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Father of the Henry J: The 1948 AMP Prototype

Posted on May 15, 2018 by MCG

The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation no longer exists, but somehow a lone prototype for one of its most memorable cars, the 1951-1954 Henry J, managed to survive. Here’s the tale of the one-of-a-kind 1948 AMP. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Henry J, Henry J. Kaiser, Kaiser-Frazer

MCG Executive Briefing for May 14, 2018

Posted on May 14, 2018 by MCG

The one-of-one 1935 Hoffman X-8 will be among the headliners in an exhibit of pioneering streamlined cars and motorcycles at the Portland Museum of Art. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Marketing the 1968 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on May 13, 2018 by MCG

How do you market America’s best-selling car? With firm, quiet confidence, as shown in this spot for the 1968 Impala Sport Coupe, Chevy’s style-setting fastback two-door. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala

Pontiac’s Sporty Showpiece: The 1961 Tempest Monte Carlo

Posted on May 12, 2018 by MCG

A slick two-seat speedster based on a production 1961 Tempest, Pontiac’s Monte Carlo was one of the more intriguing entries on the show car scene in 1961-1962. And in modified form, the car is still around today. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design

MCG Executive Briefing for May 11, 2018

Posted on May 11, 2018 by MCG

A 1984 Toleman-Hart that helped Ayrton Senna to launch his Formula 1 career is headed to the Bonhams Monaco auction, where it could bring $910,00 to $1.2 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Mini-Vette: The 1968-1973 Opel GT

Posted on May 10, 2018 by MCG

With its powerful resemblance to another well-known GM product, the third-generation Corvette, the Opel GT quickly earned the nickname “Mini-Vette.” Here’s a brief look at a memorable car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Opel, Opel GT

Tech Video: Basics of the V8 Engine

Posted on May 9, 2018 by MCG

See the essential elements of classic V8 engine design in this great tech feature produced by the clever people at Engineering Explained.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, V8 Engines

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