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Cocktail Lounge on Wheels: The 1969 Ford Aurora II

Posted on January 11, 2024 by MCG

Ford called it “a luxury lounge on wheels.” Meet the Aurora II, a customized Ford LTD Country Squre for the 1969 car-show circuit. Continue reading →

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Ford’s Stepping Stone: The 1962 Super High-Performance 406 V8

Posted on January 9, 2024 by MCG

Ford’s 406 cubic-inch V8 was around for barely a year, but it helped to set the stage for the automaker’s Total Performance era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford 406 V8, Ford FE engine family

Video: How to Drive a Sherman Tank

Posted on January 8, 2024 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage presents yet another invaluable how-to feature: How to drive a Sherman M4 tank. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Sherman M4 tank

Two’s Better: The 1907 Carter Two-Engine Car

Posted on January 5, 2024 by MCG

If one engine is good, two must be better, especially when they break down so often. That was the logic behind the 1907 Carter Two-Engine Car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Carter Two-Engine Car, Howard O. Carter

Video: Bob Hope Introduces the 1960 Buick

Posted on January 3, 2024 by MCG

See the 1960 Buick, and a nice little fleet of vintage Buicks, too, in this spot  starring America’s favorite ham, Bob Hope. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Buick, Buick

The Fanciest Nash Rambler: The 1955 Country Club

Posted on January 3, 2024 by MCG

Meet the most glamourous Nash Rambler of all, the 1955 Country Club, Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Hudson, Nash, Nash Rambler, Rambler Country Club

The First Electronic Fuel Injection: 1957 Bendix Electrojector

Posted on January 2, 2024 by MCG

The story of modern electronic fuel injection begins here: with the 1957 Bendix Electrojector. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Bendix Electrojector, Chrysler, Chrysler 300D, Rambler Rebel

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