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Video: A Deep Dive Into the 1958 Edsel

Posted on December 26, 2019 by MCG

This 20-minute Ford Motor Company film from 1958  tells the Edsel story in fine detail. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Edsel, Ford Motor Company

Season’s Greetings From Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on December 25, 2019 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage wishes you all the joy, peace, and happiness that the holiday season can bring, and a happy and prosperous new year.  Continue reading →

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The Cars of A Christmas Story

Posted on December 24, 2019 by MCG

In A Christmas Story, essayist and storyteller Jean Shepherd included some memorable characters and a few memorable cars as well. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged A Christmas Story

MCG Executive Briefing for December 23, 2019

Posted on December 23, 2019 by MCG

This 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio is expected to bring $1.12 million to $1.34 million at the RM Sotheby’s Paris sale. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Styling the 1954 Fords

Posted on December 22, 2019 by MCG

Ford had a big new styling studio in 1954, and the Dearborn carmaker is proudly showing it off in this vintage factory film.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Styling Center

Video: Mark Donohue Rewrites the Record Books at Talladega, 1975

Posted on December 21, 2019 by MCG

On August 9, 1975, Mark Donohue set the fastest lap ever recorded at Talladega, running 221.16 mph in the mighty Porsche 917/30. Nearly 45 years later, the track record still stands. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Mark Donohue, Porsche, Porsche 917/30, Roger Penske, Talladega Superspeedway

MCG Executive Briefing for December 20, 2019

Posted on December 20, 2019 by MCG

Hagerty’s Bull Market List of fast-appreciating collector cars for 2020 includes the 1996-2002 Dodge Viper GTS. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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