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 →

Was This America’s First Automobile Ad? Sorry, No.

Posted on July 29, 2015 by MCG

1898 ad Winton Scientific AmericanPuncturing myths is entertaining and educational. Here we deflate one of the oldest tales in the biz, the one surrounding the famed 1898 Winton advertisement.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1898 Winton, Duryea Motor Wagon

St. John’s Concours 2015

Posted on July 28, 2015 by MCG

1947 Bentley Mk VI Convertible Franay Ted McIntyreHere’s our report from this past weekend’s 2015 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s, including a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged St. John's Concours

MCG Executive Briefing for July 27, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by MCG

Steve McQueen’s personal 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera will star at the Mecum Monterey 2015 auction on August 13-15. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

Saturday Morning CarTune: Bikini Beach, 1964

Posted on July 25, 2015 by MCG

Bikini Beach 1964Presenting the theatrical trailer for the awesome beach movie/hot rod movie mashup, Bikini Beach from 1964. It’s groovy!     Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune, Hot Rods

MCG Executive Briefing for July 24, 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by MCG

Pegaso Coupe Z-102Pegaso will be the featured marque at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where eight or more of the exotic Spanish sports cars will be displayed. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Briefing

Video: Presenting the 1966 American Motors Line

Posted on July 23, 2015 by MCG

1966 AMC RamblerPlease enjoy this entertaining two-minute pitch of the American Motors lineup for 1966, featuring a pair of wise-cracking truck drivers, Jake and Charley.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors

Video: Clay Models by Gordon Buehrig

Posted on July 21, 2015 by MCG

Buehrig WowserWe’re taking a second swing at this story, and we hope to get it right this time. Here’s an excellent film from 1936 featuring some lost designs of Gordon M. Buehrig.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Budd, Gordon Buehrig, Wowser

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