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When Car Interiors Were Colorful

Posted on August 2, 2017 by MCG

Auto cabins are rather drab these days. Brown, gray, black. Let’s turn back the clock a few years and recall when car interiors from the Motor City were celebrations of color. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Highlander, Pontiac Morrokide

Video: GM Motorama Moods 1953

Posted on August 1, 2017 by MCG

The General Motors Motorama was far more than a car show—it was a cultural celebration and a corporate mission statement. Here’s a fascinating look at the inaugural 1953 edition. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Motorama

MCG Executive Briefing for July 31, 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by MCG

Briggs Cunningham’s personal 1953 Cunningham C-3 Vignale coupe will be offered without reserve at the RM Sotheby’s Montery Auction on August 18. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The 1966 London Motor Show at Earl’s Court

Posted on July 29, 2017 by MCG

Filmed in bright, beautiful Technicolor and wonderfully preserved, this could be the best historical coverage of the London Motor Show we’ve found yet. See the latest cars from Britain for 1966 in this six-minute feature. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged London Motor Show

MCG Executive Briefing for July 28, 2017

Posted on July 28, 2017 by MCG

The far-out show rods of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, including the Beatnik Bandit, above, will be featured at the 2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance next March. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Milling a Four-Valve Cylinder Head From a Raw Billet

Posted on July 27, 2017 by MCG

See an advanced, four-valve cylinder head machined from a raw block of aluminum in this fascinating time-lapse video. This isn’t magic. This is better.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged CNC Machine tools

Video: 1966 NASCAR Motor Trend 500 at Riverside

Posted on July 26, 2017 by MCG

Today we’re headed back to the golden age of NASCAR for some thrilling action at one of America’s great road courses, Riverside Raceway in Southern California. You’ll agree: Now this is racing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Motor Trend 500, NASCAR, Riverside

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