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What’s in a Name: The 1959 Buick Electra 225

Posted on April 7, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a tale of how the Buick Electra and Electra 225 got their names. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Electra 225, Buick Electra', General Motors, Harlow Curtice

The Ever-Changing Motor Car — a 1965 Ford of Britain Film

Posted on April 4, 2020 by MCG

The creators of Yellow Submarine take on the world of automotive design in this clever 1965 film from Ford of Britain. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford of Britain

Italian Stallion: the Lost 1965 Mustang Bertone Concept

Posted on March 31, 2020 by MCG

Another intriguing automotive mystery: Whatever became of the one-of-one 1965 Mustang concept created by Carrozzeria Bertone of Italy? Could it still exist? Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Mustang, Giorgetto Giugiaro, Mustang Bertone

Hot Rod Girl — Watch the Full Movie Here

Posted on March 29, 2020 by MCG

Watch the Hollywood B-movie classic Hot Rod Girl in its entirety and free of charge right here at Mac’s Motor City Garage. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods

Video: How to Go Places in Your 1954 Chevrolet

Posted on March 28, 2020 by MCG

Join Gale Storm and her crew on a fun-packed family vacation and pick up some valuable travel tips along the way, all courtesy of Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Bel Air, Gale Storm

A Video History of Holden, Australia’s Own Car

Posted on March 26, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a video history of Holden, Australia’s own car, courtesy of Australia’s own television network, ABC. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Holden

Game Changer: The 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket V-8

Posted on March 24, 2020 by MCG

To name the most influential American car of the postwar era might be an impossible task, but here’s one blue-ribbon candidate: The 1949 Oldsmobile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Kettering V8, Oldsmobile

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