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Video: Chip Foose Explains What Makes the 1932 Ford So Great

Posted on October 30, 2019 by MCG

What makes the 1932 Ford the world’s favorite hot rod? Noted designer and builder Chip Foose breaks it down for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Hot Rods | Tagged 1932 Ford, Chip Foose

Video: Introducing The 1962 Studebaker Lark Daytona

Posted on October 30, 2019 by MCG

For 1962, Studebaker president Sherwood Egbert rebooted the brand with fresh sheet metal and a brand new name: Daytona. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Sherwood Egbert, Studebaker, Studebaker Lark Daytona

Video: The 1955 London Motor Show

Posted on October 29, 2019 by MCG

Courtesy of British Pathé, here’s all the latest news from the 1955 London Motor Show at Earls Court. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac La Espada, CItroen DS, Jaguar 2.4 Litre, London Motor Show, MGA

Video: Graham Hill Explains Race Car Setup

Posted on October 24, 2019 by MCG

Here’s two-time Formula 1 champion and Indy 500 winner Graham Hill, circa 1964, explaining the exquisite art and science of race car setup. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged BRM, Formula 1, Graham Hill

GM’s First Mid-Engine Corvette: The 1968 Chevrolet Astro II

Posted on October 22, 2019 by MCG

The concept of a mid-engine Corvette is almost as old as the Corvette itself. Here’s the General’s first attempt at the driver-first vehicle layout, the 1968 Chevrolet Astro II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet Astro II, Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors

Video: Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser remember Andy Granatelli

Posted on October 19, 2019 by MCG

Andy Granatelli was one of the great characters in American motorsports. Here are two more characters, Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser, with some memorable stories about Andy. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Andy Granatelli, Bobby Unser, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Parnelli Jones

Inside the Fabulous Hudson Hornets, 1951-57

Posted on October 16, 2019 by MCG

The Hudson Hornet—sorry, we mean the Fabulous Hudson Hornet—might be the most memorable car the company ever built. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged H-145, Hudson, Hudson Hornet, Hudson Motor Car Co., Twin-H Power

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