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Video: Inside the Matchbox Car Factory, 1965

Posted on January 31, 2015 by MCG

Matchbox landauYou’ll be totally charmed by this 1965 newsreel visit to the Lesney factory in England where Matchbox toy cars were designed and made. Watch this and smile.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Matchbox

MCG Executive Briefing for January 30, 2015

Posted on January 30, 2015 by MCG

1969-Dodge-Charger-Hemi-DaytonaThis 1969 Charger Daytona, described by experts as the finest Hemi four-speed example in existence, sold for $900,000 to actor David Spade at the Mecum Kissemmee auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The year in Cars: 1965

Posted on January 29, 2015 by MCG

1965 MercurysIn the latest edition of the Year in Cars, Mac’s Motor City Garage explores a pivotal year for the Detroit auto industry: 1965. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars

A Cadillac V12 That Never Was

Posted on January 27, 2015 by MCG

Feast your eyes on an engine that was never produced: a 1960s Cadillac V12 prototype. Here’s the story behind the story.

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Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac V12

Video: Cruising Sunset Boulevard in 1963

Posted on January 26, 2015 by MCG

SunsetWe’ve hit the jackpot this time, fellow car spotters. Check out all the sweet vintage automobiles packed into this little two-minute film from West Hollywood in 1963.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Sunset Boulevard

MCG Executive Briefing for January 26, 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015 by MCG

Ganassi 02 infieldChip Ganassi Racing and all-star drivers Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, Kyle Larson, and Jamie McMurray kicked off the 2015 season with an exciting victory in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.  Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.                           Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: Hot Rod Rag

Posted on January 24, 2015 by MCG

Hot Rod Rag Hot Rod GangHere’s a gem from way back in 1954: Paul Westmoreland and his Band with the country classic, “Hot Rod Rag.”

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