MCG travels to Cleveland to tour one of the oldest and greatest car museums in America, the Crawford Auto Aviation Collection. Here’s our report with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Amazing French barn find: 60 rare classics uncovered
When he died, entrepreneur Roger Baillon left behind an incredible assortment of classic and exotic cars, all tucked away on a farm in the French countryside. Now the collection is coming to market. Have a look at this amazing find. Continue reading
Video: The Beast of Turin roars again
More than a century ago the 28.5-liter Fiat S76, better known as the Beast of Turin, was one of the most fearsome race cars on earth. In 2014, it roars again. Watch the video. Continue reading
MCG’s 2014 Turkey Day turkeys
Don’t be hating. It’s time for a Mac’s Motor City Garage tradition: the annual Turkey Day Turkeys photo essay. Grab some antacids and have a look. Continue reading
Video: The story of the GM Milford Proving Ground
Just northwest of Detroit is one of the greatest automotive test facilities in the world: the General Motors Milford Proving Ground. Here’s an excellent video on its 90-year history. Continue reading
Conserving a Legend: the 1967 Ford Mark IV Le Mans winner
The Le Mans-winning Ford Mark IV of Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt is one of America’s most beloved race cars. In this video, watch the fascinating and exhaustive steps the Henry Ford Museum takes to preserve it—exactly as it was one spring day in 1967. Continue reading
Video: Attack of the 50-ft. Studebaker, continued
Last month, we told you the story of Studebaker’s giant 1931 President roadster. Now we’ve got some original film footage. Continue reading