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Video: Ab Jenkins Faster Farther Safer

Posted on June 16, 2015 by MCG

JenkinsJoin Ab Jenkins on one of his early record runs, averaging more than 127 mph for 24 hours in his Pierce-Arrow V12 at Bonneville. Beautiful vintage film footage—enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ab Jenkins, Bonneville, Pierce-Arrow

Bill Mitchell’s Silver Arrow I

Posted on June 11, 2015 by MCG

The customized ’63 Buick Riviera known as Silver Arrow I was one of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell’s finest and most favorite creations. Here’s a rare close-up look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Buick, Buick Riviera

Great Fake Quotations in Automotive History

Posted on June 6, 2015 by MCG

Henry Ford saysIt’s just like Yogi Berra said: “I never said most of the stuff I said.” Here are some familiar quotations from noted figures in automotive history—except they never said them. Join us for some fun with car lore.  Continue reading →

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Video: A Tour of Kar Kraft in 1969

Posted on June 4, 2015 by MCG

kk lineFord fans will believe they’ve died and gone to heaven when they see this amazing 1969 home movie filmed at Kar Kraft, Ford’s private R&D shop. Here are all the legendary Ford supercars in one spot—watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Kar Kraft

Beautiful and Doomed: the Cord 810/812

Posted on June 2, 2015 by MCG

1937 Cord 812With the fabulous Cord, the Auburn Automobile Company went down firing its best shots. Here’s a closer look at one of America’s most acclaimed automotive designs.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cord 810, Cord 812

A New Look for Detroit’s Old Packard Plant

Posted on June 1, 2015 by MCG

Packard overpassSure, it’s only canvas, but we like it. Here’s an encouraging update on the renovation of a Detroit landmark, the old Packard plant on East Grand Boulevard. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Packard plant

Five More Cars That Built the Motor City

Posted on May 30, 2015 by MCG

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air SedanThese five cars changed the course of the American automobile industry. Let’s lean in for a closer look.  Continue reading →

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