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Rough House: A 1949 Chevrolet Film

Posted on March 1, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a peek behind the scenes at the GM Proving Ground as the 1949 Chevrolets are put through a series of rugged tests. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Gemeral Motors Proving Ground

Muscle for a New Millennium: The 2003-04 Mercury Marauder

Posted on February 28, 2023 by MCG

The dream of the classic Detroit muscle car never really died. It carried into the 21st century with the 2003-04 Mercury Marauder. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mercury, Mercury Marauder

’60s Style Setter: A Quick History of the Cragar S/S Wheel

Posted on February 27, 2023 by MCG

The Cragar S/S was by far the most popular custom wheel on the hot rod and muscle car scene all through the ’60s and ’70s. Let’s check out its history.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Bell Auto Parts, Cragar S/S Wheels, Roy Richter

Video: Why the Automakers Still Use Clay Models

Posted on February 26, 2023 by MCG

This could be the most educational 10 minutes you spend today. Here are some excellent insights into the clay modeling process in 21st century car design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Audi, Bentley, BMW, clay modeling

BEAST: a 2181 Cubic-Inch V12 Kenworth

Posted on February 24, 2023 by MCG

In the early years of trucking, there was no such thing as too much power. One operator had his 1951 Kenworth equipped with a Hall-Scott V12 sporting 2181 cubic inches and 600 hp. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hall-Scott, Kenworth

Sunday Drive: A 1960 Chevrolet Film

Posted on February 22, 2023 by MCG

Join a typical American family in a classic American pastime: a Sunday drive in their beautiful 1960 Impala Sport Sedan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Sport Sedan

Video: Rod Serling Introduces the 1971 Ford LTD

Posted on February 21, 2023 by MCG

Famed television writer and producer Rod Serling was the spokesman for this campaign demonstrating the quietness of the 1971 Ford LTD. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Ford LTD, Ford, Rod Serling

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