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The Mightiest Duesenberg: a 3,393 Cubic-Inch V16

Posted on September 22, 2021 by MCG

The Duesenberg brothers built every type of engine for road and track, air and sea, but the biggest of them all was a WWI aircraft engine of 3,393 CID and up to 900 hp. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged C.W. Van Ranst, Duesenberg, Fred Duesenberg

What Was GM Knee Action?

Posted on September 21, 2021 by MCG

General Motors didn’t invent independent front suspension, of course. But the automaker was among the first to bring the feature to the American mass market in 1934 with the colorful name Knee Action. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged André Dubonnet, General Motors, Knee Action, William S. Knudsen

2021 EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition

Posted on September 21, 2021 by MCG

Here’s our report on the 2021 edition of one of our favorite events, the EyesOn Design show, including a big photo gallery. Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

MCG Executive Briefing for September 20, 2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 by MCG

At $220,000, this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible was among the top 10 sales at the Mecum Dallas auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Secrets of the 1951-64 Studebaker V8

Posted on September 18, 2021 by MCG

Studebaker introduced an overhead-valve V8 in 1951, years before Ford or Chevrolet, and it was an impressive achievement for a company a fraction of the size of the mighty Big Three. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker R2, Studebaker V8

MCG Executive Briefing for September 17, 2021

Posted on September 16, 2021 by MCG

This pro-built 1951 Ford Woody restomod will be among the star attractions at the Mecum Las Vegas auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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PREVIEW: 2021 EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition

Posted on September 15, 2021 by MCG

After more than a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EyesOn Design, one of the nation’s top classic car events, is back on this Sunday, September 19. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged EyesOn Design

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