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Video: Great Old Harley Earl Footage

Posted on January 7, 2013 by MCG

REVISED AND UPDATED: Here’s a not-too-long historical video (around eight minutes) with the spotlight on a true auto industry pioneer: Harley Earl. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, Harley Earl

MCG Executive Briefing for Jan. 6, 2013

Posted on January 7, 2013 by MCG

Ford’s giant Wixom plant northwest of Detroit produced Thunderbirds, Lincolns, and the Ford GT before it closed in 2007. Now another 239-acre portion of the facility has been sold off to a private developer. You’ll find this car biz news and more in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: Dirty World

Posted on January 5, 2013 by MCG

This morning’s CarTune is “Dirty World” from the 1988 debut album by the semi-fictional super group, The Traveling Wilburys.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for Jan. 3, 2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by MCG

Motocross and Rally America champion Travis Pastrana has landed a full-time NASCAR Nationwide ride in the no. 60 Roush Fenway Mustang for 2013. Read this car biz news and more in today’s Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Cars and stars — a photo essay

Posted on January 3, 2013 by MCG

Beause people like interesting cars and they like interesting people, here’s a giant photo gallery featuring both.
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Posted in Auto History

Tony Matthews Cutaway: the Lotus 95T

Posted on January 2, 2013 by MCG

In the latest fabulous cutaway feature by Tony Matthews, this one starring the 1984 Lotus 95T, we explore some of the famed F1 constructor’s innermost secrets, including what the gold leaf really was and the identity of the Beast of Ketteringham. Here’s Tony.  Continue reading →

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Guest story: McPherson College Auto Restoration Program needs our help

Posted on January 2, 2013 by MCG

This story comes to us from our good friend David Greenlees at The Old Motor.com. He’s got a message to share with us about a worthy and exciting cause—check it out.  Continue reading →

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