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Video: Engines for Superbombers–inside the Dodge Chicago plant

Posted on February 19, 2014 by MCG

Dodge Chicago  Super FactoryIn 1944, the Dodge Chicago plant was the largest factory in the world under one roof, building giant engines for the B-29 Superfortress. This historic newsreel provides a rare look inside.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Dodge Chicago

Dreams and Nightmares: the product promotion edition

Posted on February 15, 2014 by MCG

Zippo ChryslerIn this latest collection of dream cars and nightmares, all the vehicles have something to sell. Are you buying? Let’s take a closer look at these strange yet compelling machines.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares

Video: How to drive on snow and ice, 1957

Posted on February 8, 2014 by MCG

winter drivingThis driver training film is over 50 years old, but the advice on winter driving is still amazingly solid today. Watch and be impressed—and maybe get a little education, too.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged winter driving

Video: The Cool Hot Rod, 1953

Posted on February 5, 2014 by MCG

Here’s another great period hot rodding film, “The Cool Hot Rod” from 1953. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports

MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1958 to 1962 Corvette

Posted on February 3, 2014 by MCG

1960 Chev Corvette ConvertibleOur latest MCG Car Spotter’s Guide features the last and best of the classic straight-axle Corvettes, the 1958 to 1962 models.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvette

Seven More Unusual Chevrolets From Around the World

Posted on January 28, 2014 by MCG

They wear bow ties, but they’re not from around here. MCG presents another fresh batch of Chevrolets that most Americans will never get to see.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet

Video: 1963 NASCAR Riverside 500

Posted on January 26, 2014 by MCG

Dan Gurney began his ownership of NASCAR at Riverside in 1963. This great short film shows all the action—check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Riverside

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