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The Oklahoma lost junkyard sale

Posted on March 26, 2014 by MCG

Oliver Jordan sale 005Imagine an automotive salvage yard that closed in 1953 and has sat untouched ever since. That’s the Oliver Jordan collection of 250-plus vintage cars to be sold at auction June 7, 2014.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News

Video: a tribute to William Clay Ford

Posted on March 15, 2014 by MCG

William Clay Ford 1953With rare photos and film footage, this short video from Ford Motor Company offers a special glimpse into the life and work of William Clay Ford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged William Clay Ford

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

It’s Detroit Autorama time

Posted on March 6, 2014 by MCG

Slim-says-enjoy-the-AutoramaIt’s almost here! The 2013 Detroit Autorama happens this weekend, March 7 through 9, at Cobo Center in fabulous downtown Motown. Mac’s Motor City Garage will be there with the wall-to-wall coverage. Continue reading →

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

2014 Detroit Autorama preview: All the Ridler Award winners, 1964-2013

Posted on March 5, 2014 by MCG

2013 Ron Cizek 1940 Ford Coupe Checkered PastThe Detroit Autorama, America’s great indoor hot rod show, happens this weekend. As a warmup for the event, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents all the Ridler Award winners in history, 1964 through 2013.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

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