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MCG Executive Briefing for May 25, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by MCG

This 1956 Maserati A6G/2000 Zagato will be among the stars at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale, where it is expected to bring $4.25 million to $5.25 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Trendsetter: The 1932-1935 Graham Blue Streak

Posted on May 24, 2018 by MCG

Historians agree: Amos Northup’s Graham Blue Streak is one of the most influential automotive designs of the 1930s. What makes it so noteworthy? Let’s take a look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Amos Northup, Graham, Graham Blue Streak

Forgotten Ford: The 1965 Fairlane

Posted on May 23, 2018 by MCG

Overshadowed by the sensational Mustang and dressed in nondescript one-year sheet metal, the ’65 Fairlane is a forgotten Ford of the 1960s. Let’s see if we can jog our memories a bit.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Ford Fairlane, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Robert McNamara

Video: Presenting the 1966 Dodge Charger

Posted on May 22, 2018 by MCG

Dating back more than 50 years, Charger is the Dodge brand’s oldest model name. Here’s where it all started with a sporty fastback coupe in 1966. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for May 21, 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by MCG

Trading hands at $2.52 million, this 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB long-nose was among the top sales at the 2018 RM Sotheby’s Monaco Auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Inside Prince Harry’s Electric Jaguar E-Type

Posted on May 20, 2018 by MCG

Here’s as close as we’ll ever get to royal wedding coverage here at Mac’s Motor City Garage: a quick look at the electric Jaguar driven by Prince Harry. Actually, it’s a pretty slick piece, so let’s check it out. Photo courtesy of Kensington Palace.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Jaguar, Jaguar Concept Zero

Video: Engineering the 1939 Oldsmobiles

Posted on May 19, 2018 by MCG

Here’s an excellent look at the state of the art in suspension design in 1939, and a nice historical survey of the subject as well. This is how Oldsmobile rolled in ’39.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile

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