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MCG Executive Briefing for January 9, 2017

Posted on January 9, 2017 by MCG

This 1969 American Motors AMX/3 prototype will cross the block at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale auction later this month, where it is expected to bring up to $1.3 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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It’s a Boat! It’s a Car! It’s the Buick Waterbug!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by MCG

Detroiters are known to do some pretty strange things with automobiles. Take for example the Waterbug, built by Richard B. Cronin from an old Buick convertible.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for January 6, 2017

Posted on January 6, 2017 by MCG

All seven of the original 1967 Lotus-Cosworth 49 Formula 1 racers will be gathered for an appearance at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham, England on January 12-15. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Time-Lapse Restoration of a Vespa Motor Scooter

Posted on January 5, 2017 by MCG

The passion for machines takes many forms. Witness the total restoration of a Vespa 125cc motor scooter, here reduced to only three minutes via time lapse photography, and see the beautiful result. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Vespa

Video: Working Chevy LS3 V8 Created on a 3D Printer

Posted on January 2, 2017 by MCG

Here’s another awesome feat of craftsmanship by Eric Harrell: a working model of a Chevrolet LS3 V8 constructed almost entirely on a 3D printer. Check this out. Continue reading →

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Video: A Five-Minute History of the BMW 5 Series

Posted on January 2, 2017 by MCG

Introduced in 1972, the 5 Series altered the trajectory of BMW as an automaker. This excellent short film by BMW tells the story with teutonic efficiency. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for January 2, 2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by MCG

This 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet with coachwork by Vanvooren Is expecting to bring more than $8.5 million at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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