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Saturday Morning CarTune: Ride ‘Em On Down by the Rolling Stones

Posted on December 3, 2016 by MCG

1968-mustang-streetThe Rolling Stones have a brand new single that’s true to the blues. And the video stars Kristen Stewart and and a very tasty ’68 Mustang fastback, so we’re in. Watch this.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for December 2, 2016

Posted on December 2, 2016 by MCG

1971-funny-snake-cudaDon Prudhomme’s original 1971 Barracuda Hot Wheels funny car, restored by The Snake himself, will be offered with no reserve at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction next month. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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A Video History of the Ford Rotunda

Posted on November 30, 2016 by MCG

ford-rotunda-colorHere’s an excellent film history of one of the Ford Motor Company’s most famous buildings, and probably its most beloved: The Ford Rotunda in Dearborn.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Rotunda

American Harvest: Manufacturing the 1955 Chevrolet

Posted on November 29, 2016 by MCG

1955-chevrolet-bel-air-sedanGeneral Motors was rightly proud of the all-new 1955 Chevrolet with its advanced chassis, styling, and small-block V8. In bright, beautiful Technicolor, here’s an original 30-minute promotional film singing the car maker’s praises.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, General Motors

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

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