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MCG Executive Briefing for August 8, 2016

Posted on August 8, 2016 by MCG

1930 Packard 734 SpeedsterThis exceptional 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Runabout is expected to bring from $1.2 million to $1.5 million at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach auction on Aug. 20-21. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Secrets of the Hemi Under Glass

Posted on August 6, 2016 by MCG

Hemi Under Glass GoodwoodHow do you drive a race car the full length of the quarter mile on its rear wheels? As you can guess, there are some tricks to it. This video demonstrates how Bob Riggle makes the Hemi Under Glass Barracuda do its thing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Bob Riggle, Hemi Under Glass

MCG Executive Briefing for August 5, 2016

Posted on August 5, 2016 by MCG

1929-Duesenberg MurphyHammering down for $1.54 million, this 1929 Duesenberg J Murphy Disappearing Top Roadster was the top seller at the RM Sotheby’s Motor City auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Six Exceptional Cars at the 2016 St. John’s Concours

Posted on August 4, 2016 by MCG

1911 Marmon Model 34 Speedster Glenn C. HamiltonThe 2016 edition of the St. John’s Concours in Plymouth, Michigan featured another world-class collection of classic automobiles. From the hundreds, here are six examples more than worthy of a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged St. John's Concours

Video: The 1958 Edsel Tunnel Commercial

Posted on August 3, 2016 by MCG

1958 Edsel brick wallAs you know, here at Mac’s Motor City Garage we’re fascinated with the Edsel, the auto industry’s most fabulous flop. This original Edsel commercial provides some wonderful insights into the disaster—watch.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel

St. John’s Concours 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 by MCG

1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster Jim Patterson Here’s MCG’s report from this past weekend’s 2016 Concours d’Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan, better known as the St. John’s Concours, including a giant photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged St. John's

MCG Executive Briefing for August 1, 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 by MCG

Ford GT LeMansAt Monterey Car Week this month, a historic seminar called The Racing Legacy of the Ford GT40 will feature panelists Dan Gurney, Chris Amon, Jacky Ickx, and Brian Redman. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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