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Less is More: the 1967 Camaro Z28 V8

Posted on January 3, 2026 by MCG

One of the most potent of the original Chevy Small-Blocks was also one of the smallest: the 302 cubic-inch V8 in the Camaro Z28. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Camaro Z28, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Z28 302 CID V8

Hen’s Tooth: the 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible

Posted on December 30, 2025 by MCG

Any 1960 Edsel is an unusual sight today, relatively speaking, but the convertible is especially rare: Only 76 were produced. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Edsel Convertible, Edsel, Ford Motor Company

Autodynamics: The 1957 Dodge Story

Posted on December 28, 2025 by MCG

For 1957, Dodge brought a new term to the automotive vocabulary: autodynamics. Let’s check out the cars and see what that was all about. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Dodge, Autodynamics, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Forward Look, Dodge, Swept Wing '57

Henry’s Other ’32 Ford: The Four-Cylinder Model B

Posted on December 27, 2025 by MCG

Henry Ford’s groundbreaking 1932 Ford V8 had a companion model, the Model B, and it proved to be a worthy successor to the popular Model A. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1932 Ford Model B, 1932 Ford V8, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

The Mercury Class of 1952

Posted on December 24, 2025 by MCG

With a revised chassis and all-new exterior styling for 1952, Mercury aimed to provide just the right mid-priced car for middle-class Americans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Mercury, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Secrets of the 810/812 Cord V8, 1936-37

Posted on December 23, 2025 by MCG

Like most everything else about the sensational Cord 810/812, its V8 engine was an original design. Let’s delve into some of its secrets. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Auburn Automobile Company, Cord 810, Cord 812, Lycoming, Supercharged Cord

Try Not to Call it a Nova: The 1976-77 Chevrolet Concours

Posted on December 20, 2025 by MCG

In 1976, Chevrolet introduced a luxury version of the Nova compact and rebadged it as the Concours, but the alias was dropped after just two seasons.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Concours, Chevrolet Nova

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