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Detroit Autorama Preview: All the Ridler Award Winners 1964–2014

Posted on March 4, 2015 by MCG

2015 Autorama Ridler PreviewThe Detroit Autorama is coming this weekend. To celebrate, here’s a big photo gallery with all 51 Ridler Award winners from 1964 to 2014.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

Video: Mr. Ed pitches the 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire

Posted on March 3, 2015 by MCG

1963 Studebaker WagonaireSet your time machines for the 1960s. We’re going to visit TV’s talking horse, Mr. Ed, and check out the new 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Wagonaire

Video: Chrysler at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair

Posted on February 26, 2015 by MCG

???????????????????????This short film piece features Chrysler’s presentation at the International Century of Progress Exposition, known to all as the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. Includes some fancy thrill driving—watch.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1933 Chicago World's Fair, Chrysler

A V8 That Never Was: the Kaiser-Frazer 288

Posted on February 24, 2015 by MCG

Think you’ve seen everything in American V8s? Here’s one that never saw the light of day: the 1951 Kaiser-Frazer 288.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Kaiser-Frazer V8

The Classic Gasser Photos of Wayne Arteaga

Posted on February 19, 2015 by MCG

Wayne Arteaga gasser scene leadREVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW, FIRST-HAND INFO AND PHOTOS — These awesome photos, snapped back in the ’60s by Wayne Arteaga at his backyard race shop, capture a priceless moment in the golden age of drag racing. Check them out.

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Video: 1964 British Grand Prix in Color

Posted on February 17, 2015 by MCG

1964 British Grand PrixHere’s a rare find: newsreel coverage of the 1964 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in bright, beautiful, living color. You’re going to enjoy this.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged British Grand Prix, Formula One

The Factory Lightweights: a Quick History

Posted on February 14, 2015 by MCG

Butch Leal Mr. 427 64 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt SS 613 LF IndyWhen the Detroit automakers went drag racing in the ’60s, they produced some very special cars that are highly prized by collectors today. Here’s a closer look at the factory lightweights.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Factory Lightweights, Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt, Hemi Cuda, Hemi Dart

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