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Living Landmark: The Giant Studebaker Tree Sign of South Bend, Indiana

Posted on December 27, 2016 by MCG

More than 2000 feet long with letters 250 feet tall, the giant living Studebaker sign near South Bend, Indiana is probably the largest piece of automotive advertising ever created. Here’s more on this amazing living landmark. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Tree Sign

MCG Executive Briefing for December 26, 2016

Posted on December 26, 2016 by MCG

The Indian manufacturing giant Mahindra has acquired the rights to the storied BSA name and reportedly will reintroduce the motorcycle brand in three markets, including the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on December 25, 2016 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage wishes you a Merry Christmas and all the greetings of the season, whatever your faith. Thank you for your support. Continue reading →

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Video: Presenting the 1953 DeSoto–With Air Conditioning!

Posted on December 24, 2016 by MCG

The DeSoto line boasted an exciting new option for 1953: air conditioning. Here’s DeSoto spokesman George Fenneman with the full rundown on the brand’s greatest comfort feature yet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Desoto, DeSoto Air Conditioning

MCG Executive Briefing for December 23, 2016

Posted on December 23, 2016 by MCG

Once owned by car collector and TV host Dave Garroway, this 1938 Jaguar SS100 is expected to bring up to $525,000 at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auctions in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Time Lapse Chrysler Hemi V8 Rebuild

Posted on December 22, 2016 by MCG

Through the magic of time-lapse photography, we present the complete overhaul of a mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 squeezed down to five minutes. Here’s an ideal opportunity to see all the details of the legendary Hemi from the inside out—watch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Hemi

Video: 1957 Chevy Trucks on the Alcan Highway

Posted on December 20, 2016 by MCG

The automakers don’t perform wonderful stunts like this anymore, but we sure wish they did. Here, Chevrolet ran a fleet of six 1957 Chevy trucks across the old Alcan Highway and produced a four-minute film about it. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Alaska Highway, Chevrolet

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