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The Year in Cars: 1949

Posted on December 5, 2012 by MCG

The 1949 model year was a big one for the American automakers, with major product changes nearly across the board. Here’s a review.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

Free Press hits a home run with Packard feature

Posted on December 4, 2012 by MCG

On December 2, the Detroit Free Press presented the best feature ever done on the city’s historic Packard East Grand Boulevard plant. If you haven’t seen it yet, you want to check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Packard

The Plymouth Road Office Complex

Posted on December 2, 2012 by MCG

On Detroit’s west side, there’s a stately edifice that looks more like a university hall than an auto plant. This Motor City landmark is known as PROC, the Plymouth Road Office Complex.  Continue reading →

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Curtiss-Wright Air-Car at The Old Motor.com

Posted on November 28, 2012 by MCG

Do you know about The Old Motor.com?  It’s a great website you should check out if you haven’t already. This recent feature on the Curtiss-Wright Air-Car is typical of the neat items you’ll find there.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News

The Case of the Misplaced Auto Plant

Posted on November 27, 2012 by MCG

MCG couldn’t find that darned old auto factory anywhere. Naturally, it was under his nose the whole time.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Continental Mark II

MCG’s turkey day turkeys

Posted on November 22, 2012 by MCG

Ugly is such an unfair word…

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More on The Year in Cars: 1932

Posted on November 21, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a followup piece to the recent feature at Motor City Garage, “The Year in Cars: 1932.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

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