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Dreams and Nightmares—the trick or treat edition

Posted on October 31, 2013 by MCG

Boo! It’s time for a special Halloween edition of Dreams and Nightmares—featuring the scary, funny, and just plain strange in automotive design.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares

Video: The Packard plant by drone cam

Posted on October 30, 2013 by MCG

For those who haven’t seen the place with their own eyes, this four-minute video captures the Detroit Packard plant better than anything done yet. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Packard plant

The Long Ride

Posted on October 29, 2013 by MCG

The last motor trip most of us will ever take is in a hearse. In honor of Halloween (boo!) here’s an assortment of interesting funerary vehicles.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged hearse

The 1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide

Posted on October 22, 2013 by MCG

For the readers of Mac’s Motor City Garage: A digital reprint of the rare factory racing booklet, the 1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Bookshelf, Motorsports | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Black Widow, NASCAR

The automotive design art of Paul Deesen

Posted on October 20, 2013 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage proudly presents the artwork of GM designer Paul Deesen.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Paul Deesen

Cabovers With Charisma

Posted on October 18, 2013 by MCG

What is it about cabover trucks that makes them so appealing? Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a look at these oddly attractive workhorses. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cabover, COE

The Year in Cars: 1929

Posted on October 16, 2013 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage explores another pivotal year for the American auto industry: 1929.  Continue reading →

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