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Video: Street racing in Detroit, 1964

Posted on October 9, 2014 by MCG

SteckerThis priceless little clip shows semi-organized drag racing on the streets of Detroit’s West Side in 1964. This is the real deal, check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Stecker Road, street racing

Video: Junior Johnson’s ’64 Galaxie On Dirt

Posted on October 2, 2014 by MCG

Is there anything better than watching an old-school NASCAR stocker run sideways on dirt? See Junior Johnson’s ’64 Galaxie tear it up at Ascot Park. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR

Eight plastic classics from the golden age of model cars

Posted on September 30, 2014 by MCG

Black Widow Pickup MonogramIf you were a little junior gearhead growing up in the ’60s, you probably built lots of model cars. Here’s a look back at some memorable kits of the time.

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Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures | Tagged model car kits

Five more good places for a small-block Chevy V8

Posted on September 25, 2014 by MCG

1965 Bill Thomas Cheetah ChevroletFollowing up on our original feature at Mac’s Motor City Garage, here are five more noteworthy applications for America’s most popular V8, the small-block Chevy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Cheetah, Gordon-Keeble, Small-Block Chevrolet

Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by MCG

1934 Morgan Super Sport Glenn and Jeanine MillerAn incoming rainstorm hastened the proceedings a bit, but it couldn’t spoil the fun at the 2014 Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show. Here’s our report with a giant photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

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

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