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Video: Brooks Walker’s Park-Cars

Posted on January 15, 2020 by MCG

Here’s an idea that was well before its time… but somehow, its time never came: the Park-Car invented by Brooks Walker.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Walker, Park-Car

Thinking Outside the (Pickup) Box: The 1961-64 Corvair Rampside

Posted on January 11, 2020 by MCG

The unique architecture of the Chevrolet Corvair spawned a few interesting variants, including the 1961-64 Rampside Pickup. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvair 95 Rampside, General Motors

Secrets of the Chevy Powerglide 1950-73

Posted on January 8, 2020 by MCG

The Powerglide automatic transmission loyally served Chevrolet and General Motors for nearly a quarter of a century.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Powerglide, General Motors, O.K Kelly

Video: Shirley Muldowney’s First Top Fuel World Title, 1977

Posted on January 7, 2020 by MCG

Shirley Muldowney climbed to the top of the drag racing world in 1977, claiming her first NHRA Top Fuel world title. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NHRA, NHRA Top Fuel, Shirley Muldowney, Steve Evans

The Power to Fly: The Wright Brothers’ 1903 Engine

Posted on January 4, 2020 by MCG

When the Wright brothers set out to fly in 1903, there were no engines on the market capable of powering their aircraft. So they built their own, and it’s a remarkable design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Charles A. Taylor, Wright Brothers, Wright Flyer

Volkswagen Beetle: The Last Mile

Posted on January 2, 2020 by MCG

To say farewell to the Beetle after 70 years in production, Volkswagen produced this heartstring-tugging video, “The Last Mile.”    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle

Video: Marketing the 1966 Rambler Rebel

Posted on December 29, 2019 by MCG

American Motors’ entry in the red-hot intermediate coupe segment for 1966 was the Rambler Classic Rebel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler Classic, Rambler Rebel

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