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Video: Selling the 1950 Studebakers

Posted on December 22, 2020 by MCG

See the state of the art in television advertising for the early ’50s in this 1950 Studebaker spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Studebaker, Studebaker, Studebaker Automatic Drive

MCG Executive Briefing for December 21, 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020 by MCG

This 1971 Lamboghini Miura is expected to fetch up to $3.06 million at the RM Sotheby’s 2021 Paris auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Time Lapse Engine Rebuild: Buick Fireball Straight 8

Posted on December 19, 2020 by MCG

Here’s the latest in the Hagerty’s excellent Redline Rebuild series of time-lapse engine overhauls: the mighty Buick Straight Eight.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Straight 8, Hagerty

Chrysler’s Smallest Hemi: The 1953-57 Dodge Red Ram V8

Posted on December 19, 2020 by MCG

With only 241 cubic inches, the Dodge Red Ram was the Chrysler Corporation’s smallest U.S. hemi V8 in the 1950s, but it was an able performer in its own right. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dash-One Hemi, Dodge, Dodge Red Ram Hemi

MCG Executive Briefing for December 18, 2020

Posted on December 17, 2020 by MCG

Alfa Romeo will produce 33 limited-edition 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo cars inspired by the 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1974 Chevrolet Nova

Posted on December 17, 2020 by MCG

Meet the popular Chevy Nova lineup for 1974, which now included a three-door hatchback and an updated drivetrain.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet, General Motors

Video: Horsepower is Dumb

Posted on December 16, 2020 by MCG

The notion of horsepower has long since outlived its usefulness. If you’ve got 12 minutes, here’s an excellent explanation. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, Horsepower, Watt

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