In 1902, the fastest automobile in the world was electric. At Staten Island, New York, Walter Baker’s Electric Torpedo achieved the miraculous speed of 100 mph. Continue reading
Here’s a General Motors V8 Most Americans Have Never Seen: Holden
From 1969 to 2000, General Motors Holden offered its own V8 engine for the Australian home market. And no, it wasn’t a copy of any previous GM V8. Continue reading
1949 Crosley: Disc Brake Pioneer
In 1949, Crosley was the first auto manufacturer to offer modern-style disc brakes on a production automobile, but the experiment was not a success. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 23, 2021
This 1928 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 S-Type was the top seller at the Bonhams Quail Lodge auction, bringing $5.935 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Myths and Legends of the 1934-37 Chrysler Airflow
When the Chrysler Airflow appeared in 1934, it was so controversial that enthusiasts are still talking about it today. However, a few of the stories aren’t quite accurate. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 20, 2021
Top sellers at this year’s Monterey Car Week auctions included this 1962 Ferrari 268 SP by Fantuzzi, which brought $7.7 million at the RM Sotheby’s sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1961 Pontiac Tempest Rope Drive
The unusual driveshaft setup on the 1961 Pontiac Tempest has been called a “rope drive” and described as a giant speedometer cable, but how it really works is far more interesting. Continue reading