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The 10 Greatest Cars in Indy 500 History

Posted on May 10, 2014 by MCG

1965 Lotus-Ford Jimmy ClarkPull up a stool. It’s time for one of the great bench-racing debates: naming the greatest Indy cars of all time. Here’s our top 10.   -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo 

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy 500

Tex Smith’s Hot Rod XR6

Posted on May 6, 2014 by MCG

Style setter or dead end? Mac’s Motor City Garage takes another look at Tex Smith’s Hot Rod Magazine XR6. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Hot Rod XR6, Tex Smith

A Mustang Built For a Prince

Posted on May 1, 2014 by MCG

1 Edsel Ford II Mustang LFThe nicest 1965 Mustang built by Ford was never offered to the public. This very special car was built for Edsel Ford II, the son of Ford CEO Henry Ford II. Here’s more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Edsel Ford II, Ford Mustang

10 Fabulous, Forgotten Gassers From Drag Racing’s Golden Age

Posted on April 23, 2014 by MCG

Jim Lyons Louisville KY 1954 Ford VictoriaIn the 1960s, the gas coupe and sedan categories featured some of the coolest and most colorful race cars ever seen on a drag strip. Here are ten great examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged gassers, NHRA

Five Forgotten Ford Mustangs

Posted on April 17, 2014 by MCG

1970 Mustang Quarter Horse CJ redFifty years ago today, the Ford Mustang made its official debut. To remember the event, we feature five Mustangs that history has largely forgotten.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Mustang

Cars and Stars–volume four

Posted on April 16, 2014 by MCG

Janis Joplin 1965 Porsche 356C CabioletPresenting another edition of a very popular feature here at Mac’s Motor City Garage: Cars and Stars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cars and Stars

Video: Dreams in Miniature

Posted on April 15, 2014 by MCG

Ford La Tosca RC chassisHere it is, documented evidence that working in the Motor City used to be more fun: Ford designers circa 1955 playing with radio-controlled models of the latest dream cars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Alex Tremulis, Ford

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