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The Cars of A Christmas Story

Posted on December 24, 2019 by MCG

In A Christmas Story, essayist and storyteller Jean Shepherd included some memorable characters and a few memorable cars as well. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged A Christmas Story

MCG Executive Briefing for December 23, 2019

Posted on December 23, 2019 by MCG

This 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio is expected to bring $1.12 million to $1.34 million at the RM Sotheby’s Paris sale. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Styling the 1954 Fords

Posted on December 22, 2019 by MCG

Ford had a big new styling studio in 1954, and the Dearborn carmaker is proudly showing it off in this vintage factory film.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Styling Center

Video: Mark Donohue Rewrites the Record Books at Talladega, 1975

Posted on December 21, 2019 by MCG

On August 9, 1975, Mark Donohue set the fastest lap ever recorded at Talladega, running 221.16 mph in the mighty Porsche 917/30. Nearly 45 years later, the track record still stands. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Mark Donohue, Porsche, Porsche 917/30, Roger Penske, Talladega Superspeedway

MCG Executive Briefing for December 20, 2019

Posted on December 20, 2019 by MCG

Hagerty’s Bull Market List of fast-appreciating collector cars for 2020 includes the 1996-2002 Dodge Viper GTS. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Market Watch: Time-Capsule 1987 Buick Grand National

Posted on December 19, 2019 by MCG

Did you want a Buick Grand National back in 1987, but just couldn’t swing it at the time? Here’s your chance to rewrite your own history with this pristine, as-new example. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Buick, Buick Grand National

Five Carburetors: Why Not?

Posted on December 17, 2019 by MCG

One V8 hot-rodding trick of the ’50s that never quite caught on was the 5×2 carburetor setup. But you know, it’s not such a terrible idea. Continue reading →

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