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Five More Forgotten GM Brands

Posted on August 7, 2014 by MCG

Jump in. We’re off to round up another fresh batch of lost, obscure, and forgotten General Motors brands. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors

Little Deuce Coupes

Posted on August 5, 2014 by MCG

Treasured by hot rodders and restorers alike, the 1932 Ford Coupe of song and story is one of America’s most beloved cars. There’s plenty to know about these popular classics, so let’s dig in for a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Hot Rods | Tagged 1932 Ford, Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for August 4, 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by MCG

??????????????????????????????The season-long drought is over. Scott Dixon came from last to first at Mid-Ohio to score Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s first IndyCar victory of 2014. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   -Photo by Michael L. Levitt/LAT for Chevy Racing     Continue reading →

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Three rare Detroit-built cars at the 2014 St. John’s Concours

Posted on August 2, 2014 by MCG

1919 Paige-Detroit 666 Daytona Boattail SpeedsterAs you know, here at Mac’s Motor City Garage we take a special interest in Detroit-built cars. Here are three great local makes from last weekend’s 2014 St. John’s Concours.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars, Events | Tagged Hupmobile, Paige-Detroit, Regal Underslung, St. John's Concours

MCG Executive Briefing for August 1, 2014

Posted on August 1, 2014 by MCG

1935 PackardHammering down for $181,500, this stylish 1935 Packard Super Eight was one of the top domestic sellers at the RM Auctions Motor City sale this past weekend. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  -RM Auctions photo     Continue reading →

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Video: The Constant-Velocity Joint in Action

Posted on July 31, 2014 by MCG

still RzeppaAs a follow-up on the hugely popular video on driveshaft and u-joint operation, here’s a great little animation that shows how constant-velocity joints work.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Alfred R. Rzeppa, constant velocity joint

Five extraordinary cars at the 2014 St. John’s Concours

Posted on July 30, 2014 by MCG

1935 Hoffman X-8The St. John’s Concours for 2014 offered an entire show field of extraordinary cars. Here are five that happened to catch MCG’s eye.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged St. John's Concours

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