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MCG Executive Briefing for April 16, 2021

Posted on April 15, 2021 by MCG

Hyundai has formally unveiled the much-awaited Santa Cruz, a four-door compact pickup based on the Tuscon SUV. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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1926: Packard Pioneers the Hypoid Final Drive

Posted on April 15, 2021 by MCG

In 1926, the Packard Motor Car Company introduced the hypoid drive axle to the Motor City, and the rest of the industry wouldn’t catch up for another decade. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Gleason Gear Works, Hypoid, Packard, Packard Motor Car Company

A Quick History of the GMC 6-71 Blower

Posted on April 14, 2021 by MCG

Most gearheads will instantly recognize the familiar GMC 6-71 blower, but its original application and backstory remain relatively unknown. Let’s explore.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Detroit Diesel, GMC 6-71 blower, Roots blower

Video: What’s the Deal With the C4 Corvette?

Posted on April 13, 2021 by MCG

The 1984-96 C4 Corvettes are a tremendous buy these days—as long as you buy the right one. Here’s a Corvette expert to sort out the good and bad years for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged C4 Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette, Corvette

MCG Executive Briefing for April 12, 2021

Posted on April 11, 2021 by MCG

This rare 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Vantage brought nearly $455,000 at the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro online sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Time-Lapse Engine Rebuild: Cadillac 365 V8

Posted on April 11, 2021 by MCG

Here’s the latest episode in Hagerty’s series of Redline Rebuild time-lapse engine overhauls: the 1957 Cadillac 365 CID V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac V8, Hagerty, Redline Rebuild

A Famous Auto Designer Created This Guitar: The Gibson Firebird

Posted on April 9, 2021 by MCG

It’s been said that a truly great designer can design anything. Here’s one proof of the theory: the Gibson Firebird electric guitar created by auto designer Ray Dietrich. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Gibson Firebird, LeBaron Inc., Ray Dietrich

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