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A Mustang Built For a Prince

Posted on May 1, 2014 by MCG

1 Edsel Ford II Mustang LFThe nicest 1965 Mustang built by Ford was never offered to the public. This very special car was built for Edsel Ford II, the son of Ford CEO Henry Ford II. Here’s more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Edsel Ford II, Ford Mustang

10 Fabulous, Forgotten Gassers From Drag Racing’s Golden Age

Posted on April 23, 2014 by MCG

Jim Lyons Louisville KY 1954 Ford VictoriaIn the 1960s, the gas coupe and sedan categories featured some of the coolest and most colorful race cars ever seen on a drag strip. Here are ten great examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged gassers, NHRA

Five Forgotten Ford Mustangs

Posted on April 17, 2014 by MCG

1970 Mustang Quarter Horse CJ redFifty years ago today, the Ford Mustang made its official debut. To remember the event, we feature five Mustangs that history has largely forgotten.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Mustang

Cars and Stars–volume four

Posted on April 16, 2014 by MCG

Janis Joplin 1965 Porsche 356C CabioletPresenting another edition of a very popular feature here at Mac’s Motor City Garage: Cars and Stars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cars and Stars

Video: Dreams in Miniature

Posted on April 15, 2014 by MCG

Ford La Tosca RC chassisHere it is, documented evidence that working in the Motor City used to be more fun: Ford designers circa 1955 playing with radio-controlled models of the latest dream cars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Alex Tremulis, Ford

Update: The Oklahoma lost junkyard sale

Posted on April 12, 2014 by MCG

1957 Chevrolet Bel AirHere’s additional info and a huge batch of new photos of the Oliver Jordan junkyard car hoard in Oklahoma, which will be sold at auction June 7, 2014.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News

Five More Fords You Won’t Find in America

Posted on April 9, 2014 by MCG

2009- Ford BantamHere’s another batch of unfamiliar vehicles that wear the familiar blue oval badge. How many do you recognize?   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford

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