This two-minute newsreel from British Pathe reports on the most terrible disaster in motorsports history: the crash and fire at Le Mans in 1955 that claimed the lives of 84 people. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 27, 2015
At the Mecum Auctions E.J. Cole Collection sale, this 1907 Harley-Davidson hammered down for $650,000, the highest price ever paid for a Harley at auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Four More Forgotten Motor City Landmarks
As we keep saying here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, there’s auto history on virtually every corner in the Motor City. Here are five more locations rich in industry lore—let’s take a quick tour. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 23, 2015
Jeep CEO Mike Manley says a new pickup model (2012 J-12 concept shown here) is a definite possibility but not a priority. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Brieifing. Continue reading
Video: 1934 Chrysler Airflow Shatters Records at Bonneville
In this 1934 Chrysler promotional reel, famed Indy car driver Harry Haartz drives a new Imperial Airflow coupe to a slew of speed and distance records at Bonneville. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 20, 2015
Crossing the block at $6.38 million, this 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet was the top-selling car at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Foyt, Gurney, and Ford Win at Le Mans 1967
Here’s a color newsreel report of Dan Gurney, A.J. Foyt, and the Ford Mark IV in their historic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967. It’s a priceless moment—watch. Continue reading