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MCG Executive Briefing for August 29, 2014

Posted on August 29, 2014 by MCG

2015 MUSTANG flat rockThe first 2015 Mustangs have begun rolling off the assembly line at Ford’s Flat Rock, Michigan assembly plant and will be arriving in showrooms this fall. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Five More Fabulous Forgotten Cars From the Golden Age of Drag Racing

Posted on August 27, 2014 by MCG

1934 Ford Jim Lytle Big Al Allison engineDo we need to mention again that we love this stuff? Here are five more lesser-known but totally awesome cars from drag racing’s glory days.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Frye Brothers, Jim Lytle, Wayne Arteaga

MCG Executive Briefing for August 25, 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by MCG

1957 Mark II CoupeSelling for $132,000, this show-winning 1957 Continental Mark II was one of the top 10 movers at the Russo and Steele Monterey 2014 Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Groucho Marx pitches the 1957 DeSoto

Posted on August 24, 2014 by MCG

GrouchoPresenting a precious moment in American car culture: Groucho Marx delivers a deadpan sales pitch for the all-new 1957 DeSoto.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Desoto, Groucho Marx

Video: The Hurst Hemi Under Glass story

Posted on August 23, 2014 by MCG

1967 Hemi Under GlassHey, race fans! This awesome video explores the history of the magical exhibition drag cars known as Hemi Under Glass.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Hemi Under Glass

MCG Executive Briefing for August 22, 2014

Posted on August 22, 2014 by MCG

Tucker 48 Gooding Pebble BeachHammering down at $2.035 million, this 1948 Tucker was one of the top 20 sellers at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach auction. Read this and all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   -Gooding & Company photo 

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Cammer: The Real Story of the Legendary Ford 427 SOHC V8

Posted on August 21, 2014 by MCG

In the 1960s, Ford’s overhead-cam 427 V8, popularly known as the Cammer, became the stuff of myth and legend. Here’s the story behind the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Cammer, Ford, NASCAR, SOHC Ford

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