For the Allied effort in World War I, the talents of three future automotive legends came together to produce an aircraft engine that, unfortunately, never saw duty in combat. Still, it’s a fascinating story. Continue reading
Video: Some Facts About Modern Motor Oil
Here are some recent insights on motor oils and test procedures from Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 16, 2022
This 1938 Lesovsky-Offy from the Ray Evernham collection will be offered at this month’s Mecum Indy sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Bookshelf — Glamour Road: Color, Fashion, Style and the Midcentury Automobile
There’s a best-selling new book by Jeff Stork and Tom Dolle that explores the nexus of design, fashion, style, and color in the American auto industry. Let’s check it out. Continue reading
Chevrolet’s Experimental V8 Corvair
In the 1960s, a Corvair with a V8 engine swap was a dream combination for car enthusiasts. At one point even the factory got into the act with this nifty 1965 prototype. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 13, 2022
Sources say Mercedes-Benz has sold one of its two 300SLR Uhlenhaut coupes to a private party for a record $142 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Backward Buick: A Reverse-Induction Nailhead V8
This Buick Nailhead V8 with a reverse-flow induction system has been delighting and baffling the internet for several years now. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading