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Video: GM Builds 25 Million Cars, 1940

Posted on October 2, 2016 by MCG

general-motors-25-million-carsSee General Motors Chairman Alfred P. Sloan and President William S. Knudsen up close and personal in this 1940 newsreel clip that celebrates the production of GM’s 25 millionth car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for September 30, 2016

Posted on September 30, 2016 by MCG

two-duesenbergsTwo rare Duesenberg Phaetons, including a unique Model A/Y prototype, will be the featured attractions at the RM Sotheby’s Hershey Auction on October 6-7. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Henry Ford’s Navy

Posted on September 28, 2016 by MCG

henry-ford-ii-1962As we’ve seen at Mac’s Motor City Garage, Henry Ford liked to own things. A few of the notable acquisitions included a railroad, a hotel, and an aircraft factory. Here we take a quick look at Ford’s extensive shipping fleet.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Henry Ford

Video: Fireball Roberts and Smokey Yunick Dominate the 1962 Daytona 500

Posted on September 27, 2016 by MCG

fireball-robertsFireball Roberts and his Pontiac were the class of the field at Daytona in 1962, propelled by the skills of crew chief Smokey Yunick. Watch them crush the field in this original 1962 newsreel.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Daytona 500, Fireball Roberts, NASCAR, Smokey Yunick

MCG Executive Briefing for September 26, 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by MCG

janis-joplin-porscheRock legend Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche 356 will headline a new exhibit, “The Golden Age of Sports Cars, 1949-1967,” at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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From Chevrolet With Love: GM’s Bizarre 1966 Promotional Film

Posted on September 25, 2016 by MCG

Strangest car promo ever? This 1966 dealer movie for the Chevelle SS396 will have you laughing one moment, scratching your head the next. Watch this, if you dare. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Chevrolet, Chevelle SS396

Video: The Life of a Bolt

Posted on September 24, 2016 by MCG

red-bull-bolt-4Can a simple threaded fastener be a work of art? As this beautiful and enlightening video from the Red Bull Formula 1 team illustrates, yes. Watch and be inspired.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Bolts and Fasteners, Red Bull Racing

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