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MCG Executive Briefing for March 3, 2017

Posted on March 3, 2017 by MCG

This 1966 McLaren Mk1B will cross the block at the Gooding & Company Amelia Island auction next week, where it is expected to bring up to $325,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Engineering the 1934 Chrysler Airflow

Posted on March 1, 2017 by MCG

This original 1934 factory film explores the ground-breaking engineering that produced the fascinating but doomed Chrysler Airflow. it’s a great story, don’t miss it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Airflow

Renaissance Roadster Wins the 2017 Ridler Award

Posted on February 27, 2017 by MCG

This year’s Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama goes to the owner/builder team of Nancy and Buddy Jordan and Steve Frisbie with a reimagined 1933 Ford they call the Renaissance Roadster. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

MCG Executive Briefing for February 27, 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by MCG

This stately 1911 Pierce-Arrow Model 48 Touring, a concours winner, will be among the featured attractions at the 2017 Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 9. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Tiny 10 Cubic-Inch V12 runs 8,500 RPM

Posted on February 26, 2017 by MCG

This teeny, tiny V12 from Austria displaces less than 10 cubic inches, but it roars like a big one. Check out the video and construction details here.
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Posted in Technology | Tagged Miniature V12 engine

Pirelli Great 8 Chosen at the 2017 Detroit Autorama

Posted on February 24, 2017 by MCG

Straight from the show floor at Cobo Center, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2017 Detroit Autorama. They’ve selected a fascinating assortment of cars this year—please check them out. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Pirelli Great 8, Ridler Award

MCG Executive Briefing for February 24, 2017

Posted on February 24, 2017 by MCG

A 1949 Aston Martin DB2 prototype driven by company owner David Brown is expected to bring up to $2.2 million at the Gooding & Company Amelia Island sale on March 10. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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