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Hot Rod Oddity: The 1958 Oberhausen Electric Supercharger

Posted on February 4, 2023 by MCG

The early years of hot rodding produced some wild and wonderful ideas, for example the Oberhausen electric supercharger. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Oberhausen Supercharger, Turbonique Inc.

Saturday Morning CarTune: El Camino by Elizabeth Cook

Posted on February 4, 2023 by MCG

Here’s singer, songwriter, and  radio host Elizabeth Cook with a song about a guy who drives an El Camino. Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged El Camino, Elizabeth Cook

Inside America’s Greatest Straight 8: The 1929 Duesenberg J

Posted on February 3, 2023 by MCG

The Duesenberg J is often described as the greatest straight-eight production engine the United States has ever produced. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged August Duesenberg, Duesenberg, Duesenberg J, E.L. Cord, Fred Duesenberg

MCG Executive Briefing for February 3, 2023

Posted on February 2, 2023 by MCG

Mercedes-Benz plans to cut most of the coupes and wagons from its lineup as it reduces its models from 33 to 14. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Head On: A 1938 Chevrolet Film

Posted on February 1, 2023 by MCG

See a 1938 Chevrolet square off against a mighty steam locomotive in this entertaining Jam Handy film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1938 Chevrolet, Jam Handy

The Drive of Your Life: A 1951 Mercury Film

Posted on January 31, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at the 1949 Mercury in an original Ford Motor Company promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mercury

Trading on Past Glory: the 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Posted on January 30, 2023 by MCG

With the ’77 LeMans Can Am, marketing guru Jim Wangers tried to recapture the magic of the original Pontiac GTO. It was a noble effort. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Jim Wangers, Pontiac, Pontiac Can Am

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