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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

Rolling Sculpture: Full-Size Lincoln Continental Mark V in Cardboard

Posted on November 18, 2016 by MCG

miles-to-empty-lfA gifted artist indeed, Shannon Goff constructed an accurate 1:1 replica of a 1979 Lincoln Mark V entirely in cardboard. She calls it Miles to Empty. Here’s more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged Cardboard Lincoln Mark V, Shannon Goff

MCG Executive Briefing for November 18, 2016

Posted on November 18, 2016 by MCG

joseph-and-margie-casinni-iii-1933-chrysler-imperial-lebaron-dual-cowl-phaetonThis imposing 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Phaeton by LeBaron is expected to bring $1.4 million to $1.8 million at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale on January 19-20. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Miniature Masterpiece: Kurtis-Offy Midget Roadster

Posted on November 17, 2016 by MCG

kurtis-kraft-offy-midget-roadsterREVISED AND UPDATED — The midget racer Frank Kurtis built for Charley Adams back in 1938 was so beautifully crafted it was known as the Jewel Box. This midget, one of the last built by the master craftsman in 1958, is every bit as exquisite. Check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Kurtis Midget Roadster, Kurtis-Kraft

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