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Video: Presenting the Dynasphere

Posted on December 18, 2013 by MCG

Coming to you straight from the future—or maybe a 1932 cover of Popular Science: the fabulous Dynasphere. Go ahead and laugh but this thing runs, and here’s video to prove it.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Dynasphere

Six Forgotten Landmarks of the Motor City

Posted on December 15, 2013 by MCG

In the Motor City, there’s automotive history all around us, on almost every corner. We need only know where to look—and what we’re looking at. Here are a few of the many historic landmarks. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks

Video: the Packard Merlin Story

Posted on December 14, 2013 by MCG

Don’t miss it! This great newsreel film provides a priceless look inside the Detroit Packard plant in World War II and the production of Merlin aircraft engines. You’ve seen the plant in ruins—now see it in its finest hour, helping the allies win the war.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Packard, Packard Merlin, Packard plant

The Year in Cars: 1957

Posted on December 12, 2013 by MCG

In the latest edition of The Year in Cars, Mac’s Motor City Garage looks at a favorite year for many car enthusiasts: 1957.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

Seven Strange Fords You’ll Never See

Posted on December 11, 2013 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage presents a fresh batch of automotive oddities, this bunch all wearing the Blue Oval badge.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford

Video: Building the Chrysler Proving Grounds

Posted on December 9, 2013 by MCG

This little film provides a great look inside the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan and the science of vehicle testing in the 1950s. Lots of priceless gearhead stuff here, don’t miss it.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chelsea Proving Grounds, Chrysler

Video: Colin Chapman and Lotus

Posted on December 4, 2013 by MCG

This short video explores the career of Colin Chapman, one of the most brilliant and fascinating characters in the history of motorsport.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Colin Chapman, Lotus

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