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MCG Executive Briefing for October 25, 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by MCG

Three classic Delahayes from the collection of Jacques Dayez will be offered at the 2020 RM Sotheby’s Paris auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Graham Hill Explains Race Car Setup

Posted on October 24, 2019 by MCG

Here’s two-time Formula 1 champion and Indy 500 winner Graham Hill, circa 1964, explaining the exquisite art and science of race car setup. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged BRM, Formula 1, Graham Hill

GM’s First Mid-Engine Corvette: The 1968 Chevrolet Astro II

Posted on October 22, 2019 by MCG

The concept of a mid-engine Corvette is almost as old as the Corvette itself. Here’s the General’s first attempt at the driver-first vehicle layout, the 1968 Chevrolet Astro II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet Astro II, Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for October 21, 2019

Posted on October 21, 2019 by MCG

Octane magazine has honored the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with its Concours of the Year award. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser remember Andy Granatelli

Posted on October 19, 2019 by MCG

Andy Granatelli was one of the great characters in American motorsports. Here are two more characters, Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser, with some memorable stories about Andy. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Andy Granatelli, Bobby Unser, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Parnelli Jones

MCG Executive Briefing for October 18, 2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by MCG

BMW unveiled this rare 1976 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE), now fully restored, at its Rosslyn, South Africa plant. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Inside the Fabulous Hudson Hornets, 1951-57

Posted on October 16, 2019 by MCG

The Hudson Hornet—sorry, we mean the Fabulous Hudson Hornet—might be the most memorable car the company ever built. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged H-145, Hudson, Hudson Hornet, Hudson Motor Car Co., Twin-H Power

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