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LeeRoy Yarbrough, Ray Fox, and the Hemi Swamp Monster

Posted on October 15, 2016 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Daytona International Speedway, Dodge, Lee Roy Yarbrough, Ray Fox

MCG Executive Briefing for October 14, 2016

Posted on October 14, 2016 by MCG

barney-navarro-roadsterThis 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 →

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A Video Biography of Ettore Bugatti

Posted on October 12, 2016 by MCG

BugattiREVISED 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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ettore Bugatti

A Visit With the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer

Posted on October 11, 2016 by MCG

ford-sweepstakes-and-gtOn 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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Sweepstakes Racer

MCG Executive Briefing for October 10, 2016

Posted on October 10, 2016 by MCG

1937-cord-812-phaetonThis 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 →

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Video: The 1965 British Racing Car Show in London

Posted on October 9, 2016 by MCG

olympia-1965Live 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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged British Racing Car Show

Video: Introducing the 1956 Packards

Posted on October 8, 2016 by MCG

1956-showroom-packardsMany 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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Packard, Packard

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