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
MCG Executive Briefing for October 14, 2016
This 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
A Video Biography of Ettore Bugatti
REVISED 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
A Visit With the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer
On 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
MCG Executive Briefing for October 10, 2016
This 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton is among more than 80 cars from the Tammy Allen Collection to be offered at no reserve at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: The 1965 British Racing Car Show in London
Live from the golden age of motorsports: See all the greats of British auto racing, from Stirling Moss to Graham Hill, in this awesome newsreel clip from 1965. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1956 Packards
Many classic car enthusiasts consider the ’56 models to be the last real Packards, the final cars worthy of the name. See the full model line for 1956 in all its glory here. Continue reading