The most poorly conceived race car in the history of the world land speed record might well be the unfortunate White Triplex of 1928-29. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for July 11, 2022
This 1961 Aston Martin DB4 was among the top sellers at the Artcurial Le Mans Classic auction, bringing $522,096. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Allison-Powered Monsters of Jim Lytle
The hot rodding scene of the 1960s was wild, but there was nothing wilder than Jim Lytle’s astounding machines, all of them powered by giant Allison aircraft engines. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 8, 2022
A 1984 Ford F-150 4X4 sold for nearly $51,000 on a leading online auction site, signalling a hot market for ’80s-era pickups. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Leaded Gasoline Was a Dumb Idea
From 1923 through 1996, America’s automobiles ran on leaded gasoline. It was not just a dumb idea, says Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained. It made Americans dumber, too. Continue reading
1953 Ford: The End of the Flathead V8 Era
After 21 years, the flathead V8 era came to an end for the Dearbon automaker in 1953. Continue reading
Buick’s Forgotten Junior Brand: 1930 Marquette
For just a single model year in 1930, the Buick division at General Motors offered a lower-priced companion brand called the Marquette. Continue reading