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Video: Inside the Jaguar V12

Posted on November 23, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a special treat. This wonderful film short gives us a rare look inside a classic British engine, the 1971 Jaguar V12, with two of Britain’s greatest engine men: Walter Hassan and Harry Mundy. Don’t miss this!  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Harry Mundy, Jaguar V12, Walter Hassan

Six Good Places For a Small-Block Chevy V8

Posted on November 21, 2013 by MCG

The Chevy small-block is the universal V8—it’s been put to work in a fabulous variety of automotive applications. (Besides Chevrolets, we mean.) Here are a few.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Iso RIvolta, Small-Block Chevrolet

Five Cars That Built the Motor City

Posted on November 17, 2013 by MCG

MCG takes a closer look at a handful of automobiles that played key parts in transforming Detroit into the Motor City.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1902 Cadillac, 1903 Ford Model A, 1915 Dodge, Ford Model T, Hupmobile Model 20

More sedan deliveries

Posted on November 13, 2013 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage presents another big photo essay featuring the fascinating half-car, half-truck vehicles known as sedan deliveries.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged sedan delivery

Cars and Stars–volume three

Posted on November 10, 2013 by MCG

Because movie actors and rock stars are more interesting with cars included, Here’s another big gallery of celebrities behind the wheel.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cars and Stars

Video: The 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans

Posted on November 9, 2013 by MCG

This color newsreel film compresses the 24 Hours of Le Mans into nine minutes, and focuses on the race rather than the worst accident in racing history. Take a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports

More lost marques of General Motors

Posted on November 6, 2013 by MCG

Back by popular demand, here’s another batch of lost and forgotten marques in the General Motors family of fine vehicles.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors

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