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MCG Executive Briefing for April 28, 2013

Posted on April 28, 2014 by MCG

TVR Sagaris redThe new owner of TVR Motors, Brit Les Edgar, says a “simple but exciting” new production model is in development. (2006 TVR Sagaris shown above.) Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: The Rhythm of the Road

Posted on April 26, 2014 by MCG

Rhythm of the RoadYou’ll never be late, if it’s a V8! Ford of Britain brings us this morning’s jaunty CarTune from 1936, “The Rhythm of the Road.”   Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for April 25, 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by MCG

Courtesy Hill Climb Colorado Springs Sports Corp.With speeds escalating at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, officials have enacted new safety measures for 2014, including limiting spectators to six designated areas. Get all the latest news in the Executive Briefing.    -photo courtesy Colorado Springs Sports Corp.        Continue reading →

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High Desert Chrysler collection headed for auction

Posted on April 24, 2014 by MCG

1965 Plymouth Barracuda CoupeLook: Mopars, acres and acres of vintage Mopars, all languishing up on the High Desert of Central Oregon. And now the huge hoard of Chryslers is going on the auction block. Here’s a preview.   Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Industry News | Tagged Charles Kee collection

Video: the Formula One World Champions, 1950 to 1970

Posted on April 24, 2014 by MCG

Stewart Hill Nurburgring 1966Here’s a great little F1 history lesson. This short film features all the world Drivers’ Champions from 1950 to 1970, from Giuseppe Farina to Jochen Rindt.

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10 Fabulous, Forgotten Gassers From Drag Racing’s Golden Age

Posted on April 23, 2014 by MCG

Jim Lyons Louisville KY 1954 Ford VictoriaIn the 1960s, the gas coupe and sedan categories featured some of the coolest and most colorful race cars ever seen on a drag strip. Here are ten great examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged gassers, NHRA

Video: The classic Ferrari V12 song

Posted on April 22, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari BreadvanSince engine sound has been in the news lately, we thought we’d provide a proper reference baseline: the Ferrari Columbo V12. Turn up the volume.  Continue reading →

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