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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

The Cars of Amelia Earhart

Posted on July 25, 2017 by MCG

Pioneering female aviator Amelia Earhart has been back in the news lately. It’s a good time, we figured, to explore her fascinating history with cars. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Amelia Earhart, Cord 810, Hudson Terraplane, Kissel Gold Bug

MCG Executive Briefing for July 24, 2017

Posted on July 24, 2017 by MCG

The influential 1933 Graham Blue Streak, the work of prolific Detroit designer Amos Northup, has been added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: A Wonderful World of Fords for 1960

Posted on July 22, 2017 by MCG

Crank up the time machine and set the dial to October 8, 1959. We’ve got a great little promotional film that celebrates the new Ford lineup for 1960.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for July 21, 2017

Posted on July 21, 2017 by MCG

This 1964 Lotus 34 Indy car driven by Clark, Jones, Gurney, and Foyt will be among the star attractions at the Bonhams Quail Lodge sale on August 18. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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A Mickey Thompson Magical Mystery V8

Posted on July 19, 2017 by MCG

From the fertile mind of Mickey Thompson in the early ’60s came this fascinating creation, a Pontiac V8 with twin GMC  blowers and a pair of seriously crazy cylinder heads. Time for a closer look.
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Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Bruce Crower, Mickey Thompson

Video: Hot Rodders Invade Bonneville, 1951

Posted on July 18, 2017 by MCG

Here’s a priceless moment in hot rodding history: national newsreel coverage of the third annual National Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Posted in Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville Nationals

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