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MCG’s 2015 Turkey Day Turkeys

Posted on November 26, 2015 by MCG

Fiat TurkeyBecause we love the odd, the unusual, the obscure, the just plain bizarre in vehicular transportation, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents our annual visit to automotive wonderland: MCG’s Turkey Day Turkeys. Enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Turkey Day Turkeys

Mac’s Motor City Garage Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2015 by MCG

Happy Thanksgiving Corn CarMac’s Motor City Garage is thankful for your wonderful support and wishes you a happy Thanksgiving. Continue reading →

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Sweetheart of the Speedway: the Boyle Maserati 8CTF

Posted on November 24, 2015 by MCG

REVISED AND EXPANDED — With two straight Indianapolis 500 wins in a long, distinguished racing career, the Boyle Maserati 8CTF is one of the all-time sweethearts of the Speedway. Here’s the fascinating story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Maserati 8CTF, Wilbur Shaw

MCG Executive Briefing for November 23, 2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by MCG

Kyle Busch of Joe Gibbs Racing scored Toyota’s first Sprint Cup championship in the 2015 NASCAR season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Dream Cars of 1956

Posted on November 21, 2015 by MCG

Mercury XM Turnpike CruiserWe’ve hit the jackpot with this video. Here’s newsreel footage of Motor City dream cars on the 1956 car show circuit, including the Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser, Chrysler Plainsman, and Packard Predictor. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Plainsman, Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser, Packard Predictor

MCG Executive Briefing for November 20, 2015

Posted on November 20, 2015 by MCG

1960 Pontiac Art FitzpatrickArtist Art Fitzpatrick, famed for his elegant, highly detailed depictions of automobiles in advertising and catalog illustrations, mainly for Pontiac, has passed away at 96. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Amazing Oil Field Dodge Film

Posted on November 19, 2015 by MCG

REVISED AND UPDATED — Would you treat your modern car this way? Could your vehicle even stand this punishment? Watch an ordinary Dodge four-cylinder sedan perform incredible feats in this legendary 1920s film.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Dodge, Oil Field Dodge

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