Mark Greeley: May 2017

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Rare Alfa Romeo Montreal, A Hidden Gem Stateside

In 1967 Montreal, Quebec, Canada would host Expo 67, a World’s Fair which would be one of the most successful of the century. As a result, Montreal would pay homage to the Expo the following year by naming their major league baseball team, the Expos (now the Nationals). However, another name would also arise from Expo 67 in Montreal, the Alfa Romeo Montreal.

That year at Expo 67 Alfa Romeo would debut a 2+2 coupe concept with no name, but before long attendees would dub it “The Montreal.” Three years later Alfa Romeo would bring the first production version of their Expo 67 concept to the Geneva Motor Show; it was called, Montreal. While its namesake would carryover from Canada the production Montreal would change significantly. It was now backed by a 2.6L V8 with a ZF five-speed transmission producing 197hp and redlining at 7,000 rpm, a vast upgrade from the 1.6L concept. The design was the work of Marcello Gandini who would also design the Lamborghini Countach and Diablo, among others, as well as numerous Maseratis and other makes. This would all come at a fairly significant price for the Italian sports car, nearly $60,000 in today’s market.

The Montreal would remain in production until 1977, but during that run Alfa Romeo would struggle to move the small number they were producing. A number that was only averaging a little north of 500 per year, bringing the total run to about 3900. And somewhat ironically the Montreal would never officially return to Montreal, or anywhere in North America for that matter, as a version was never developed to meet emissions standards for the region. As a result of its low production numbers and rareness in the states (only 70 are believed to exist in the US) the Montreal is a rare and unique find for any collector, especially those who embrace Italian car heritage.

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Vintage Racers Galore At Indy’s Historic Gasoline Alley

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is as much about tradition as it is about racing, from the singing of “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” to the milk in Victory Lane. Another great tradition is Gasoline Alley which hosts a number of historic race cars on race weekend before they’re used in the pre-race festivities prior to the Indy 500. A walk through Gasoline Alley is a walk through history and you never know who may just be hanging around *cough* Ray Evernham *cough*.

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NHRA’s Lee Pritchett Gets Demonic Paint Scheme

You’ve seen the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon advertised on YouTube and on stage at the NYIAS, but now the marketing campaign has finally found its way home to the track. For a two week run beginning at New England Nationals and ending in Englishtown, N.J. the number one ranked 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series racer, Leah Pritchett, will be running a custom paint scheme in honor of the Demon. Teaming with Penzoil she will be piloting a 11,000hp “Demon” adorned with the Dodge Demon logo as well as a custom firesuit and crew shirts. Adjusting should be no problem for Pritchett who was involved in the production Demon’s testing at Englishtown, so to return their in her Demon painted dragster will be a fitting conclusion to her efforts in making the Demon a reality.

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NHRA’s Lee Pritchett Gets Demonic Paint Scheme

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Ernest “Bud” Cox To Have Legendary Motorcycle Collection Auctioned

The past decade or so has created a landscape for auto auctions which is unlikely to be replicated anytime in the near or distant future. You see, as a point of reference, if a solider returning from WWII was 21-years-old in 1945 that would make them 93 today. That soldier would come home to a victorious and prosperous America which in turn meant there were opportunities abound. Opportunities which were exacerbated by the fact that many were also returning with a skillset learned in the military. Combined, this created a perfect storm, so to speak, for success.

How does this impact car auctions over 50 years removed? Well, unfortunately, this post-war “greatest generation” can’t live forever. Meaning, the car or motorcycle collection amassed by that young soldier after WWII would most likely be sold at the time of their passing. Now let’s give that soldier a name, Earnest “Bud” Cox. Bud was a mechanic in WWII working on flame-thrower tanks, he was 21 when the war ended in 1945 and just seven years later he would start an aviation supply machine shop in his garage. His business would rapidly grow and by 47-year-old Bud would sell his stake in the company to his son; however, not the idle type Bud would again start a business with another son for a couple more years before retiring for good in 1972 to pursue his true passion, motorcycles.

A master mechanic Bud would become regarded as an expert in motorcycles and restore around 40 through his career. He would also build himself a mighty collection which according to Mecum Auctions would include, “no fewer than 14 Indians, ranging between a 1906 single-cylinder racer, a 1931 4-cylinder, several World War II military models of 30.50 CI and 45 CI, a Resto Mod 1936 Indian Scout with a telescopic fork and disc brake, and of course the fantastic Indian ‘Super 6.’ He also owned 12 Harley-Davidsons between 1914 and 2001, plus individual models of Reading-Standard, Pope, Excelsior, Honda and Whizzer.” Sadly, Bud would pass away in 2016 at 92. His extensive collection will all be auctioned off in Las Vegas June 1-3. While it is exciting that Bud’s collection will be available to be seen, and enjoyed by numerous new owners at the end of the weekend, it is another example of the changing auction scene.

[Photography courtesy of Mecum Auctions.]

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Silver State Classic Brings Crazy Speeds To Public Road, 200+ NASCAR Car [Video]

Imagine a land with legalized gambling, prostitution and twice a year a 90-mile stretch of highway closed so that people can go fast. Well, stop imagining and get yourself to Nevada, but in September because you just missed May’s Nevada Open Road Challenge. Established in 1988 by Silver State Classic Challenge, Inc, with the help of law enforcement, they open up a 90-mile stretch of Route 318 to more than 200 drivers who want to grab their favorite car and let it rip. These year provided an interesting entry when a 2006 Dodge NASCAR car entered the mix and was clocked going well over 200 miles an hour. Nevada, keep being awesome!

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Relive the Year 3 Competition

The EcoCAR 3 competition has come to an end and we would like to congratulate all of the teams on their hard work and accomplishments during Year Three!

The teams have now developed and integrated their energy efficient powertrains to maximize performance while retaining the safety and high consumer standards of the Chevrolet Camaro. This year, the teams gained hands-on experience by building and refining their advanced technology vehicles, and incorporated an industry-standard multi-year vehicle development process. Teams were able to achieve their goal of presenting a fully integrated vehicle capable of driving in both electric and conventional modes while sustaining charge.

Over the course of the competition, teams participated in various dynamic events including vehicle safety tech inspections, a consumer appeal event, and emissions & energy consumption, just to name a few. Additionally, teams delivered 6 different technical, project management and communications presentations, as well as sponsored awards, which captured a year’s worth of work in those areas.

The competition doesn’t have to come to an end just yet! Check out the team Camaros on the track at the General Motors Milford Proving Ground and read through the full list of winners below:

Full list of competition winners:

Overall Awards

1st Place Overall
- Ohio State University
2nd Place Overall
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3rd Place Overall
- Georgia Tech
4th Place Overall
- West Virginia University
5th Place Overall
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
6th Place Overall
- Virginia Tech

COMPETITION VEHICLE EVENT AWARDS

1st Place: 0-60 MPH Acceleration Event
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1st Place: 50-70 MPH Acceleration Event
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1st Place: 60-0 MPH Braking Event
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1st Place: Autocross Event
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

1st Place: Handling Event
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1st Place: Ride Quality Event
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1st Place: AVL Drive Quality Event
- West Virginia University
Best Well-to-Wheel Petroleum Energy Use Award
- Ohio State University

TECHNICAL PRESENTATION AWARDS

1st place: Consumer Appeal Event
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1st place: Mechanical Systems Presentation
- Georgia Tech
1st place: Controls & SMS Presentation
- Georgia Tech
1st place: Electrical Systems Presentation
- Ohio State University

1st place: Vehicle Design Review
- Ohio State University

Communications Awards

Communications Program 1st Place: Mississippi State University
2nd Place: University of Alabama
3rd Place: West Virginia University

Best Communications Plan
- Mississippi State University
Best Youth Outreach Report
- Mississippi State University
Best Communications Outreach Presentation
- Mississippi State University
Spirit of Communications
- Emily King- University of Tennessee
Most Creative Outreach Event
- University of Washington

Project Management Awards

Project Management 1st Place: Ohio State University
2nd Place: Embry-Riddle
3rd Place:Virginia Tech
Best Execution Plan
- Virginia Tech

Best Impact Report
- Mississippi State University
Best Competition Project Status Presentation
- Ohio State University
Spirit of Project Management
- Howard Bugg- West Virginia University

PRE-COMPETITION TECHNICAL DELIVERABLE AWARDS

Best Fall Swimlane Report
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University & The University of Washington
Best Pre-Competition Safety and Technical Inspection
- University of Waterloo
Best Innovation Research Papers
- Ohio State University

Best ADAS Vision Tool Check
- Embry-Riddle & Penn State

Organizer Awards

Dr. Don Streit Sportsmanship Award
- Colorado State University
Ron Stence Spirit of the Challenge Award
- California State University, Los Angeles

Excellence in Leadership Award
- John Riemers, McMaster University
Excellence in Leadership Award: Runner Up
- Cole Powers- University of Waterloo
Team to Watch Award
- McMaster University

Sponsored Awards

Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award
- David Irick- University of Tennessee Knoxville
General Motors Women in Engineering Award
- Haley Loftis- University of Alabama
General Motors Women in Engineering Rookie Award
- Rachel Krause – University of Washington
NSF Diversity in Engineering Award 1st Place: California State, Los Angeles
2nd Place: Ohio State University
NSF Innovation Award 1st Place: University of Washington
2nd Place: McMaster University
3rd Place: Ohio State University

MathWorks Modeling Award 1st Place: Arizona State University
2nd Place: Ohio State University
3rd Place:University of Waterloo
Siemens PLM Software Excellence Award 1st Place: McMaster University
2nd Place: Mississippi State University
dSPACE Embedded Success Award 1st Place: Ohio State University
2nd Place: University of Waterloo
3rd Place:McMaster University
ETAS ECU Excellence Award 1st Place:University of Washington

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Go Trackside With GMG At The 101st Indy 500!

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Live Like The King, Elvis Presley’s Private Jet For Sale

Nearly as much for his music Elvis has become known for his glitzy lifestyle: lavish jumpsuits, flashy cars and custom airplanes. An example of the latter can now be yours at no reserve. The King’s 1962 Lockheed Jetstar jet is currently being offered through GWS Auctions and is the only remaining plane, of three, once owned by Elvis that is privately owned. His other planes are owned by The Elvis Presley Museum and this one is primed for a museum of its own with an interior that Elvis himself helped design. Red velvet dominates the planes interior with gold-tone hardware and woodwork all to the King’s specifications. The plane would make a great addition to a personal collection or an attraction of its own, but don’t look to fly it as the engines have been removed and the cockpit not updated.

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Friday, May 26, 2017

Set Your Alarms For The Greatest Day In Motorsports

Many people, all the best people, are calling it the turducken of motorsports. A day that features three of the years biggest races: Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. The day begins Sunday, May 28 at 8:00 AM ET on NBC from the coast of the Mediterranean with live Formula 1 racing. From there it’s off to Indianapolis for the 101st running of the Indy 500 at 11:00 AM ET on ABC. Finally, cap your night with NASCAR’s longest race of the season the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR action begins 5:30 PM ET on FOX. In the words of Darrell Waltrip, “Boogity, boogity, boogity, let’s go racing boys!”

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The Perfect Playlist For Your Memorial Day Weekend

Bruce Springsteen – “Born in the U.S.A.”

Zac Brown Band – “Chicken Fried”
The Eagles – “Hotel California”
Kenny Loggins – “Playing with the Boys”
Old Crow Medicine Show – “Wagon Wheel”
Kid Rock – “All Summer Long”

Toby Keith – “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (Angry American)”
Tom Petty – “American Girl”
Steve Miller Band – “The Joker”

Seals and Crofts – “Summer Breeze”
Ram Jam – “Black Betty”
Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Proud Mary”
Van Halen – “Panama”

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The Winner of the Year Three Competition is…

It has been a thrilling year for the EcoCAR 3 competition and it was Ohio State University who took home first place title. The Year Three competition included a week of rigorous safety, technical, drive quality and emissions testing of the team Camaros at the General Motors Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. Teams also had several days of presentations to show judges how they have developed as the next generation of engineers and business leaders who will be better prepared for the auto industry and related careers. Presentations took place in Washington, D.C., with students judged by industry and government officials.

The Ohio State University team showed all-around excellence in Year Three. The team excelled with the components they chose and the unique ways they have integrated them into their vehicle. Impressively, the students produced a reliable, well-designed drive-line to incorporate a P3 motor using a stock component.

“Ohio State fully integrated their vehicle with impressive attention to details, and they managed to maintain the legacy of the Camaro while moving it into the future,” said Kristen Wahl, director of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition at Argonne National Laboratory. “Innovative thinking and tireless devotion clearly contributed to the team’s success.”

In addition, the Ohio State team tackled the difficult task of using an automated manual transmission, which has allowed the team to have increased control over their transmission, resulting in an even more efficient vehicle. Overall, the year was a huge success for all aspects of the team.

We would also like to congratulate the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Georgia Tech teams for coming in second and third place, respectively.

It’s been a great year of EcoCAR 3 and we look forward to seeing all of the incredible work each team will bring to Year Four!

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

One Of Only 51 ’69 Ferrari Dino 206 GTs By Scaglietti Up For Auction

Forgotten through the years to those who aren’t serious collectors or Ferrari fanatics this 1969 Dino 206 GT by Scaglietti is a gem. Produced by Ferrari, but sold under the Dino moniker, the 206 GT was oft overshadowed by the Ferrari banner. Combined with the small run of 206’s, just 152 in total and 51 in 1969, the car has become increasingly rare and valued by collectors. Given the low numbers, the 206 GTs remained very much hand built compared to their 246 GT/GTS counterparts who had a significantly more mechanized building process resulting in nearly 3,800 being produced.

The 206 GT was powered by a 2-liter all-alloy V6 engine which at the time played against its popularity when Ferrari’s were being regularly produced with more desirable V12 engines. However, through the years the market began to take notice of the Dino 206 GT and even secured itself a spot on Motor Trends list of “The Greatest Ferraris of All Time.” This weekend presents an opportunity for collectors to own their own 1969 Dino 206 GT by Scaglietti when it crosses the auction block at Villa Erba in Italy this weekend.

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Duo Takes On Argentina To Alaska In Volkswagen Bus [Updated]

Lamborghini Huracán Hits 250mph In A Half-Mile [Video]

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Judges Take the Wheel in the Consumer Appeal Event

During the EcoCAR 3 Year 3 Consumer Appeal Event, judges assumed the role of prospective customers at a dealership. Judges had the opportunity to test drive the student vehicles, ask questions, and look at all the vehicle features. They then determined how the average customer might view the aspects of the car such as interior trim exterior appearance, driver cockpit and controls, and trunk and seat space.

Check out today’s video featuring the EcoCAR 3 Consumer Appeal Event:

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Don’t Miss All North Texas Has To Offer At Taste Of Dallas

There is more to Dallas than Gas Monkey Garage and Dealey Plaza. It’s a sprawling metropolis of amazing food, drink and music that should be explored and experienced by all fortunate enough to visit. We aim to do our part in bringing you reviews and insight into our favorite spots around town. Until then, our friends at Taste of Dallas are bringing out some of the best restaurants and exhibitions, June 10 and 11. And new to this year the event will feature Live Fire: a gathering of the areas best BBQ, burgers and craft beer. A number of high-profile chefs will be on hand at Live Fire offering tips as well as 20 restaurants and 20 craft breweries serving up your summertime favorites. GYSOT!

Additionally, old favorites like Restaurant Island will return brining with it over 40 booths surrounding the Esplanade serving up treats from $2-$5. Further shopping will available in the Taste Marketplace where local vendors and artisans will be selling a variety of goods.

Tickets to Taste of Dallas at Fair Park can be purchased here. Be sure to use the code GASMONKEY for 20% off. Coupon code expires 5/21.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

WhistlePig Named One Of World’s Best Whiskeys

The name Boss Hog carries with it certain connotations, but in the case of WhistlePig Boss Hog: Black Prince Rye Whiskey toss out everything you’re thinking. A southern whiskey? Nope. Vermont. A hodgepodge operation that involves a bathtub? Nah, rather, homegrown fields of rye, water from the nearby well and barrels from the oak trees on the premises. The result, the newly crowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition winner of “Best in Show” for Whiskey. WhistlePig Boss Hog: Black Prince Rye Whiskey will set you back around $500, if you can get your hands on the very rare rye whiskey which is being produced in just a 30 barrel run.

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Our Favorite Cars From Roger Moore’s Bond Films

Dodge Demon Price Finally Revealed!

We did it!
[knocks on wood]
The last piece of the Demon puzzle has arrived and the car will officially come with a MSRP of $84,995, this will include the gas guzzler tax, but not destination fee. It also does not include the additional add ons: Demon Crate, front passenger seat, rear seats and trunk carpet kit. All will be available for just a dollar each. So, if you’re interested, bring a Cash Cannon and make it rain.

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Year Three Faculty Dinner in Alexandria

Last night, the EcoCAR 3 Faculty Advisors were invited to the Year Three Faculty Dinner, sponsored by EcoCAR 3 Visionary Sponsor NXP, at the Chart House in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The Chart House is located along the Potomac River in Alexandria’s most historic neighborhood.

The Faculty dinner is a special time for the organizers and sponsors to recognize the EcoCAR faculty advisors who have dedicated countless hours mentoring and leading their EcoCAR students throughout the program. Faculty advisors are a vital part of the AVTC program, guiding the students, serving as a champion for the program on campus, and

The Year 3 Faculty Advisory Board (FAB) was also recognized during the night. The FAB is a selection of the faculty who provide academic feedback on EcoCAR 3 yearly goals and objectives, competition rules and events, workshops and training, and team deliverables. In addition, the Year Four FAB members were announced. The new FAB members for Year Four are: Doug Nelson from Virginia Tech, Brian Fabian from the University of Washington, Drew Nix from West Virginia University, and Tom Bradley from Colorado State University.

To all of the Faculty Advisors, thank you for everything you do!

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