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The Cars of Canada

Posted on September 18, 2014 by MCG

1966 Acadian CansoFamiliar yet exotic at the same time, Canadian-market cars have always fascinated American car enthusiasts. Here we take a closer look at these unique Motor City variants.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Acadian, Dodge Mayfair, Ford Monarch, Pontiac Arrow

The Giant Uniroyal Tire, a Motor City landmark

Posted on September 17, 2014 by MCG

Giant Tire leadAt eight stories tall, the 12-ton Uniroyal tire is a Motor City landmark. Here’s the fascinating history behind this giant artifact.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Uniroyal Giant Tire

Saturday! Saturday at Detroit Dragway!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by MCG

Ramchargers Dodge Dart wheelie DetroitThere’s only one thing that can match the manic excitement of drag racing in the ’60s: the radio commercials. Just listen.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Detroit Dragway

Five noteworthy cars at the 2014 Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village

Posted on September 10, 2014 by MCG

1907 Ford Model K Tourring on boulevardHere are a handful of great cars from the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village this past weekend that were worthy of circling back for a second look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Old Car Festival

Greenfield Village Old Car Festival 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by MCG

1914 Trumbull 2-passenger sedanHere’s MCG’s full coverage of this weekend’s Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village with a big photo gallery. It was another stellar show this year—check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Old Car Festival

The Year in Cars: 1960

Posted on September 6, 2014 by MCG

1960 DeSotoComing or going? The 1960 model year marked an important change in direction for the American auto industry. Here’s the story with lots of great facts and rare images.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

The 1967 Camaro Volcano Commercial

Posted on August 30, 2014 by MCG

Here’s the most entertaining two minutes you’ll spend today. Don Draper meets Gerry Anderson in a goofy and wonderful Camaro commercial from 1967. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Camaro

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