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Video: Craig Breedlove’s 1964 Bonneville Crash

Posted on April 16, 2020 by MCG

See Bonneville hero Craig Breedlove miraculously escape disaster and live to joke about it in this awesome film detailing his 1964 crash. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Craig Breedlove, Land Speed Racers

A Video Biography of Sir Stirling Moss

Posted on April 13, 2020 by MCG

Join actor Patrick Stewart for this thorough and enjoyable video biography of Sir Stirling Moss. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Patrick Stewart, Sir Stirling Moss

Video: How to Sell the 1949 Ford

Posted on April 9, 2020 by MCG

Who knew? Beaver Cleaver’s dad was a crackerjack Ford salesman. Or at least he was in this intriguing 1949 dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Ford, Ford Motor Company, Hugh Beaumont

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

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