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More from Millers at Milwaukee 2012

Posted on July 10, 2012 by MCG

As promised, here’s more photo coverage of the Millers at Millwaukee meet held just this past weekend, July 6-7. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Motorsports | Tagged Millers at Milwaukee

Millers at Milwaukee 2012

Posted on July 7, 2012 by MCG

This year’s edition of Millers at Milwaukee included a 100th anniversary celebration of the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize races held in Milwaukee in 1912.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Millers at Milwaukee

Sergio Pininfarina 1926-2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by MCG

Sergio Pininfarina, one of the giants of the automotive design world and the man who, more than anyone, established the look and style of Ferrari’s road cars, passed away Tuesday after an extended illness. He was 85.

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Posted in Auto History, Design, Industry News | Tagged Ferrari, Pininfarina

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 →

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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

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