In 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
Category Archives: Auto History
Dreams and Nightmares: the product promotion edition
In 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
Video: How to drive on snow and ice, 1957
This 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
Video: The Cool Hot Rod, 1953
Here’s another great period hot rodding film, “The Cool Hot Rod” from 1953. Continue reading
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1958 to 1962 Corvette
Our latest MCG Car Spotter’s Guide features the last and best of the classic straight-axle Corvettes, the 1958 to 1962 models. Continue reading
Seven More Unusual Chevrolets From Around the World
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
Video: 1963 NASCAR Riverside 500
Dan Gurney began his ownership of NASCAR at Riverside in 1963. This great short film shows all the action—check it out. Continue reading