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A visit to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum

Posted on December 16, 2012 by MCG

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana is one of the great institutions of the collector car world—and one of MCG’s favorite car-gawking destinations. Here’s a big photo essay.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums | Tagged Auburn, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Cord, Duesenberg

A closer look at the 1935 Chevrolet Standard

Posted on December 12, 2012 by MCG

Not long after The 1932-42 Chevrolet Car Spotter’s Guide feature appeared at Mac’s Motor City Garage, reader Joe Auricchio of East Setauket, New York checked in to volunteer his 1935 Chevy Standard Coupe for review. Naturally, we took him up on the offer.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1935 Chevrolet

Up On the Roof

Posted on December 11, 2012 by MCG

1932 Buick 90 sedan and coupe on roofIf you’re a fan of old factory car photos (and who isn’t?) you’ve surely noticed the interesting setting for some GM pics from the 1930s. Like this one, for instance. Here’s the story.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM, Harley Earl

Video: Ford wins 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by MCG

Check out this newsreel footage of the Gurney/Foyt victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967. It’s pretty great.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford GT, LeMans

The Year in Cars: 1949

Posted on December 5, 2012 by MCG

The 1949 model year was a big one for the American automakers, with major product changes nearly across the board. Here’s a review.  Continue reading →

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Free Press hits a home run with Packard feature

Posted on December 4, 2012 by MCG

On December 2, the Detroit Free Press presented the best feature ever done on the city’s historic Packard East Grand Boulevard plant. If you haven’t seen it yet, you want to check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Packard

The Plymouth Road Office Complex

Posted on December 2, 2012 by MCG

On Detroit’s west side, there’s a stately edifice that looks more like a university hall than an auto plant. This Motor City landmark is known as PROC, the Plymouth Road Office Complex.  Continue reading →

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