In 1955, Packard introduced a novel and advanced suspension system called Torsion-Level Ride. Here’s the lowdown on this little-understood system, including an excellent little Packard film that shows exactly how it works. Continue reading
A Most Remarkable Engine: The Duray U16
Leon Duray’s entry in the 1931 Indy 500—a supercharged, 16-cylinder two-stroke—was a complete failure, but that doesn’t make it one bit less fascinating. Join us for a closer look at one of the most unusual racing engines ever built. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 29, 2016
Shelby American and Superformance have joined forces to build a series of 20 Ford GT Mk. II recreations finished in historic 1966 Le Mans color schemes. The price? Around $230,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Inside the Fabulous GM Firebird I Turbine Car
This rare General Motors promotional film from 1954 showcases the first of the automaker’s extensive experiments with gas turbine cars, the Firebird I. See the car in action at the proving ground and on display in the Motorama in this great clip. Continue reading
Video: Danny Ongais and M/T Rule the 1969 Funny Car World
In this short film, we get a look inside the all-conquering Mickey Thompson funny car team of 1969. It’s one of the great stories in drag racing—check it out. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 25, 2016
One of only five produced, this 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda four-speed convertible hammered down for a staggering $2.675 million at the Mecum Auctions sale in Kissimmee, Florida. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Crucible of Speed—the 1946 Indianapolis 500
Watch the early heroes of the Indy 500, including Ray Harroun, Ralph DePalma, and Wilbur Shaw, trade famous racing stories in this wonderful 1946 Firestone color film, Crucible of Speed. This will make your day, race fans. Continue reading