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Video: Onboard with Mike Hawthorn in a Jaguar D-Type at Le Mans

Posted on April 19, 2016 by MCG

1956 LeMans D JaguarHere’s a rare moment in motor racing: The year is 1956, and British national racing hero Mike Hawthorn is taking us on a guided tour of the historic Le Mans circuit in a factory D-Type Jaguar. Enjoy.   Continue reading →

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

MCG Executive Briefing for April 18, 2016

Posted on April 18, 2016 by MCG

1967 GTXAn extremely original 426 hemi-powered 1967 Plymouth GTX will be among the star attractions at the 39th annual New England Auto Auction on August 20. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Engineering the 1984 C4 Corvette

Posted on April 17, 2016 by MCG

1984 Corvette coupeSee the latest in automotive technology for 1984 on display in this detailed engineering review of the C4 Corvette.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged C4 Corvette, Corvette

Another Look at the Indy Roadster Era

Posted on April 16, 2016 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a fond look back at maybe the greatest Indy cars ever, the fabulous roadsters. Here’s a brief history and giant photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indy Roadster

Road Runners—an Original 1952 Hot Rodding Film

Posted on April 15, 2016 by MCG

REVISED AND EXPANDED—This great old film from 1952 shows original hot rods in action all over Southern California—on the streets, at the Santa Ana drag strip, and on the El Mirage dry lake. Don’t miss it.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged El Mirage, Santa Ana Drags

MCG Executive Briefing for April 15, 2016

Posted on April 15, 2016 by MCG

1957 Thunderbird F-codeAt $193,000, this 1957 Thunderbird sporting the rare F-Code McCulloch supercharger package was among the top 10 sellers at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: 1964 London Motor Show at Earl’s Court

Posted on April 14, 2016 by MCG

1964 British Motor ShowHere’s the best of the British auto industry in October of 1964, live via newsreel from the London Motor Show at Earl’s Court.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged British International Motor Show

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