AMC’s entry in the expanding junior muscle car category for 1971 was the Hornet SC 360. Continue reading
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Secrets of the Ford 427 Le Mans V8
The 427 cubic-inch Ford V8s that won at Le Mans in 1966 and 1967 are among the most unlikely engines to ever run in the 24-hour classic. And they have a few secrets to tell. Continue reading
Sizing Up the Personal Luxury Class: 1978-79 Dodge Magnum
Dodge’s entry in the red-hot personal-luxury category for 1978-79 was the Magnum XE. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 15, 2021
Fonzie’s 1949 Triumph motorcycle from the classic TV show Happy Days will be offered at the Bonhams TCM Presents…Hollywood Cool auction on Dec. 8. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: See This Engine With a Clear Plastic Cylinder Running in Ultra-Slow Motion
Internal combustion is a beautiful thing, but we rarely get to see it with our own eyes. TRO Designs created an engine with a clear acrylic cylinder that allows us see the magic inside. Continue reading
GM’s Pioneer Hybrid: the 1969 XP-883
In the ’60s, General Motors explored alternative power sources with a number of experimental vehicles, including this one: the XP-883 gasoline/electric hybrid. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 12, 2021
This Michigan-built 1908 Rainier Model D was among the top sellers at the Bonhams Golden Age auction in London, bringing $227,735. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading