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The 10 Greatest Cars in Indy 500 History

Posted on May 10, 2014 by MCG

1965 Lotus-Ford Jimmy ClarkPull up a stool. It’s time for one of the great bench-racing debates: naming the greatest Indy cars of all time. Here’s our top 10.   -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo 

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

MCG Executive Briefing for May 9, 2014

Posted on May 9, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari 275 GTB Steve McQueenThis famed 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 sold new to Steve McQueen will headline the 2014 RM Auctions Monterey sale August 15-16. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. -RM Auctions photo

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Tex Smith’s Hot Rod XR6

Posted on May 6, 2014 by MCG

Style setter or dead end? Mac’s Motor City Garage takes another look at Tex Smith’s Hot Rod Magazine XR6. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Hot Rod XR6, Tex Smith

MCG Executive Briefing for May 5, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by MCG

Maserati 450SLater this week at the RM Auctions Monaco 2014 sale, this incredible 1956 Maserati 450SS prototype by Fantuzzi is expected to bring up to $7.63 million. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for May 2, 2014

Posted on May 2, 2014 by MCG

2014 Camaro Z-28With the red-hot Camaro Z/28 already sold out for 2014, Chevrolet has placed supply restrictions on 35 key components to prevent clever shops from producing clones. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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A Mustang Built For a Prince

Posted on May 1, 2014 by MCG

1 Edsel Ford II Mustang LFThe nicest 1965 Mustang built by Ford was never offered to the public. This very special car was built for Edsel Ford II, the son of Ford CEO Henry Ford II. Here’s more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Edsel Ford II, Ford Mustang

Another Look at Smokey Yunick’s Capsule Car

Posted on April 29, 2014 by MCG

Smokey Yunick and Bobby JohnsOne of the most unusual Indy cars ever built, Smokey Yunick’s 1964 capsule car continues to fascinate race fans to this day. Here’s a detailed look.   -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photos Continue reading →

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