In 1961, Pontiac created the Tempest Trophy 4 by cutting a 389 V8 in half. Hot rodder Mickey Thompson did the factory one better and cut the four in half to create a twin. Continue reading
Secrets of the ’55-’57 Chevrolet Nomad
The Chevy Nomad shares remarkably little with the rest of the 1955-57 Chevy passenger-car line. Here’s what makes it special. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 13, 2023
Tesla took over the top spot in U.S. luxury car sales in 2022, knocking BMW from its perennial top perch. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A Mermaid’s Tale: Bill Stroppe’s Wild ’57 Mercury Roadster
The Mermaid, Bill Stroppe’s far-out ’57 Mercury roadster, was built for one purpose: to go fast in a straight line on the sand at Daytona Beach. Continue reading
Five Quirky Features of the Ford Flathead V8
The Ford flathead V8 is one of the most familiar engines of the automotive world, but there are a few lesser-known features that are worth a closer look. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1980 Pontiac Firebirds
Get up close and personal with the 1980 Pontiac Firebirds—Esprit, Formula, and Trans-Am—in this nicely done factory-to-dealer marketing film. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 9, 2023
The 1970 Dodge Challenger street racer known as the Black Ghost will be offered at the Mecum Indy auction in May. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading