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MCG Executive Briefing for May 4, 2020

Posted on May 3, 2020 by MCG

The National Corvette Museum will raffle off three 2020 mid-engine Corvettes, including an Elkhart Lake Blue Coupe like this one. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: An Electric Small-Block Chevy V8?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by MCG

Chris Webb of Webb Motorworks has done the unfathomable: He’s converted the beloved small-block Chevy V8 into an all-electric vehicle propulsion module. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged Electric Small-Block Chevy V8

Market Watch: 1964 Pontiac GTO Royal Bobcat

Posted on May 2, 2020 by MCG

This largely original 1964 Pontiac GTO in Aquamarine and Parchment is expected to cross the block at the Mecum Indy sale, currently rescheduled for June 23-28. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

MCG Executive Briefing for May 1, 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by MCG

This NASCAR Monte Carlo, driven by Dale Earnhardt in 1996-99, will be auctioned off to benefit the COVID-19 relief effort. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: The Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T

Posted on April 29, 2020 by MCG

Produced by the Historic Vehicle Association, this excellent video history lesson explores the creation of the Model T Ford and its tremendous impact on American society. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Model T, Henry Ford, Historic Vehicle Association

Video: Introducing the 1978 Buick Regal

Posted on April 28, 2020 by MCG

The Buick Regal was new from the ground up for 1978, sporting a smaller and more efficient body and chassis package. Here’s the marketing pitch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Regal, General Motors

Bookshelf – Traction for Sale: The Story of Ferguson Formula Four-Wheel Drive

Posted on April 27, 2020 by MCG

British author Bill Munro has crafted the definitive history of Ferguson Formula, the pioneers of four-wheel drive in passenger cars.  Continue reading →

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