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Video: Facts on Friction, 1934

Posted on June 25, 2014 by MCG

shoeHere’s the lowdown on mechanical drum brakes circa 1934, courtesy of the Chevrolet Motor Division. Great little movie, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1934 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1958 to 1962 Corvette

Posted on February 3, 2014 by MCG

1960 Chev Corvette ConvertibleOur latest MCG Car Spotter’s Guide features the last and best of the classic straight-axle Corvettes, the 1958 to 1962 models.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvette

Seven More Unusual Chevrolets From Around the World

Posted on January 28, 2014 by MCG

They wear bow ties, but they’re not from around here. MCG presents another fresh batch of Chevrolets that most Americans will never get to see.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet

Six Good Places For a Small-Block Chevy V8

Posted on November 21, 2013 by MCG

The Chevy small-block is the universal V8—it’s been put to work in a fabulous variety of automotive applications. (Besides Chevrolets, we mean.) Here are a few.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Iso RIvolta, Small-Block Chevrolet

The 1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide

Posted on October 22, 2013 by MCG

For the readers of Mac’s Motor City Garage: A digital reprint of the rare factory racing booklet, the 1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Bookshelf, Motorsports | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Black Widow, NASCAR

Video: a lap of the Nürburgring in the 2014 Camaro Z/28

Posted on October 15, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a brand-new in-car video of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 running the Nürburgring in the wet. The clip includes some neat telemetry features—check it out.

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Posted in Industry News, Motorsports | Tagged Camaro Z?28, Chevrolet, Nürburgring

The Truth About Smokey Yunick’s 7/8-scale Chevelle

Posted on August 21, 2013 by MCG

For gearheads, Smokey Yunick is an American folk hero, a current-day Mike Fink or Molly Pitcher. His exploits are the stuff of myth and legend—take his notorious ’66 Chevelle, for example. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chevelle, Chevrolet, NASCAR, Smokey Yunick

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