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Still standing: the Aerocar/Hudson plant

Posted on July 25, 2013 by MCG

At the northeast corner of Mack Avenue and Beaufait Street in old Detroit stands an important piece of Motor City history, the Aerocar/Hudson plant. Let’s pay a visit.

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Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Aerocar, Hudson

Rick Voegelin visits Canepa Cars & Coffee

Posted on July 21, 2013 by MCG

A word of advice: Go easy on the caffeine at Canepa Cars & Coffee. There’s already enough stimulants of the automotive kind when Bruce Canepa hosts the monthly open house at his automotive wonderland.    -Story and photos by Rick Voegelin

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports

Video: Carl Edwards drives the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer

Posted on July 18, 2013 by MCG

NASCAR driver Carl Edwards recently took the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes racer for a spin. Let’s ride along for a history lesson on the car that launched Henry Ford’s automotive career.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Sweepstakes

Video: The New Ford V8 for 1935

Posted on July 16, 2013 by MCG

This short Ford promotional film from 1935 charts the changes in America’s favorite V8 car that year. Includes some great scenes—have a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford V8

Millers at Milwaukee 2013

Posted on July 14, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a giant photo essay from day one of the 19th annual Millers at Milwaukee meet at the historic Milwaukee Mile.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Millers at Milwaukee

Video: 1957 New York Auto Show

Posted on July 4, 2013 by MCG

This just in! Bringing you the very latest news of the auto industry, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents this late-breaking newsreel footage from the 1957 New York Auto Show.  Continue reading →

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Dreams and Nightmares — the American Motors Edition

Posted on July 2, 2013 by MCG

American Motors is remembered today mainly for plain, boring economy cars. But in the AMC styling studios, at least, there was plenty of excitement. MCG takes a long look back at American Motors design with a big photo gallery.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares | Tagged AMC, American Motors

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