Last week, Motor City Garage joined the motorsports media community in reporting the passing of NASCAR legend Cotton Owens. This week, MCG would like to circle back and explore the great man’s life a little further. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
CEMA 2012 Charity Car Show at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum
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CEMA is the Chrysler Employees Motorsports Association. Yesterday this fine organization hosted its 23rd annual charity car show at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Auction watch: unrestored ’53 Corvette
Mecum Auctions will be offering this ’53 Corvette at the Bloomington Gold Corvette Auction on June 22-23, 2012. Continue reading
EyesOn Design 2012 will feature giant Shelby tribute
Nearly 50 Shelby vehicles will be showcased in a special Shelby Snake Pit exhibit at the 25th annual EyesOn Design car show on Father’s Day, June 17, 2012 at the Eleanor & Edsel Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. Continue reading
Cotton Owens 1924-2012
Everett “Cotton” Owens, a pioneering NASCAR driver, mechanic, and team owner, has passed away. He was 88. Continue reading
Oliver Barthel, Man of Motors
If you’re a student of automotive history, you’ll recognize this familiar image. Naturally, there’s quite a story behind it. Continue reading