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Dreams and Nightmares–volume three

Posted on April 4, 2013 by MCG

Here’s the latest editon of Dreams and Nightmares, where MCG presents the best—and worst—in advanced automotive design.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares

Cars and Stars: the McQueen edition

Posted on April 1, 2013 by MCG

As promised, here’s the latest in the Cars and Stars photo essay series at Mac’s Motor City Garage—an all-Steve McQueen edition.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Steve McQueen

Video: The American Road, Part Three

Posted on March 26, 2013 by MCG

Here’s the third and final part of our presentation of the great 1953 Ford historical film, The American Road.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford

Reatta: Buick’s Quasi-Sporty Two-Seater

Posted on March 24, 2013 by MCG

In the 1980s, General Motors inexplicably went crazy for two-seaters. The Chevrolet, Pontiac, Cadillac, and Buick divisions all offered two-place sporty cars, each one totally different. Buick’s offering was the Reatta. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick Reatta

Video: Cruising Wilshire Boulevard, 1935

Posted on March 21, 2013 by MCG

Courtesy of the Beverly Hills Historical Society, here’s some Southern California gold: great old movie footage of cars traveling on Wilshire Boulevard circa 1935.  Continue reading →

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Henry Ford’s Airport

Posted on March 20, 2013 by MCG

As noted earlier at Mac’s Motor City Garage, Henry Ford liked to own things. In 1924 he even built his own airport in Dearborn, Michigan—and in its day, it was one of the most modern facilities in America. Here’s a brief look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Henry Ford Airport, Trimotor

Video: The American Road, Part Two

Posted on March 13, 2013 by MCG

Grab your popcorn. Here’s chapter two in MCG’s three-part presentation of Ford’s classic 1953 film history, The American Road.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford

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