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Video: Ford Introduces the 1954 Y-Block V8

Posted on July 12, 2017 by MCG

Why a Y-Block? Here on film are Ford spokesman Bob Maxwell and a crack team of Ford engineers to explain the new 1954 Ford overhead-valve V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Y-Block V8

Video: History of the Jaguar XJ Series, 1968-1992

Posted on July 11, 2017 by MCG

In 1968, Jaguar introduced one of the most beautiful and capable sedans of its time, the XJ Series. Here’s a brief but excellent video history.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Jaguar XJ

Video: Marketing the 1965 Ford Mustang

Posted on July 8, 2017 by MCG

This 12-minute Ford film from the spring of 1964 provides the blueprint for the car—and the marketing campaign—that changed the Motor City forever. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Mustang, Ford

Video: Introducing the 1963 Studebaker Standard

Posted on July 6, 2017 by MCG

Midway through the 1963 model year, Studebaker launched a new series called the Standard, offering a shorter list of features and a rock-bottom sticker price. Here’s John Cameron Swayze with the lowdown.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Studebaker Standard, Studebaker, Studebaker Lark

Video: Introducing the 1965 Corvair

Posted on July 1, 2017 by MCG

Battered but far from beaten, the Corvair boasted all-new styling and fully independent rear suspension for 1965. Here’s the pitch on the beautiful and controversial rear-engine Chevy. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair

Video: How the Wankel Rotary Engine Works

Posted on June 29, 2017 by MCG

We love good, simple technical videos. Here’s a clear, solid, and fun explanation of the Mazda rotary engine straight from the source: Toyo Kogyo Ltd. circa 1970. Even if you’re a Wankel expert, we know you’ll enjoy it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Mazda, Wankel Rotary Engine

Five Noteworthy Cars at EyesOn Design 2017

Posted on June 25, 2017 by MCG

From a collection of 300 awesome vehicles at last Sunday’s EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition, here are five special cars we’ve selected for a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

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