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Five More Cars That Built the Motor City

Posted on May 30, 2015 by MCG

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air SedanThese five cars changed the course of the American automobile industry. Let’s lean in for a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

MCG Executive Briefing for May 29, 2015

Posted on May 29, 2015 by MCG

Maserati Ghibli SpiderThis 1968 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spider Prototype, the first Ghibli Spider produced, could bring up to $1.8 million at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction in August. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Six Classic Racecar Haulers

Posted on May 28, 2015 by MCG

Chevrolet Box Truck Richard Childress CRCWe’ve said it before: There was a time in racing when even the transporters had personality. Here are six memorable racecar haulers from yesteryear.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged race transporters

Rick Voegelin Reports on the Eagle Field Drags

Posted on May 27, 2015 by MCG

Phillips 2Veteran writer/racer Rick Voegelin recently took in the 2015 Eagle Field Drags in rural Firebaugh, California, where the racing remains true to its roots. Here’s his full report.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Eagle Field Drags

May 26, 1937: The Battle of the Overpass

Posted on May 26, 2015 by MCG

1937 The Battle of the OverpassOn this day 78 years ago, the Ford Motor Company won a battle but lost a war. Here we revisit the story of the Battle of the Overpass.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Battle of the Overpass, Ford, Ford Rouge Plant, Henry Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for May 25, 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by MCG

RM Sotheby'sAt $7.52 million, this historic 1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta was the top sale at Saturday’s Villa Erba auction on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Eight Great but Forgotten Indy 500 Pace Cars

Posted on May 24, 2015 by MCG

1932 Lincoln with Edsel FordMany great cars have paced the Indianapolis 500 since 1911, but maybe not all of them have received the recognition they deserve. Here are eight pace cars that are more than worthy of another look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis 500 pace car

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