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Still more forgotten Detroit-built cars

Posted on December 20, 2014 by MCG

1929 Essex Convertible CoupePresenting another batch of lapsed, lost, and forgotten automotive brands, all built in the Motor City.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

MCG Executive Briefing for December 19, 2014

Posted on December 19, 2014 by MCG

1967 CometPurchased new by hot rodder and tobacco heir Zach Reynolds, this rare 1967 Comet with 427 R-code V8 and only 2,004 miles brought $169,000 at the Mecum Auctions Austin sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The 1964 Chrysler Marsh Screw Amphibian

Posted on December 18, 2014 by MCG

Chrysler-Marsh-Screw-AmphibianBecause we can’t resist oddball vehicles, here’s a little-known Chrysler project from 1964, the Marsh Screw Amphibian. Let’s watch the crazy beast in action.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chrysler

Video: Jim Clark at the wheel in 1963

Posted on December 16, 2014 by MCG

Clark LotusPresenting another magic moment in motorsports: onboard footage of Jim Clark driving a Lotus 25 at Oulton Park in 1963.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Jim Clark, Lotus 25, Oulton Park

MCG Executive Briefing for December 15, 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari LMOriginally raced by Switzerland’s storied Scuderia Filipinetti, this 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is expected to fetch more than $9.5 million at the RM Auctions Arizona 2015 sale next month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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MCG Executive Briefing for December 12, 2014

Posted on December 12, 2014 by MCG

DaytonaThis one-owner 1971 Ferrari Daytona sat untouched in a Toronto parking garage for 25 years. Now the survivor is headed to auction at the RM Amelia Island sale, where’s it’s expected to bring up to $600,000. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: How a Radial Engine Works—An Amazing Cutaway in Motion

Posted on December 11, 2014 by MCG

Jacobs radialBecause a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s a video that shows—with perfect clarity—the basic operation of a radial engine. It’s fun and fascinating, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged radial engine

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