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Henry Ford’s 1893 Kitchen Sink Engine

Posted on December 5, 2019 by MCG

The incredible career of Henry Ford starts here: with a handbuilt engine that first ran at Mrs. Ford’s kitchen sink. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Kitchen Sink Engine

Time Lapse Engine Rebuild: Harley-Davidson Sportster V-Twin

Posted on December 3, 2019 by MCG

Here’s another choice feature in the Hagerty time-lapse rebuild series: the classic Harley-Davidson Sportster Ironhead V-Twin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Hagerty Redline Rebuild, Harley-Davidson, Harley-Davidson Sportster

King of the Tailfin: Virgil Exner’s Project 613

Posted on November 27, 2019 by MCG

Chrysler styling chief Virgil Exner rocked the Motor City to its core with the Chrysler Forward Look line for 1957. But behind the scenes, he had even bigger ideas.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Coropration', Chrysler Project 613, Virgil Exner

Video: Introducing the 1953 Studebaker

Posted on November 26, 2019 by MCG

Auto enthusiasts don’t agree about much, but they will agree that the 1953 Studebaker was one of the most beautiful cars of the age. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Studebaker, Bob Bourke, Raymond Loewy, Studebaker

Video: Reinventing the Chrysler Corporation, 1992

Posted on November 24, 2019 by MCG

In 1992, the Chrysler Corporation was reinventing itself yet again. Lee Iacocca and crew tell the story in this vintage factory film with some excellent glimpses behind the scenes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bob Lutz, Chrysler Corporation, Francois Castaing, Lee Iacocca, Tom Gale

Video: Testing British Cars on the Autobahn

Posted on November 23, 2019 by MCG

In this entertaining old film from the British Motor Corporation, the company’s best cars for 1956 are put to the test on the German Autobahn. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged A50, Austin A35, British Motor Corporation, Morris Minor, Morris Oxford

Video: Introducing the 1956 Dodge

Posted on November 16, 2019 by MCG

Dodge had plenty to crow about for 1956 with a new four-door Lancer hardtop, a more powerful hemi V8, and push-button transmission control. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Dodge, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Lancer

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