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Recap: 2012 CEMA Charity Car Show at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum

Posted on June 14, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a wrap-up of this year’s great CEMA show with additional photos, a listing of all the award winners, and more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged CEMA, Walter P. Chrysler Museum

EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition 2012 Preview

Posted on June 12, 2012 by MCG

Now celebrating its 25th year, the EyesOn Design car show held each Father’s Day is a must-see, must-do for Detroit area gearheads. If you’re a car guy or girl, attendance is mandatory. It’s as simple as that.

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

The 1957 Chevrolet — the car that wasn’t supposed to be

Posted on June 12, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a rare view of the car that was never supposed to exist, at least in this form. These are full size styling clays for the ’57 Chevy.

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Posted in Auto History, Design, Technology | Tagged '57 Chevy

More on Cotton Owens

Posted on June 11, 2012 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Cotton Owens, Dodge, NASCAR

CEMA 2012 Charity Car Show at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum

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Posted on June 10, 2012 by MCG

This gallery contains 35 photos.

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. 

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged CEMA, Chrysler, Dodge, Ramchargers, Walter P. Chrysler Museum

Auction watch: unrestored ’53 Corvette

Posted on June 9, 2012 by MCG

Mecum Auctions will be offering this ’53 Corvette at the Bloomington Gold Corvette Auction on June 22-23, 2012.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged car auctions, Chevrolet, Corvette

EyesOn Design 2012 will feature giant Shelby tribute

Posted on June 8, 2012 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Events, Industry News | Tagged Dodge, EyesOn Design, Ford, Shelby

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