In 1926, the Packard Motor Car Company introduced the hypoid drive axle to the Motor City, and the rest of the industry wouldn’t catch up for another decade. Continue reading
A Quick History of the GMC 6-71 Blower
Most gearheads will instantly recognize the familiar GMC 6-71 blower, but its original application and backstory remain relatively unknown. Let’s explore. Continue reading
Video: What’s the Deal With the C4 Corvette?
The 1984-96 C4 Corvettes are a tremendous buy these days—as long as you buy the right one. Here’s a Corvette expert to sort out the good and bad years for us. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 12, 2021
This rare 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Vantage brought nearly $455,000 at the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro online sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Time-Lapse Engine Rebuild: Cadillac 365 V8
Here’s the latest episode in Hagerty’s series of Redline Rebuild time-lapse engine overhauls: the 1957 Cadillac 365 CID V8. Continue reading
A Famous Auto Designer Created This Guitar: The Gibson Firebird
It’s been said that a truly great designer can design anything. Here’s one proof of the theory: the Gibson Firebird electric guitar created by auto designer Ray Dietrich. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 9, 2021
At $165,000, this 1970 Ferrari 365GT 2+2 was one of the top 10 sales of the RM Sotheby’s Open Roads March Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading