The sole 2007 Saleen S5 Raptor concept is part of a trove of former Saleen chassis, molds, assets, and intellectual property to be auctioned this week by GAA Global Partners. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Summers Goldenrod Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Check out this excellent new video from The Henry Ford featuring one of its prized possessions, the Summers Brothers’ Goldenrod. Fifty years ago this week, Goldenrod ran 409.277 mph, a record speed that stood for 42 years. Here’s the story. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 13, 2015
One of three still in existence, this 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow is expected to bring up to $3 million at the RM Sotheby’s Driven by Distraction auction on Dec. 10 in New York City. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 9, 2015
Hammering down for $638,000, this 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC in excellent original condition was the top seller at the Auctions America Hilton Head sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: TV Tommy Ivo Builds a Fuel Dragster, 1965
In this three-minute film clip, watch TV Tommy Ivo assemble his tube-framed dragster and install a supercharged, nitro-guzzling Chrysler hemi V8. Here’s a rare and special look at drag racing machinery circa 1965, check it out. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 6, 2015
Famed Hollywood customizer George Barris, whose trend-setting creations include Father Larry Ernst’s 1951 Chevy Bel Air, has passed away at 89. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Tiny Porsche 911 Engine Screams Like a Real One
Frits Hofman has a love of Porsches, it’s safe to say. He spent 10 years building this exquisite model of the 2-liter flat six in his 1966 Porsche 911, precise down to the miniature Solex three-barrel carbs. Hear it scream to 12,000 rpm. Continue reading