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Video: Hand-built 1963 Falcon Retractable Hardtop

Posted on August 29, 2018 by MCG

Kansas enthusiast Tim Sutherland wanted a Ford Falcon retractable hardtop. Unbothered by the fact that Ford never offered such a thing, he built his own. Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is Today: A Film History of the Chrysler Turbine Cars

Posted on August 28, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a rare find: a nicely preserved 1963 factory film covering the history of the Chrysler Turbine program and the introduction of the sensational Turbine Ghia prototypes.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Turbine

MCG Executive Briefing for August 27, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by MCG

At $48.4 million, this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the highest-priced car ever sold at auction at this past weekend’s RM Sotheby’s Monterey Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Physics of a Car Crash

Posted on August 26, 2018 by MCG

In this superb three-minute video, you’ll receive a crash course (sorry) in the physics of automobile collisions. There’s some important stuff to learn here, so let’s dive right in.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Automobile Safety

Cadillac’s Luxury Two-Seater: The 1953 Le Mans

Posted on August 25, 2018 by MCG

More than once, Cadillac has explored the idea of a luxury two-place sports car.  In 1953 the notion took form as the fiberglass-bodied Le Mans, a memorable Motorama show car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac LeMans, Harley Earl

MCG Executive Briefing for August 24, 2018

Posted on August 24, 2018 by MCG

Aston Martin will build 28 recreations of the familiar DB5 driven by Sean Connery in the James Bond film Goldfinger, with 25 cars in the series to be offered to the public. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Video: GM Introduces Fuel Injection, 1957

Posted on August 23, 2018 by MCG

The big story from GM Engineering in 1957 was the introduction of Rochester Fuel Injection for the Chevrolet and Pontiac V8s. This original GM promotional film trumpets the news.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, Rochester Fuel Injection

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