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Little Deuce Coupes

Posted on August 5, 2014 by MCG

Treasured by hot rodders and restorers alike, the 1932 Ford Coupe of song and story is one of America’s most beloved cars. There’s plenty to know about these popular classics, so let’s dig in for a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Hot Rods | Tagged 1932 Ford, Ford

Three rare Detroit-built cars at the 2014 St. John’s Concours

Posted on August 2, 2014 by MCG

1919 Paige-Detroit 666 Daytona Boattail SpeedsterAs you know, here at Mac’s Motor City Garage we take a special interest in Detroit-built cars. Here are three great local makes from last weekend’s 2014 St. John’s Concours.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars, Events | Tagged Hupmobile, Paige-Detroit, Regal Underslung, St. John's Concours

Five extraordinary cars at the 2014 St. John’s Concours

Posted on July 30, 2014 by MCG

1935 Hoffman X-8The St. John’s Concours for 2014 offered an entire show field of extraordinary cars. Here are five that happened to catch MCG’s eye.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged St. John's Concours

St. John’s Concours 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by MCG

1938 Talbot-Lago T10C SS Figoni et Falaschi Oscar DavisHere’s our first look at the 2014 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s, including a big, fat photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged St. John's Concours

Three more forgotten Detroit-built cars

Posted on July 23, 2014 by MCG

1927 Falcon-Knight Model 10 Gray Ghost RoadsterHere we present three more obscure automotive makes that add to the incredibly rich and complicated history of the Motor City.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

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

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