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Eight plastic classics from the golden age of model cars

Posted on September 30, 2014 by MCG

Black Widow Pickup MonogramIf you were a little junior gearhead growing up in the ’60s, you probably built lots of model cars. Here’s a look back at some memorable kits of the time.

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Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures | Tagged model car kits

MCG Executive Briefing for September 29, 2014

Posted on September 29, 2014 by MCG

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????At Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick was the winning bidder on the first 2015 Challenger Hellcat, with Chrysler donating the $825,000 to a local charity. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Building Speed at Roush Yates Racing Engines

Posted on September 27, 2014 by MCG

Roush-Yates RacingHere’s a rare look behind the locked doors of one of the most advanced engine facilities in the world, Roush Yates Racing Engines.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Roush Yates Racing Engines

MCG Executive Briefing for September 26, 2014

Posted on September 26, 2014 by MCG

lincoln_continental_concept__2002The one-of-one V12-powered 2002 Lincoln Continental concept, now in the Texas collection of Sam Pack, will be offered at no reserve by RM Auctions in November. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Five more good places for a small-block Chevy V8

Posted on September 25, 2014 by MCG

1965 Bill Thomas Cheetah ChevroletFollowing up on our original feature at Mac’s Motor City Garage, here are five more noteworthy applications for America’s most popular V8, the small-block Chevy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Cheetah, Gordon-Keeble, Small-Block Chevrolet

Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by MCG

1934 Morgan Super Sport Glenn and Jeanine MillerAn incoming rainstorm hastened the proceedings a bit, but it couldn’t spoil the fun at the 2014 Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show. Here’s our report with a giant photo gallery.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for September 21, 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by MCG

??????????????????????????????????Insiders say the new Cadillac flagship sedan that goes into production next year will take its design cues from the Elmiraj Concept coupe (above). Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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