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Weird Warrior: Chrysler’s A57 30-Cylinder Tank Engine

Posted on April 20, 2017 by MCG

Necessity is the mother of invention, especially in wartime. Here’s one of the most unusual powerplants ever produced in the Motor City: the 30-cylinder Chrysler A57 tank engine of World War II. Let’s take a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler A57 tank engine, Chrysler Corporation

Five Fabulous, Forgotten Cadillac Dream Cars

Posted on April 18, 2017 by MCG

GM’s flagship Cadillac division has produced some noteworthy dream cars and experimentals over the years. Lest we forget, here’s a quick look back at some of the more unusual examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bertone, Cadillac, Zagato

MCG Executive Briefing for April 17, 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by MCG

Trading hands at $190,000, this 1967 Shelby GT500 was among the top five sellers at the Mecum Auctions Houston sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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One-Off Factory Fastback: The 1964 Comet Super Cyclone

Posted on April 16, 2017 by MCG

Created for the ’60s custom car show circuit, Mercury’s 1964 Comet Super Cyclone was one of a kind. Here’s some backstory to the wild factory custom. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Comet Super Cyclone, Dearborn Steel Tubing, Mercury, Vince Gardner

MCG Executive Briefing for April 14, 2017

Posted on April 14, 2017 by MCG

Hammering down for a record $291,500, this 1961 Volkswagen 23-Window Microbus was among the top 10 sellers at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Unleashing the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon

Posted on April 13, 2017 by MCG

At the New York Auto Show this week, Dodge finally unveiled its much-touted Challenger SRT Demon. What’s an 840-hp road car good for, anyway? Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis provides some explanation.   Continue reading →

Posted in New Cars, Technology | Tagged Dodge, Dodge SRT Demon

Mid-Engine Corvette Prototypes: A Brief History

Posted on April 12, 2017 by MCG

Mid-engine prototypes—and rumors and speculation about them—are a major part of Corvette lore. Here we take a quick look back at a few memorable examples. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvette

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