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MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1952 to 1954 Ford

Posted on July 9, 2014 by MCG

1953 Ford convertible and sedanWatch the Fords go by! In this latest Car Spotter’s Guide, we feature the company’s passenger car line for 1952 through 1954.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides, Design | Tagged Ford

The Year in Cars: 1936

Posted on July 5, 2014 by MCG

1936 Buicks on showroom floorIn this edition of The Year in Cars we explore 1936—a year that featured some important milestones for the American auto industry.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

Presenting the Fabulous Astra-Gnome

Posted on June 28, 2014 by MCG

Astra-Gnome rendering left rearNo, it’s not a prop from the science fiction thriller, Forbidden Planet. It’s the sensation of the 1956 New York International Auto Show, the American Motors Astra-Gnome.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged AMC, American Motors, Astra-Gnome, Richard Arbib

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

Another five forgotten Detroit-built cars

Posted on June 24, 2014 by MCG

1935 Terraplane Chris-CraftMac’s Motor City Garage presents another batch of obscure Detroit automotive makes. How many do you recognize?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

Video: presenting the all-new 1949 Ford

Posted on June 19, 2014 by MCG

1949 Ford Station Wagon  greenThis original Ford sales film provides a fascinating look at the all-new 1949 model line. Check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Ford

EyesOn Design 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by MCG

1947 Buick Super Estate Bob MachacekEyesOn Design for 2014 featured another full field of breathtaking automobiles. Here’s a brief report and a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

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