Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content

Mac's Motor City Garage

Auto Industry News and Gossip + Racing + Automotive History + Technology + Shop Lore + Hot Rods + Collector Cars + Daily

Mac's Motor City Garage

Main menu

  • Home
  • Contributors
  • About MCG

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Video: Jim Clark Wins the 1967 British Grand Prix

Posted on December 14, 2019 by MCG

In 1967, Lotus and Cosworth were reshaping the sport of Formula 1 with the assistance of Jim Clark and Graham Hill. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Cosworth DFV, Graham Hill, Jim Clark, Lotus 49

MCG Executive Briefing for December 13, 2019

Posted on December 13, 2019 by MCG

Top sellers at the annual Mecum Kansas City auction included this 1969 Mustang Boss 429 in Wimbledon White at $231,000. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

Video: Marketing the 1956 Nash

Posted on December 12, 2019 by MCG

Nash relied on the tried and true in automotive marketing as it launched its 1956 product line.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, George Romney, Nash, Nash Rambler

Bertone’s Pet: The 1963 Corvair Testudo

Posted on December 11, 2019 by MCG

Of all the fabulous creations of Nuccio Bertone, one of his favorites was a Chevrolet Corvair—the 1963 Bertone Testudo.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bertone, Bertone Testudo, Chevrolet Corvair, Giorgetto Giugiaro, Nuccio Bertone

Video: Selling the 1957 Plymouth

Posted on December 10, 2019 by MCG

Plymouth had a new selling story for 1957, with Forward Look styling, torsion-bar front suspension, and a catchy slogan: “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Forward Look, Plymouth, Suddenly It's 1960

MCG Executive Briefing for December 9, 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by MCG

Gooding & Company, which specializes in high-end collector cars like this 1958 Ferrari California, will host its first overseas event in London next April. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

Palette Dansante: A Short 1956 Volkswagen Film

Posted on December 8, 2019 by MCG

Here’s a fascinating little Volkswagen film from 1956, when the German automaker was still finding its voice. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Doyle Dane Bernbach, Volkswagen

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Mac’s Motor City Garage

Here’s your source for industry news and gossip, automotive history, technology, racing, shop talk, hot rods, and collector car news.  All materials copyright, all rights reserved. Contact us at: mcg@macsmotorcitygarage.com

DEPARTMENTS

  • Auto History
  • Bookshelf
  • Car Museums
  • Car Spotter's Guides
  • CarTune
  • Design
  • Detroit-Built Cars
  • Dreams and Nightmares
  • Events
  • Executive Briefing
  • Hot Rods
  • Industry News
  • Market Watch
  • Models & Miniatures
  • Motor City Landmarks
  • Motorsports
  • New Cars
  • Technology
  • The Year in Cars
  • Tony Matthews
  • Uncategorized

Tags

  • 1932 Ford
  • American Motors
  • Bill Mitchell
  • Brooks Stevens
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chevrolet Corvair
  • Chevrolet Corvette
  • Chrysler
  • Chrysler Corporation
  • Corvette
  • Desoto
  • Detroit Autorama
  • Dodge
  • Edsel
  • Edsel Ford
  • Engineering Explained
  • EyesOn Design
  • Ford
  • Ford Model T
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Ford Mustang
  • Ford Thunderbird
  • General Motors
  • Greenfield Village
  • Harley Earl
  • Henry Ford
  • Hudson
  • Indianapolis 500
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • Jam Handy
  • Lincoln
  • Mercury
  • NASCAR
  • Nash
  • NHRA
  • Oldsmobile
  • Packard
  • Plymouth
  • Pontiac
  • St. John's Concours
  • Studebaker
  • Willys-Overland
  • Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Advertisements
Advertisements
Advertisements
Proudly powered by WordPress