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The Great Age of Convertible Racing in NASCAR

Posted on September 24, 2015 by MCG

Lee Petty 42 1957 Oldsmobile Bob Welborn 49 1957 Chevrolet Bowman-Gray StadiumToday’s NASCAR fans might be shocked to learn there was once stock car racing with convertibles. There sure was, and it was very popular in its time. Here’s a fond look back at the NASCAR ragtops.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, NASCAR Convertible Division

Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show 2015

Posted on September 22, 2015 by MCG

1956 Studebaker Skyhawk Dennis BerryPresenting one of our favorite collector car events: the annual Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show in scenic Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan. And if you’re drawn to the rare and unusual in vintage cars, you’ll love it, too. Here’s our report with a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

MCG Executive Briefing for September 21, 2015

Posted on September 21, 2015 by MCG

Thunderbird F-code 1957One of only 211 F-code supercharged examples produced by Ford, this 1957 Thunderbird will be among the headline attractions at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction Sept. 24-26 at Mandalay Bay. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Stirling Moss and MG at Bonneville

Posted on September 19, 2015 by MCG

MossPresented in bright, crisp color, here is a celebrated moment in British motor history: Stirling Moss runs 245 mph in the MG EX181 streamliner at Bonneville in 1957, breaking a long list of international and American speed records. This is beautiful footage, watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged MG, Stirling Moss

MCG Executive Briefing for September 18, 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by MCG

Keith-Richards-Blue-Lena-1965-Bentley-S3-ContinentalOnce owned by Rolling Stone Keith Richards, this 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur was among the top sellers at the Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale, hammering down for $1.18 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.      Continue reading →

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Preview: 2015 Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

Posted on September 17, 2015 by MCG

1932 Desoto SC-6 four-door-sedan Buddy TylerSunday! Coming next Sunday, September 20: the greatest collector car event of its kind, the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show. Here’s a preview with all the info you’ll need and a sneak-peek photo gallery. Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

Greenfield Village Old Car Festival 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by MCG

1903 Ford and 1903 CadillacNow going on 65 years, the annual Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan is one of America’s original vintage car meets. Here’s MCG’s report on this past weekend’s event, including a big photo gallery.                       Continue reading →

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