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Video: A Tour of Kar Kraft in 1969

Posted on June 4, 2015 by MCG

kk lineFord fans will believe they’ve died and gone to heaven when they see this amazing 1969 home movie filmed at Kar Kraft, Ford’s private R&D shop. Here are all the legendary Ford supercars in one spot—watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Kar Kraft

Beautiful and Doomed: the Cord 810/812

Posted on June 2, 2015 by MCG

1937 Cord 812With the fabulous Cord, the Auburn Automobile Company went down firing its best shots. Here’s a closer look at one of America’s most acclaimed automotive designs.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cord 810, Cord 812

A New Look for Detroit’s Old Packard Plant

Posted on June 1, 2015 by MCG

Packard overpassSure, it’s only canvas, but we like it. Here’s an encouraging update on the renovation of a Detroit landmark, the old Packard plant on East Grand Boulevard. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Packard plant

MCG Executive Briefing for June 1, 2015

Posted on June 1, 2015 by MCG

1981 DeLoreanShowing only 24 miles on the odometer, this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 will be among the headliners at the Historics at Brooklands sale on Sunday, June 6. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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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 →

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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

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