In 1940-41, the Australian war effort had no suitable engine to power its AC3 Thunderbolt tank, so it created one—using three American Cadillac V8s lashed together. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for December 13, 2021
A new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme, features 30 of the world’s highest-performing road vehicles. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
False Start: The Front-Wheel Drive 1946 Kaiser
Kaiser-Frazer launched an ambitious assault on the Detroit automotive establishment, but was then forced to scale back its plans. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 10, 2021
This concours-ready 1965 Aston Martin DB5 was the top seller at the Bonhams Bond Street auction, bringing $775,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1939 Chevrolets — Master 85 and Master De Luxe
Meet the new Chevrolets for 1939, Master 85 and Master De Luxe, in this spiffy factory film. Continue reading
Video: When the Compacts Raced at Daytona
Strange but true: There was a NASCAR series for the Detroit compacts and it raced at Daytona in 1960 and 1961. Here’s some rare footage of the ’61 event. Continue reading
A Mopar Hemi Mystery: Did Chrysler Steal From the Cadillac V8?
When Chrysler developed the famous 1951 Hemi V8, did the automaker copy the 1949 Cadillac V8? Continue reading