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Swamp Coolers: The Poor Man’s Air Conditioning

Posted on April 28, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a neat automotive accessory from days gone by: the evaporative air conditioner, better known as the swamp cooler. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Evaporative Air Conditioning, Swamp Cooler

MCG Executive Briefing for April 28, 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023 by MCG

General Motors announced that the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV, the USA’s most affordable electric vehicles, will be discontinued by the end of the year. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Detroit’s Wildest Racing Engine: The ’64 Ford Indy V8

Posted on April 27, 2023 by MCG

Ford’s double overhead-cam Indy V8 not only looked fabulous, it was a winner too, with seven Indy 500 victories. Here are a few of its secrets. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford DOHC Indy V8

Plymouth’s British Beetle-Fighter: The 1971-73 Cricket

Posted on April 25, 2023 by MCG

Here’s one of the more obscure products that ever wore the Plymouth badge: the 1971-73 Cricket, a rebadged Hillman Avenger from the United Kingdom. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Europe, Plymouth Cricket

Video: Chevrolet’s 1961 Magic Ride Campaign

Posted on April 24, 2023 by MCG

Now here’s a wild idea: an automobile ad that barely shows the car. Because it’s invisible. Check out the 1961 Chevrolet Magic Ride campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Magic Ride

MCG Executive Briefing for April 24, 2023

Posted on April 23, 2023 by MCG

In storage for 45 years, the 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Rapid Transit factory show car is now headed for auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Case of the Methodical Men: A Rare 1959 Corvair Film

Posted on April 22, 2023 by MCG

This super-rare 1959 film takes us behind the scenes for the design, development, and production of the 1960 Corvair. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Corvair, Chevrolet Corvair

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