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Chevy Nomads That Never Were

Posted on July 7, 2018 by MCG

The Nomad is an enduring concept at Chevrolet, stretching back more than 60 years and taking countless forms. Here are a few Nomad prototypes that never made it to the production line.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Nomad

Video: Henry Ford Introduces the 1932 V8

Posted on July 5, 2018 by MCG

On March 31, 1932, Henry Ford shook the automotive world with a practical, low-cost V8. Here’s the original Ford newsreel heralding the event. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford V8, Henry Ford

Video: A Pocket History of the Fiat Topolino

Posted on July 3, 2018 by MCG

Here’s an excellent little pocket history of the Fiat Topolino, a masterpiece of design and one of the world’s most beloved cars.    Continue reading →

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A Video Biography of Mickey Thompson

Posted on June 30, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a quick video biography of one of the most remarkable characters in motorsports history, Mickey Thompson. Strap yourself in and watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville, Mickey Thompson

American Motors Muscle: The 1957 Rambler Rebel

Posted on June 27, 2018 by MCG

American Motors took one furtive shot at the performance market in the 1950s with the 1957 Rebel, cramming a beefy 327 CID V8 into a lightweight Rambler body. Here’s the story behind this unusual machine.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Rambler Rebel, American Motors, George Romney

Video: Engineering the Jaguar E-Type

Posted on June 26, 2018 by MCG

This great little film tells the story of the Jaguar E-Type, including its two famous prototypes, E1A and E2A. The E-Type legend starts here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Jaguar, Jaguar E-Type, Jaguar XKE

Inside the 1955 Pontiac V8

Posted on June 23, 2018 by MCG

The Pontiac V8 was one of General Motors’ most versatile engines, serving the corporation well for more than 25 years. Here’s where it all began in 1955.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Pontiac V8, General Motors, Pontiac

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