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Video: Marketing the 1969 American Motors Javelin

Posted on January 21, 2020 by MCG

American Motors brought a whole new game to its messaging with the Javelin, its competitor with Mustang and Camaro in in the ’60s pony car market.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, American Motors Javelin

MCG Executive Briefing for January 20, 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by MCG

This 1930 Cadillac V16 Sport Phaeton was among the top sellers at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale, bringing $1.105 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Al Unser Sr. Dominates at Milwaukee, 1971

Posted on January 18, 2020 by MCG

Al Unser Sr. was on a tear in 1971, taking his second Indy 500 and continuing his winning ways at the Milwaukee Mile in June. Here’s a neat little video summary. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Al Unser Sr., Johnny Lightning Special, Milwaukee Mile

MCG Executive Briefing for January 17, 2020

Posted on January 16, 2020 by MCG

RM Sotheby’s will stage a 230-car single-collection auction May 1-2 at Elkhart, Indiana for a collector yet to be named. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Working Class Heroes: Dodge Six Pack and Plymouth Six Barrel

Posted on January 16, 2020 by MCG

The Dodge Six Pack and Plynouth Six Barrel of 1969 were not as illustrious as the mighty Street Hemis, maybe, but they sure got the job done. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner

Video: Brooks Walker’s Park-Cars

Posted on January 15, 2020 by MCG

Here’s an idea that was well before its time… but somehow, its time never came: the Park-Car invented by Brooks Walker.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Walker, Park-Car

Video: Bore and Stroke Explained

Posted on January 14, 2020 by MCG

An engine’s bore/stroke ratio can tell us a lot about its operating characteristics and intended application. Here’s Jason Fenske, the Engineering Explained guy, to break it down. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Bore/Stroke Ratio, Engineering Explained

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