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America’s Other Sports Car: The 1968 AMX

Posted on November 28, 2018 by MCG

For more than a decade, Chevrolet proudly marketed the Corvette as America’s sports car. Then little American Motors joined in with the two-place ’68 AMX—America’s other sports car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, AMX

Video: The Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop in Action

Posted on November 27, 2018 by MCG

When Ford introduced the all-steel Hide-Away Hardtop in 1957, it was the engineering marvel of the age—and we still think it’s pretty cool. This great little video breaks down the action. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Retractable, Hideaway Hardtop, Skyliner

MCG Executive Briefing for November 26, 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018 by MCG

This 1958 BMW 507 roadster once owned by famed BMW and Datsun designer Count Albrecht Graf von Goertz will be offered at the Bonhams Bond St. Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1970 Camaro

Posted on November 24, 2018 by MCG

The all-new 1970 Camaro gets the soft sell in this promotional clip from Chevrolet.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Camaro, Chevrolet

MCG Executive Briefing for November 23, 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by MCG

This Rallye Red 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda automatic was among the top 10 sellers at the Mecum Las Vegas sale, hammering down at $220,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Mac’s Motor City Garage Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2018 by MCG

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Video: How Detroit Became the Motor City

Posted on November 21, 2018 by MCG

Produced by the Ford Piquette Plant, one of the best automotive museums around, this video explores the earliest years of the Detroit auto industry.  Continue reading →

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