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Six Tail Lamps on a Corvette

Posted on May 20, 2015 by MCG

Bob Wingate 1967 CorvetteBack in the day, Corvettes with six tail lamps were a familiar sight—even though Chevrolet never officially offered such an option. Here’s the story behind this interesting Corvette non-feature.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvette

Five Willys Gassers That Left Their Mark on Drag Racing

Posted on May 19, 2015 by MCG

Ohio George Montgomery 1933 Willys 1967In the 1960s, the wild and colorful Willys gassers were among the most popular cars in drag racing. Here are five examples that are still fondly remembered today.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports

Visa to Le Mans: 1967 Ford Racing Film

Posted on May 12, 2015 by MCG

Ford LeMansCheck out this amazing lost film footage from Ford’s historic Le Mans campaign, with the spotlight on the development of the mighty 427 CID racing engine. This is priceless stuff, don’t miss it.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ford, LeMans 1967

Video: 1954 — GM Celebrates 50 Million Vehicles

Posted on May 9, 2015 by MCG

Chevtrolet 50 milllionThis promotional film from 1954 celebrates an important milestone for General Motors: the production of 50 million vehicles. And quite a celebration it was, too—have a look.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors

A Closer Look at the Holden Hurricane

Posted on April 29, 2015 by MCG

Holden HurricaneHere’s a great look at one of Holden’s proudest achievements, the 1969 Hurricane concept vehicle, featuring both period and contemporary footage. Check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Technology | Tagged Holden, Holden Hurricane

American Dreaming Exhibit Celebrates the Art of Auto Design

Posted on April 26, 2015 by MCG

American DreamingMore than 170 works by noted Motor City designers are currently on display in a show called “American Dreaming: Detroit’s Golden Age of Automotive Design, 1946-1973”  at Lawrence Technological University.     Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged American Dreaming

Video: Junior Johnson Wins the 1960 Daytona 500

Posted on April 25, 2015 by MCG

Junior JohnsonWatch Junior Johnson stalk the field as he scores a cunning victory in the 1960 Daytona 500.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1960 Daytona 500, NASCAR

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