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MCG Executive Briefing for November 28, 2016

Posted on November 28, 2016 by MCG

1925-bugatti-type-35Pre-sale estimates range from $2.6 million to $3.2 million for this 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix to be offered at the Gooding Scottsdale auction on January 20-21. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Flying Coast-to-Coast in a Ford Trimotor, 1929

Posted on November 27, 2016 by MCG

transcontinental-air-transportThe Ford Trimotor was a pioneer of the airline industry, flying from coast to coast in 1929 with Transcontinental Air Transport, one of the earliest passenger carriers. Learn the fascinating story in this original 1929 newsreel.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Trimotor

Five Fabulous Hot Rod Show Cars That Defied Taste and Logic

Posted on November 26, 2016 by MCG

1969-bathtub-rod-bob-reisnerSure they’re tacky, but they’re garish, too. Mac’s Motor City Garage revisits the golden age of wacky car-show theme rods, where camp and kitsch collide. It’s fun. Join us.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Hot Rods | Tagged Theme Show Rods

MCG Executive Briefing for November 25, 2016

Posted on November 25, 2016 by MCG

1937-cord-812-phaeton-gregory-felckA Houston businessman has obtained rights to the Cord name and hopes to manufacture Cord 810 replicas, taking advantage of newly relaxed regulations for low-volume car makers. 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 24, 2016 by MCG

turkeys-pulling-cartPlease enjoy this day of feasts, family, and friends, and we’ll see you tomorrow.  We’re thankful for your support.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Turkey Day Turkeys

MCG Executive Briefing for November 21, 2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by MCG

1952 Ferrari 340 America Vignale Spider (photo: Pawel Litwinski)This ex-works 1952 Ferrari 340 America Vignale Spider will be among the star attractions at the Bonhams Scottsdale auction in January. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: NASCAR Convertibles at Langhorne, 1956

Posted on November 20, 2016 by MCG

1956-dodge-letnerThe treacherous one-mile dirt circle in Langhorne, Pennsylvania is the scene for some thrilling NASCAR Convertible Division action from 1956. Pull down your belts and hang on for some vintage stock car excitement.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, NASCAR Convertible Division

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