In 1940-41, the Australian war effort had no suitable engine to power its AC3 Thunderbolt tank, so it created one—using three American Cadillac V8s lashed together. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 13, 2021
A new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme, features 30 of the world’s highest-performing road vehicles. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
False Start: The Front-Wheel Drive 1946 Kaiser
Kaiser-Frazer launched an ambitious assault on the Detroit automotive establishment, but was then forced to scale back its plans. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 10, 2021
This concours-ready 1965 Aston Martin DB5 was the top seller at the Bonhams Bond Street auction, bringing $775,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1939 Chevrolets — Master 85 and Master De Luxe
Meet the new Chevrolets for 1939, Master 85 and Master De Luxe, in this spiffy factory film. Continue reading
Video: When the Compacts Raced at Daytona
Strange but true: There was a NASCAR series for the Detroit compacts and it raced at Daytona in 1960 and 1961. Here’s some rare footage of the ’61 event. Continue reading
A Mopar Hemi Mystery: Did Chrysler Steal From the Cadillac V8?
When Chrysler developed the famous 1951 Hemi V8, did the automaker copy the 1949 Cadillac V8? Continue reading