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Dreams and Nightmares—The Chrysler Edition

Posted on May 27, 2014 by MCG

1954 Plymouth Belmont RoadsterIn this installment of Dreams and Nightmares, we explore the hits and misses in Chrysler experimental design. Which are the hits and which are the misses? As always, we leave that for you to decide.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Dreams and Nightmares | Tagged Chrysler

MCG Executive Briefing for May 26, 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by JRC

RHR Jim Haines photo IMSIndyCar officials guide Ryan Hunter-Reay over the yard of bricks into victory lane to celebrate his win in the 2014 Indianapolis 500. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   -IMS photo by Jim Haines         Continue reading →

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Five Great Race Cars That Never Won The Indy 500

Posted on May 24, 2014 by MCG

STP Turbine SpecialIt seems almost unfair: Only one car can win the Indianapolis 500 each year. So here we celebrate five exceptional race cars that never triumphed at the greatest spectacle in racing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

MCG Executive Briefing for May 23, 2014

Posted on May 23, 2014 by MCG

Roadster Prototype GT40This highly original 1965 Ford GT40 roadster prototype, one of four, will star at RM Auction’s Monterey sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing. -photo Pawel Litwinski © 2014 courtesy RM Auctions    

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Tony Matthews Cutaway: The Mercedes-Ilmor 500I pushrod Indy V8

Posted on May 22, 2014 by MCG

Ilmor 500I 265E leadPresenting our greatest Tony Matthews cutaway yet: the most famous engine in Indy 500 history, the 1994 Mercedes-Ilmor pushrod V8.  Continue reading →

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Mark and Laura Stielow’s Spring Car Party 2014

Posted on May 21, 2014 by MCG

Car PartyOne of our favorite things about May in the Motor City is Mark and Laura Stielow’s annual Spring Car Party. Great friends and great cars: What could be better? Here’s a look at this past weekend’s event.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Industry News | Tagged Mark Stielow, Spring Car Party

Billetproof Michigan 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by MCG

1940 Ford flathead V8 Mark HarrisThe traditional hot rod show known as Billetproof Michigan celebrated its 10th anniversary this past weekend. Here’s a full report and a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

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