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Saturday Morning CarTune: Route 66

Posted on March 15, 2014 by MCG

Route 66 2013They’re back!  Here’s Asleep at the Wheel with an all-new, even tastier version of “Route 66.”   Continue reading →

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Jim McCraw reports on the Bakersfield March Meet

Posted on March 14, 2014 by MCG

Bakersfield 2Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw has been covering drag racing since the glory days of the 1960s. Here he takes in the scene at the annual nitro happening in Bakersfield.

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Posted in Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Bakersfield March Meet

MCG Executive Briefing for March 14, 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by MCG

Natalie Wood 300SLThis 1957 Merecedes-Benz 300SL roadster originally owned by actress Natalie Wood sold for $1.84 million at the RM Auctions Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.    -RM Auctions photo                           Continue reading →

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Dreams and Nightmares: the home edition

Posted on March 13, 2014 by MCG

Camaro Chevrolet Pickup modYou don’t need the resources of a global automaker to build your dream car. All you need is a dream. Here are the good, the bad, and the ugly in homebuilt autos.

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Nine noteworthy cars at the 2014 Detroit Autorama

Posted on March 12, 2014 by MCG

Slick Johnson 1939 Ford Convertible  CustomNever mind the Great 8 for a moment. Here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we’ve got the Noteworthy Nine. In our book, these nine vehicles at the 2014 Detroit Autorama were worth a special look.  Continue reading →

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JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner

Posted on March 10, 2014 by MCG

Left Front Quarter High ViewAs promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods, Industry News, Technology | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

MCG Executive Briefing for March 10, 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by MCG

William Clay Ford with NucleonWilliam Clay Ford, Sr., the last surviving grandson of company founder Henry Ford and the father of current chairman Bill Ford, Jr., has passed away at 88. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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