For his giant Rouge plant in Dearborn, Henry Ford decided that ordinary diesel-electrics would never do, so he had these car-styled locomotives built. Continue reading
Chrysler’s Biggest Hemi: 10 Feet Long, 16 Cylinders, and 2220 Cubic Inches!
A key step in the development of the famous Chrysler Hemi V8 was this monster: a 2500-horsepower aircraft engine designed for the U.S. armed forces in World War II. Continue reading
The 1936 Arrowhead Teardrop Car
From Southern California in 1936 came the Arrowhead Teardrop Car, which its creators claimed was “America’s first truly streamlined automobile.” Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 2, 2021
Used car prices in the USA are headed through the roof, with the Nissan Leaf, Mercedes G-Class, and Chevy Camaro leading the increases. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
This Italian-bodied Packard Ran in the Mexican Road Race
This slimmed-down Packard coupe with straight-eight power raced twice in the Carrera Panamericana, the famed Mexican road race. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 30, 2021
This 1978 Porsche 928 driven by actor Tom Cruise in the 1982 movie Risky Business will be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Houston auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Funny Car Pioneer: Jack Chrisman’s Comet
The funny car, drag racing’s wild child, didn’t originate with any single car or driver. But one of the key racers to bring the movement to life was Jack Chrisman with his ’64/’65 Mercury Comet. Continue reading