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 →

Video: Engineering the 1984 C4 Corvette

Posted on April 17, 2016 by MCG

1984 Corvette coupeSee the latest in automotive technology for 1984 on display in this detailed engineering review of the C4 Corvette.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged C4 Corvette, Corvette

Another Look at the Indy Roadster Era

Posted on April 16, 2016 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a fond look back at maybe the greatest Indy cars ever, the fabulous roadsters. Here’s a brief history and giant photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indy Roadster

Road Runners—an Original 1952 Hot Rodding Film

Posted on April 15, 2016 by MCG

REVISED AND EXPANDED—This great old film from 1952 shows original hot rods in action all over Southern California—on the streets, at the Santa Ana drag strip, and on the El Mirage dry lake. Don’t miss it.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged El Mirage, Santa Ana Drags

MCG Executive Briefing for April 15, 2016

Posted on April 15, 2016 by MCG

1957 Thunderbird F-codeAt $193,000, this 1957 Thunderbird sporting the rare F-Code McCulloch supercharger package was among the top 10 sellers at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

Video: 1964 London Motor Show at Earl’s Court

Posted on April 14, 2016 by MCG

1964 British Motor ShowHere’s the best of the British auto industry in October of 1964, live via newsreel from the London Motor Show at Earl’s Court.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged British International Motor Show

Video: Studebaker Introduces Disc Brakes for 1963

Posted on April 12, 2016 by MCG

1963 Studebaker Avanti dirtIn 1963, the story goes, Studebaker was the first American automaker to offer disc brakes on a production car. Or was it? Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a brief look back at an important safety innovation.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Disc Brakes, Studebaker

MCG Executive Briefing for April 11, 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by MCG

Blue Train BentleyAt $522,500, this authentic recreation of Captain Babe Barnato’s famed 1930 Bentley Blue Train coupe was among the top sellers at the Auctions America Fort Lauderdale sale. 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