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Video: Two Stout Scarabs on the Road

Posted on March 5, 2022 by MCG

See two Stout Scarabs, the clever creations of aviation pioneer Bill Stout, on the road in this rare silent film footage. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Stout Scarab, WIlliam B. Stout

MCG Executive Briefing for March 4, 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022 by MCG

This 1929 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Coupe will be among the main attractions at the Mecum Glendale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Sharing is Caring: The 1934 Ford-Hupmobile Connection

Posted on March 2, 2022 by MCG

Strange but true: For two brief years, Hupmobiles borrowed their body shells from the 1934 Ford Model 40. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Hupmobile, Murray Body Corporation

Forgotten Four Barrel: The 1965-90 Rochester Quadrajet

Posted on March 1, 2022 by MCG

While it never got much respect from the high-performance community, the Rochester Quadrajet carburetor did an admirable job on millions of General Motors vehicles through the years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

MCG Executive Briefing for February 28, 2022

Posted on February 27, 2022 by MCG

Jeep has issued a stop-sale order on the 2022 Grand Cherokee L due to an electronic glitch that locks owners out of their vehicles. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Motor City Landmark: The Packard Overpass

Posted on February 26, 2022 by MCG

For eight decades, the Packard overpass on East Grand Boulevard was one of the most familiar landmarks of the Detroit auto industry. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Packard, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Overpass

MCG Executive Briefing for February 25, 2022

Posted on February 24, 2022 by MCG

This 1963 BSA 499cc Gold Star will be among a collection of 46 classic British motorcycles offered at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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