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Car Carriers of Yesteryear

Posted on October 8, 2013 by MCG

In this photo essay, Mac’s Motor City Garage features the special trucks and trailers used to bring new cars from factory to market.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged car carriers

Video: Daredevil Driving the 1936 Plymouths

Posted on October 3, 2013 by MCG

In this old promotional reel, watch thrill show drivers Jimmy Lynch and Lucky Teter pound the snot out of some 1936 Plymouths. It’s a good time.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Jimmy Lynch, Lucky Teter, Motor City Speedway

The Lost Marques of General Motors

Posted on October 2, 2013 by MCG

The General has a more colorful and complicated brand history than folks might realize. Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a look back at some GM divisions that have been forgotten along the way. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Elmore, General Motors, Holden, LaSalle

Recap: the Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction

Posted on September 30, 2013 by MCG

The Lambrecht Chevrolet auction more than lived up to the hype, with vehicles selling for apparently astronomical prices. Here, a few results and a brief commentary.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Industry News | Tagged Lambrecht Chevrolet collection

Design For Dreaming: A 1956 General Motors Film

Posted on September 29, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a priceless piece of Americana and a pop culture treasure: the nine-minute General Motors film promoting the 1956 Motorama, Design for Dreaming. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Motorama

Dreams and Nightmares—the Ford Mustang Edition

Posted on September 26, 2013 by MCG

In this edition of Dreams and Nightmares, we explore the car that founded the pony car movement, the Ford Mustang.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares

More from the 2013 Jack Miller Orphan Car Show

Posted on September 25, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a second huge gallery of great cars from the 2013 Jack Miller Orphan Car Show at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

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