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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 →

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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 →

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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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MCG Executive Briefing for September 14, 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by MCG

1928 Duesenberg Model JThis 1928 Duesenberg Model J with Murphy convertible coupe body and a colorful Chicago history was the top seller at the Auctions America Auburn fall sale, bringing $1.4 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.                Continue reading →

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Video: Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life

Posted on September 12, 2015 by MCG

Race for a LifeThe great Barney Oldfield roars across the silver screen in this silent comedy short from 1913, Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life. This is a genuine slice of Americana—please enjoy.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Barney Oldfield

MCG Executive Briefing for September 11, 2015

Posted on September 11, 2015 by MCG

171-1929-Bentley-4½-Litre-Sports-SaloonIn amazing unrestored condition, this 1929 Bentley 4 1/2-litre sports saloon sold for $1.07 million, more than twice its pre-auction estimate, at the Bonhams Beaulieu sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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