This rare 1963 Impala Z11 factory lightweight drag car from the Don Fezell collection will headline the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee sale on January 6-15, 2017. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Zsa Zsa Gabor Pitches the 1963 Studebaker Lark
Here’s an entertaining pitch for the 1963 Lark featuring Hungarian actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor. We’re not sure if any of the glamour rubbed off on Studebaker’s compact sedan, but it’s fun to watch. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for October 17, 2016
Hammering down for $85,000, this 1957 Thunderbird with rare E-code dual four-barrel V8 was one of the top 10 sellers at the Mecum Auctions 2016 Chicago sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
LeeRoy Yarbrough, Ray Fox, and the Hemi Swamp Monster
Part NASCAR stocker, part NHRA funny car, this Dodge Coronet driven by LeeRoy Yarbrough used a supercharged 426 hemi to set the world’s closed-course speed record in 1965. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for October 14, 2016
This Model T lakes roadster built by hot rod pioneer Barney Navarro will be among the star attractions at this weekend’s Race of Gentlemen West. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A Video Biography of Ettore Bugatti
REVISED AND UPDATED—If you enjoy automotive history, here’s the best 9 minutes and 32 seconds you’ll spend today: with this great video biography of Ettore Bugatti. Continue reading
A Visit With the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer
On October 10, 1901—115 years ago this week—the Ford Sweepstakes racer helped to launch the automotive career of Henry Ford. MCG joined the anniversary celebration at Greenfield Village, and here’s our report. Continue reading