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Video: The Hurst Hemi Under Glass story

Posted on August 23, 2014 by MCG

1967 Hemi Under GlassHey, race fans! This awesome video explores the history of the magical exhibition drag cars known as Hemi Under Glass.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Hemi Under Glass

Cammer: The Real Story of the Legendary Ford 427 SOHC V8

Posted on August 21, 2014 by MCG

In the 1960s, Ford’s overhead-cam 427 V8, popularly known as the Cammer, became the stuff of myth and legend. Here’s the story behind the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Cammer, Ford, NASCAR, SOHC Ford

Video: presenting the Chrysler Plainsman

Posted on August 19, 2014 by MCG

1956 Chrysler Plainsman station wagon conceptHere’s a brief but fascinating historical film starring the famed 1956 Chrysler Plainsman show car. Includes lots of great details—check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler

Video: The 1936 All-American Soap Box Derby

Posted on August 16, 2014 by MCG

Soap Box FinishPresenting a priceless piece of Americana: a newsreel report on the 1936 Soap Box Derby from Akron, Ohio.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Soap Box Derby

The Phantom 1958 Corvette Retractable Hardtop

Posted on August 12, 2014 by MCG

Francis Scott’s one-of-one ’58 Corvette retractable wasn’t exactly a factory prototype, but it was an inside job. Here’s the story behind the story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Corvette, Corvette Retractable

Video: Ferrari and Shell through the years in Formula One

Posted on August 9, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari Shell peomo See how many historic city scenes and classic Ferrari racers you can recognize in this famous little promotional clip. Beautifully done, take a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ferrari

Five More Forgotten GM Brands

Posted on August 7, 2014 by MCG

Jump in. We’re off to round up another fresh batch of lost, obscure, and forgotten General Motors brands. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors

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