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Tony Matthews, artist

Posted on July 3, 2012 by MCG

Motor City Garage is bursting its buttons with pride. Joining the MCG roster of contributors is the amazing illustrator Tony Matthews.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Tony Matthews | Tagged Maserati 250F

Inside GM’s Private Car Museum

Posted on July 3, 2012 by MCG

One of the finest car collections in the world is not open to the public. But Mac’s Motor City Garage got a look inside just for you.

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Posted in Auto History, Car Museums | Tagged GM Heritage Center, GM Heritage Collection

Vintage race cars at the Sloan

Posted on June 26, 2012 by MCG

A special exhibit at the Sloan Museum Auto Fair this past weekend showcased an era when cars were expected not only to go fast, but to look great doing it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events

More from EyesOn Design 2012: the motorcycles

Posted on June 24, 2012 by MCG

At Motor City Garage we don’t really do motorcycles, but the classic and vintage bikes that appear at EyesOn Design each year are too exceptional to pass up. We can’t leave them alone.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

A visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum

Posted on June 22, 2012 by MCG

When you’re in the Detroit area, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum is worth a day’s visit. And if you’re not in Detroit, it might well be worth a road trip. The WPC is considered one of the top car museums in America.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums | Tagged car museum, Walter P. Chrysler Museum, WPC

The Zelda Grunch mystery

Posted on June 20, 2012 by MCG

Who is Zelda Grunch? Where is she today? Motor City Garage sure would like to know.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports

More from EyesOn Design 2012: the award winners

Posted on June 19, 2012 by MCG

Here are the award recipients from the 25th annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition—deserving winners all. The judges had a tough job, to be sure.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

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