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Video: More from the Lambrecht Chevrolet barn find collection

Posted on August 1, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a second video from the amazing Lambrecht collection, the time-capsule Chevrolet dealership discovered in tiny Pierce, Nebraska. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Lambrecht Chevrolet collection

Another look at Smokey Yunick’s Reverse Torque Special

Posted on July 28, 2013 by MCG

Like so many of Smokey Yunick’s projects, the Reverse Torque Special is surrounded in myth and legend. Let’s see what we can sort out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Reverse Torque, Smokey Yunick

Video: Driving a Porsche 917/10 Can-Am racer—on the street!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by MCG

On his recent visit to Bruce Canepa’s California dream shop, correspondent Rick Voegelin witnessed this scene: Bruce driving a Porsche Turbo Can-Am racer through the neighborhood. Get a look at the video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Porsche 917/10

Still standing: the Aerocar/Hudson plant

Posted on July 25, 2013 by MCG

At the northeast corner of Mack Avenue and Beaufait Street in old Detroit stands an important piece of Motor City history, the Aerocar/Hudson plant. Let’s pay a visit.

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Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Aerocar, Hudson

Rick Voegelin visits Canepa Cars & Coffee

Posted on July 21, 2013 by MCG

A word of advice: Go easy on the caffeine at Canepa Cars & Coffee. There’s already enough stimulants of the automotive kind when Bruce Canepa hosts the monthly open house at his automotive wonderland.    -Story and photos by Rick Voegelin

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Video: Carl Edwards drives the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer

Posted on July 18, 2013 by MCG

NASCAR driver Carl Edwards recently took the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes racer for a spin. Let’s ride along for a history lesson on the car that launched Henry Ford’s automotive career.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Sweepstakes

Video: The New Ford V8 for 1935

Posted on July 16, 2013 by MCG

This short Ford promotional film from 1935 charts the changes in America’s favorite V8 car that year. Includes some great scenes—have a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford V8

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