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MCG Executive Briefing for March 27, 2017

Posted on March 27, 2017 by MCG

This 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider will be among the star attractions at the exclusive RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba sale in Lake Como, Italy on May 27. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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The Cars of The Godfather

Posted on March 26, 2017 by MCG

For gearheads, the cars used in The Godfather are nearly as memorable as the human characters. Here’s a quick look back at a few of the vehicles that starred in the ground-breaking 1972 film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged The Godfather

Video: The Story of the Jaguar D-Type

Posted on March 25, 2017 by MCG

This brief but excellent video history chronicles one of the most successful—and most beautiful—sports racing cars in history: The Jaguar D-Type. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Jaguar, Jaguar D-Type

MCG Executive Briefing for March 24, 2017

Posted on March 24, 2017 by MCG

The Bob Hirohata 1951 Mercury is one of three historic custom cars that will be honored in a special display at the National Mall in Washington DC. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Now Here’s a Big Block: GM’s 637 Cubic-Inch V8

Posted on March 23, 2017 by MCG

From 1967 through 1972, General Motors produced a massive 637 CID gasoline V8—not for racing, of course, but for use in big trucks and buses. Here’s the story on this cast-iron bruiser. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged GMC 637 V8

Video: The Death of a Valve Spring

Posted on March 21, 2017 by MCG

Valve springs are among the most highly abused components in a modern engine, road or racing. See what happens when they fail in this fascinating ultra-high speed video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged High Speed Photography, Valve Spring

Video: Marketing the 1965 Pontiac GTO

Posted on March 21, 2017 by MCG

Pontiac launched the muscle car movement with the GTO in 1964, but it took some time for the marketing folks to pinpoint the target audience. See how the GTO was originally pitched in this 1965 commercial spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

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