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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

More from EyesOn Design 2012: The Deuce at 80

Posted on June 18, 2012 by MCG

A special exhibit at EyesOn Design for 2012 celebrated the 80th birthday of the 1932 Ford, the car known to hot rodders everywhere as the Deuce. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Hot Rods | Tagged 1932 Ford, Deuce

First coverage: 2012 EyesOn Design Automotive Exhibition

Posted on June 17, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a first look at the 2012 EyesOnDesign Automotive Exhibition held today at the Eleanor and Edsel Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. It was another great show this year.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

A Rare Look at GM’s Firebird I Turbine Car

Posted on June 17, 2012 by MCG

One great thing about working the auto industry beat in the Motor City: When you walk through a shop door, you never know what you’ll find on the other side.

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Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Firebird I

Ford’s 1967 Le Mans winner returns to Europe for a belated victory tour

Posted on June 14, 2012 by MCG

Forty-five years after it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the A.J. Foyt/Dan Gurney Ford GT MK IV has left its cozy home at the Henry Ford and embarked on a European tour. Here’s more.

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

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