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Something to Cheer About: A 1941 Ford Film

Posted on March 12, 2022 by MCG

Explore the many features of the all-new 1941 Ford DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe in this original factory promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Ford, Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for March 11, 2022

Posted on March 10, 2022 by MCG

This 1934 Packard Twelve was the top seller at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction, bringing $4.13 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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McKellar’s Masterpiece: The Pontiac Overhead Cam 421 V8

Posted on March 10, 2022 by MCG

For decades, engineer Malcom “Mac” McKellar spearheaded the Pontiac division’s advanced engine development team, and one of his favorite projects was this overhead-cam version of the 421 cubic-inch V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac OHC V8

The Saga of the Half-Scale 1905 Baby Reo

Posted on March 9, 2022 by MCG

Constructed way back in 1905, the Baby Reo has been described as the American auto industry’s first scale-model promotional vehicle. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1905 Baby Reo, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

The 1923 Copper-Cooled Chevrolet: What Went Wrong?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by MCG

Although it happened nearly a century ago, the Copper-Cooled Chevrolet affair is still remembered as one of the great blunders in Motor City history. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Alfred P. Sloan, Charles F. Kettering, Copper-Cooled Chevrolet, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for March 7, 2022

Posted on March 6, 2022 by MCG

This 1937 Talbot-Lago teardrop coupe sold for a record $13.425 million at the Gooding & Company Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Converting a VW Beetle to Electric Power in One Day

Posted on March 6, 2022 by MCG

A UK firm that specializes in EV conversions of vintage cars invented an interesting challenge: Perform a complete conversion of a Volkswagen Beetle in just one day. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Electric Classic Cars, Electric VW Beetle

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