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Engines Exposed at the Henry Ford Museum

Posted on February 10, 2015 by MCG

1933 Willys George Montgomery Ford SOHC 427 CID V8Mac’s Motor City Garage pays a visit to a new exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum called Engines Exposed. Check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Henry Ford Museum

MCG Executive Briefing for February 9, 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by MCG

1949 Talbot LagoThis twisted hulk from the Roger Baillon barn find collection was once a 1949 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport by Saoutchik. At the Artcurial auction in Paris on Friday, it brought a staggering $1.9 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Watch a Ferrari 250 GTO Come to Life in a Barn

Posted on February 7, 2015 by MCG

GTO NZIn a poultry shed in Oamaru, New Zealand, among the ducks and chickens, Rod Tempero and his crew built a stunning 1962 Ferrari GTO replica. Watch this. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Ferrari 250 GTO

MCG Executive Briefing for February 6, 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by MCG

This stunning 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso was the top seller at the RM Auctions Paris sale this week, hammering down for $1.86 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Inside the ’63 Chevy 427 Mystery Engine

Posted on February 4, 2015 by MCG

Smokey Yunick with 427 ImpalaDisowned by General Motors before it ever raced, the Chevy 427 Mystery engine became a legend in its own time. Here’s the story behind the story of this almost mythical V8.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 427 Mystery Engine, Chevrolet

Video: Buddy Baker Breaks the 200 MPH Mark at Talladega

Posted on February 3, 2015 by MCG

Buddy Bakr 200 mphOn March 24, 1970, Buddy Baker was the first driver in a stock car to officially exceed 200 mph on a NASCAR closed course. Here’s a vintage video recap of the historic achievement.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Buddy Baker, Dodge Charger Daytona

MCG Executive Briefing for February 2, 2015

Posted on February 2, 2015 by MCG

Alfa 6C2500This stunning 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C2500 has a dark side: It was once owned by the mistress of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Experts say it could fetch up to $2.7 million at the RM Auctions Paris sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.

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