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Video: The Jaguar D-Type Story

Posted on April 16, 2015 by MCG

JaguarHere’s a brief but excellent video history of one of the most successful—and most beautiful—sports racing cars in history: The Jaguar D-Type.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged D-Type, Jaguar

Video: The GM LeSabre and Buick XP-300 Dream Cars in Action

Posted on April 14, 2015 by MCG

GM LeSabre and Buick XP-300 conceptsHere’s rare factory footage of two 1951 General Motors dream cars in action: The GM LeSabre and the Buick XP-300.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick XP-300, GM LeSabre

A Video Tribute to Jim Clark

Posted on April 7, 2015 by MCG

On this day in 1968, the world of auto racing lost one of its most beloved champions. Please enjoy this short video tribute to Jim Clark.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Jim Clark

Happy Easter From Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on April 5, 2015 by MCG

1960 AMC Metropolitan Fifth Avenue RR with bunniesMac’s Motor City Garage wishes you a wonderful holiday. Shown here is the American Motors Metropolitan Fifth Avenue, star of the 1960 New York Auto Show. Click to see more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Happy Easter

Bookshelf: My Years With General Motors by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.

Posted on April 4, 2015 by MCG

Alfred SloanIf you want to learn the real story of how General Motors and the American auto industry were created, there’s no better place to start than with this book. Here’s a review.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Bookshelf | Tagged Alfred P. Sloan, General Motors

Video: The 1960 Corvair in Action

Posted on April 2, 2015 by MCG

Check out this great Chevy promotional film that shows the all-new 1960 Corvair in action on the road, track, and swamp. It’s big fun.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvair

The Nash Metropolitan Story

Posted on March 31, 2015 by MCG

1954 Nash Metropolitan convertible red beachThe Nash Metropolitan was one of the smallest cars ever sold in America, and certainly one of the cutest. Read the story behind the adorable Nash puddle-jumper here.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Metropolitan, Nash Metropolitan

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