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Six Cars General Motors Didn’t Need to Make

Posted on March 25, 2014 by MCG

1962 Chevrolet CorvairEven great car companies can get lost once in a while. Here are six colorful blunders in GM history.  Continue reading →

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Video: the birth of the Ford GT, 1964

Posted on March 23, 2014 by MCG

1964 Ford GT LeMansTurn up the sound, take in the beauty. This rare film short shows the legendary Ford GT at speed in its original 1964 configuration.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford GT, Ford GT40

The Real Story of the Ford Mack Avenue Plant

Posted on March 20, 2014 by MCG

Ford Mack Ave replica 2013Ford’s Mack Avenue plant is a historical icon, but much of the popular lore surrounding it is wrong—including where it was located and what it really looked like. Here’s a more accurate version, we hope. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Ford, Henry Ford, Mack Ave. plant

Video: NASCAR racing on Daytona Beach in 1952

Posted on March 19, 2014 by MCG

Three wide South TurnNow here’s some wild racing action. Check out this bright, clear color footage of the Sportsman and Modified event on the Daytona Beach course in 1952.

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Modified, NASCAR, Sportsman

Four more forgotten Detroit-built cars

Posted on March 18, 2014 by MCG

Harroun TouringHere’s yet another assortment of long-forgotten automotive makes that originated in the Motor City, but with a twist: This time, we’ll let the artists tell the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

Video: a tribute to William Clay Ford

Posted on March 15, 2014 by MCG

William Clay Ford 1953With rare photos and film footage, this short video from Ford Motor Company offers a special glimpse into the life and work of William Clay Ford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged William Clay Ford

2014 Detroit Autorama preview: All the Ridler Award winners, 1964-2013

Posted on March 5, 2014 by MCG

2013 Ron Cizek 1940 Ford Coupe Checkered PastThe Detroit Autorama, America’s great indoor hot rod show, happens this weekend. As a warmup for the event, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents all the Ridler Award winners in history, 1964 through 2013.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

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