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A Mustang Built For a Prince

Posted on May 1, 2014 by MCG

1 Edsel Ford II Mustang LFThe nicest 1965 Mustang built by Ford was never offered to the public. This very special car was built for Edsel Ford II, the son of Ford CEO Henry Ford II. Here’s more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Edsel Ford II, Ford Mustang

Five Forgotten Ford Mustangs

Posted on April 17, 2014 by MCG

1970 Mustang Quarter Horse CJ redFifty years ago today, the Ford Mustang made its official debut. To remember the event, we feature five Mustangs that history has largely forgotten.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Mustang

Video: Dreams in Miniature

Posted on April 15, 2014 by MCG

Ford La Tosca RC chassisHere it is, documented evidence that working in the Motor City used to be more fun: Ford designers circa 1955 playing with radio-controlled models of the latest dream cars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Alex Tremulis, Ford

Five More Fords You Won’t Find in America

Posted on April 9, 2014 by MCG

2009- Ford BantamHere’s another batch of unfamiliar vehicles that wear the familiar blue oval badge. How many do you recognize?   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford

The Year in Cars: 1962

Posted on April 8, 2014 by MCG

The Year in Cars 1962With key facts and stats and loads of rare images, Mac’s Motor City Garage surveys the American automotive scene for 1962.  Continue reading →

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Classic American muscle car art and more by Michael Leonhard

Posted on March 29, 2014 by MCG

Michael Leonhard Road Runner Concept FrontArtist Michael Leonhard brings a unique European perspective to his depictions of classic American muscle cars. Take a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged Michael Leonhard

Dreams and Nightmares: the home edition

Posted on March 13, 2014 by MCG

Camaro Chevrolet Pickup modYou don’t need the resources of a global automaker to build your dream car. All you need is a dream. Here are the good, the bad, and the ugly in homebuilt autos.

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