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MCG Executive Briefing for October 21, 2016

Posted on October 21, 2016 by MCG

1963-impala-strickler-z11This 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 →

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Video: Zsa Zsa Gabor Pitches the 1963 Studebaker Lark

Posted on October 18, 2016 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Lark

MCG Executive Briefing for October 17, 2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by MCG

1957-e-birdHammering 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 →

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LeeRoy Yarbrough, Ray Fox, and the Hemi Swamp Monster

Posted on October 15, 2016 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Daytona International Speedway, Dodge, Lee Roy Yarbrough, Ray Fox

MCG Executive Briefing for October 14, 2016

Posted on October 14, 2016 by MCG

barney-navarro-roadsterThis 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 →

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A Video Biography of Ettore Bugatti

Posted on October 12, 2016 by MCG

BugattiREVISED 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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ettore Bugatti

A Visit With the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer

Posted on October 11, 2016 by MCG

ford-sweepstakes-and-gtOn 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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Sweepstakes Racer

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