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Video: Henry Ford’s 999 racer

Posted on August 30, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a nice little video put together by the Henry Ford Museum people that features one of their most prized possessions: the 999 racer.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford 999, Henry Ford, Henry Ford Museum

More vintage racecar transporters

Posted on August 25, 2013 by MCG

Due to popular demand, Mac’s Motor City Garage returns to the race paddocks of yesteryear for more great old car haulers.  -photo by Neil Fraser for RM Auctions Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged race transporters

The Truth About Smokey Yunick’s 7/8-scale Chevelle

Posted on August 21, 2013 by MCG

For gearheads, Smokey Yunick is an American folk hero, a current-day Mike Fink or Molly Pitcher. His exploits are the stuff of myth and legend—take his notorious ’66 Chevelle, for example. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chevelle, Chevrolet, NASCAR, Smokey Yunick

Video: still more from the Lambrecht Chevrolet barn find collection

Posted on August 14, 2013 by MCG

The auction house has released a third video from the amazing Lambrecht Chevrolet dealer hoard of new, never-sold cars and trucks, many dating back to the ’50s. Have a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Lambrecht Chevrolet collection

Video: Barry Wolk’s Continental Mark II Convertible

Posted on August 13, 2013 by MCG

This is car porn. After viewing the video, you’ll need a cigarette. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Continental Mark II

MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1958 to 1960 Edsel

Posted on August 8, 2013 by MCG

Metaphor for corporate failure or fairly decent automobile? Both. Mac’s Motor City Garage explores the three years of Edsel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides | Tagged Edsel

Another Look at Vintage Racecar Transporters

Posted on August 6, 2013 by MCG

There was a time when the vehicles that tugged, towed, and carted racecars to the track were often as interesting as the racecars themselves. Let’s take a look back. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged race transporters, Renntransporter, Tommy Ivo

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