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 →

A Visit With the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer

Posted on October 11, 2016 by MCG

ford-sweepstakes-and-gtOn October 10, 1901—115 years ago this week—the Ford Sweepstakes racer helped to launch the automotive career of Henry Ford. MCG joined the anniversary celebration at Greenfield Village, and here’s our report.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Sweepstakes Racer

MCG Executive Briefing for October 10, 2016

Posted on October 10, 2016 by MCG

1937-cord-812-phaetonThis 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton is among more than 80 cars from the Tammy Allen Collection to be offered at no reserve at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

Video: The 1965 British Racing Car Show in London

Posted on October 9, 2016 by MCG

olympia-1965Live from the golden age of motorsports: See all the greats of British auto racing, from Stirling Moss to Graham Hill, in this awesome newsreel clip from 1965.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged British Racing Car Show

Video: Introducing the 1956 Packards

Posted on October 8, 2016 by MCG

1956-showroom-packardsMany classic car enthusiasts consider the ’56 models to be the last real Packards, the final cars worthy of the name. See the full model line for 1956 in all its glory here.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Packard, Packard

MCG Executive Briefing for October 7, 2016

Posted on October 7, 2016 by MCG

ford-gt-road-trimA rare 1966 Ford GT in factory road car specification will be among the headline attractions at the Atlanta Concours d’Elegance on October 8-9. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

Video: The Physics of Trailer Towing Made Simple

Posted on October 6, 2016 by MCG

towingCheck this out, fellow gearheads. This clever little demo using a toy car and an exercise treadmill illustrates a critical factor in trailer towing safety: weight distribution, especially tongue weight. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Trailer Towing

MCG Executive Briefing for October 3, 2016

Posted on October 3, 2016 by MCG

1966-ford-gt-mk-ii-le-mans-winnerThe Ford GT Mk. II that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 has been named one of eight finalists for the International Historic Motoring Awards 2016 Car of the Year. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

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