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Video: Introducing the 1963 Studebaker Avanti!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a great little promotional film introducing the Studebaker Avanti—everything you want to know! Features loads of neat car details and period charm, check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker Avanti

The Year in Cars: 1942

Posted on April 9, 2013 by MCG

In this edition of The Year in Cars we look at 1942, the shortest year in Motor City auto production but an interesting and important one.  Continue reading →

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More early NASCAR: the cars

Posted on April 7, 2013 by MCG

The early years of NASCAR featured at least one kind of diversity: an astonishing variety of cars on the track. Here’s a big photo essay celebrating the colorful weekly car show that was NASCAR.  –Photo above by John Lacko Photography

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR

Dreams and Nightmares–volume three

Posted on April 4, 2013 by MCG

Here’s the latest editon of Dreams and Nightmares, where MCG presents the best—and worst—in advanced automotive design.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares

Cars and Stars: the McQueen edition

Posted on April 1, 2013 by MCG

As promised, here’s the latest in the Cars and Stars photo essay series at Mac’s Motor City Garage—an all-Steve McQueen edition.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Steve McQueen

Video: The American Road, Part Three

Posted on March 26, 2013 by MCG

Here’s the third and final part of our presentation of the great 1953 Ford historical film, The American Road.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford

Reatta: Buick’s Quasi-Sporty Two-Seater

Posted on March 24, 2013 by MCG

In the 1980s, General Motors inexplicably went crazy for two-seaters. The Chevrolet, Pontiac, Cadillac, and Buick divisions all offered two-place sporty cars, each one totally different. Buick’s offering was the Reatta. Continue reading →

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