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Video: Street racing in Detroit, 1964

Posted on October 9, 2014 by MCG

SteckerThis priceless little clip shows semi-organized drag racing on the streets of Detroit’s West Side in 1964. This is the real deal, check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Stecker Road, street racing

Video: the world’s smallest running V8

Posted on October 8, 2014 by MCG

James PeterAt only 2.648 cubic inches, this dinky V8 is claimed to be the smallest in the world—but when it starts, it sounds just like a big one. See and hear it run in this fascinating video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Models & Miniatures, Technology | Tagged James Peter, world's smallest V8

Video: The incredible but true story of M-497, the jet rail car

Posted on October 7, 2014 by MCG

jet railOn a stretch of rail in Northwest Ohio in July 1966, this implausible machine was clocked at 183.68 mph, a record that stands to this day. Here is the tale of M-497, the Black Beetle.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Black Beetle, M-497

MCG Executive Briefing for October 6, 2014

Posted on October 6, 2014 by MCG

2014 Viper trackAfter selling only 38 units in August, Chrysler slashed the Viper’s list price by $15,000 and saw a big bump in sales to 108 units in September. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Amazing 7-cylinder radial engine built from VW parts — See it run!

Posted on October 4, 2014 by MCG

Radial VW 7If you appreciate craftsmanship and ingenuity, you’ll be blown away by this 7-cylinder radial engine built from air-cooled VW parts. Watch it built and see it run in this fascinating video.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for October 3, 2014

Posted on October 3, 2014 by MCG

VW XL SportAmong the star attractions at the 2014 Paris Motor Show is the athletic Volkswagen XL Sport Concept, which sports an intriguing powerplant: a 197 hp Ducati V-twin. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.     Continue reading →

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Video: Junior Johnson’s ’64 Galaxie On Dirt

Posted on October 2, 2014 by MCG

Is there anything better than watching an old-school NASCAR stocker run sideways on dirt? See Junior Johnson’s ’64 Galaxie tear it up at Ascot Park. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR

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