotary Engine

MCG Executive Briefing for October 24, 2016

Posted on October 24, 2016 by MCG

1969-ferrari-365-gtThis 1969 Ferrari 365 GT that has never left Italy will be among the featured offerings at the RM Sotheby’s Duemila Route sale at the Milano AutoClassica weekend on November 25-27. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: Brian Setzer–Drive Like Lightning

Posted on October 22, 2016 by MCG

brian-setzer-drive-like-lightningIn advance of his upcoming concert video, Rockabilly Riot: Osaka Rocka, Brian Setzer has dropped a new live version of his high-octane rocker, “Drive Like Lightning.” Enjoy.  Continue reading →

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