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Cars and Stars: the James Garner Edition

Posted on July 21, 2014 by MCG

signaling a turn in his Radford Mini CooperIn this edition of Cars and Stars, we remember a genuine car guy and a genuine human being, James Garner.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cars and Stars, James Garner

Cadillac’s Phantom Northstar V12

Posted on July 19, 2014 by MCG

In an earlier story at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we told of an experimental Cadillac V12 from the 1960s that never made it into production. Here’s another Caddy V12 that found a similar dead end—this one only a few years ago.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Cadillac, Northstar V12

Three more Motor City landmarks

Posted on July 17, 2014 by MCG

Tucker home 2As we’re always saying, there’s automotive history on nearly every corner in the Motor City, and we’re out to prove it. Here are three more industry landmarks.                                Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks

Video: building the 1951 GM LeSabre

Posted on July 12, 2014 by MCG

GM LeSabreHere’s more rare General Motors footage. Watch here as the final touches are applied to the fabulous 1951 LeSabre show car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged GM LeSabre

Video: Road Testing the 1946 Cadillac Interceptor Prototype

Posted on July 10, 2014 by MCG

Here’s a treat: rare General Motors footage of the experimental Cadillac Interceptor going through its paces at the Milford Proving Grounds. Check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Interceptor, General Motors

MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1952 to 1954 Ford

Posted on July 9, 2014 by MCG

1953 Ford convertible and sedanWatch the Fords go by! In this latest Car Spotter’s Guide, we feature the company’s passenger car line for 1952 through 1954.  Continue reading →

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

The Year in Cars: 1936

Posted on July 5, 2014 by MCG

1936 Buicks on showroom floorIn this edition of The Year in Cars we explore 1936—a year that featured some important milestones for the American auto industry.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

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