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JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner

Posted on March 10, 2014 by MCG

Left Front Quarter High ViewAs promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods, Industry News, Technology | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

JF Launier’s 1964 Buick Riviera wins the 2014 Ridler Award

Posted on March 9, 2014 by MCG

1964-Buick-Riviera-J.F.-Launier-Osoyoos-BCBreaking news: The stunning ’64 Riviera of JF Launier is the worthy recipient of the 2014 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama. Click here for the full story including a giant photo gallery.

 

 

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

Great 8 chosen at the 2014 Detroit Autorama

Posted on March 7, 2014 by MCG

1932 Ford Fordor Highboy Don and Carolon Smith Mansfield TXRushed to your digital doorstep, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2014 Detroit Autorama.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Great 8, Ridler Award

Video: Test–driving the Chrysler Turbine Ghia

Posted on March 3, 2014 by MCG

Here’s a treat: a rare factory promotional film from 1963 showing the beautiful Chrysler Turbine Ghia in action at the Chelsea Proving Grounds. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Turbine, Ghia

More lost marques of Chrysler

Posted on March 2, 2014 by MCG

1966 Sunbeam Tiger 260As promised, here’s another batch of long-lost Chrysler brands—from the familiar to the obscure. How many do you recognize?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler

Ford celebrates 80 years of the ute

Posted on February 28, 2014 by MCG

1958 Ford V8 Mainline Coupe UtilityThey’re part car, part pickup truck, and totally Australian. This week, Ford is celebrating the 80th birthday of the distinctive body style called the Utility Coupe—you know it as the Ute.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Coupe Utility, Ute

The Year in Cars: 1940

Posted on February 26, 2014 by MCG

1940 Ford Deluxe front doghouseIn this installment of The Year in Cars, Mac’s Motor City Garage features another important year for the American auto industry: 1940. Continue reading →

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