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Video: Hot Rodders Invade Bonneville, 1951

Posted on July 18, 2017 by MCG

Here’s a priceless moment in hot rodding history: national newsreel coverage of the third annual National Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Posted in Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville Nationals

MCG Executive Briefing for July 17, 2017

Posted on July 17, 2017 by MCG

The Petersen Automotive Museum has debuted a year-long exhibition celebrating lowrider culture called The High Art of Riding Low: Raflas, Corazon e Inspiracion. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The 1948 Allard Dolphin Retractable Hardtop

Posted on July 15, 2017 by MCG

It’s just like they say: There’s little new under the sun. This Allard with a retractable metal top was developed in Britain back in 1948. Here’s the story behind it and a brief film featuring the top in action.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for July 14, 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by MCG

Hammering down at $712,211, this 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Open Tourer was among the top five sellers at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the  Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Ford Introduces the 1954 Y-Block V8

Posted on July 12, 2017 by MCG

Why a Y-Block? Here on film are Ford spokesman Bob Maxwell and a crack team of Ford engineers to explain the new 1954 Ford overhead-valve V8. Continue reading →

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Video: History of the Jaguar XJ Series, 1968-1992

Posted on July 11, 2017 by MCG

In 1968, Jaguar introduced one of the most beautiful and capable sedans of its time, the XJ Series. Here’s a brief but excellent video history.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for July 10, 2017

Posted on July 10, 2017 by MCG

This 1956 Aston Martin DB1, the first to be offered at public auction, is expected to bring more than $20 million at the 2017 RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale on August 18-19. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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