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Motor City History: The Murray Body Plant

Posted on January 20, 2013 by MCG

With the launch of the new 2014 Corvette, an interesting piece of Motor City history was suddenly back in the spotlight: the former Murray body plant, known today as the Russell Industrial Center. Let’s take a tour. Photo by Steve Fecht for Chevrolet 

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Posted in Auto History, Industry News, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Milwaukee Junction

MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955-64 Pontiac

Posted on January 18, 2013 by MCG

This MCG Car Spotter’s Guide spotlights what many regard as the golden age of full-size Pontiacs: the years 1955 though 1964.  Continue reading →

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

A visit to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Posted on January 9, 2013 by MCG

Here’s Rick Voegelin with a guided tour of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, hot rods, NHRA

Video: Great Old Harley Earl Footage

Posted on January 7, 2013 by MCG

REVISED AND UPDATED: Here’s a not-too-long historical video (around eight minutes) with the spotlight on a true auto industry pioneer: Harley Earl. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, Harley Earl

Cars and stars — a photo essay

Posted on January 3, 2013 by MCG

Beause people like interesting cars and they like interesting people, here’s a giant photo gallery featuring both.
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Posted in Auto History

Guest story: McPherson College Auto Restoration Program needs our help

Posted on January 2, 2013 by MCG

This story comes to us from our good friend David Greenlees at The Old Motor.com. He’s got a message to share with us about a worthy and exciting cause—check it out.  Continue reading →

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A Final* Visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum

Posted on December 30, 2012 by MCG

*Okay, this probably isn’t a final, final visit to the musuem. At least we hope not. But it is one last visit in the museum’s current state. Here’s a brief explanation and a large photo gallery.  

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