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JF Launier’s 1964 Buick Riviera wins the 2014 Ridler Award

Posted on March 9, 2014 by MCG

1964-Buick-Riviera-J.F.-Launier-Osoyoos-BCBreaking news: The stunning ’64 Riviera of JF Launier is the worthy recipient of the 2014 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama. Click here for the full story including a giant photo gallery.

 

 

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

Autorama Extreme–the basement show at the 2014 Detroit Autorama

Posted on March 9, 2014 by MCG

1952 Ford F-1 Shannon McMahanDon’t call them rat rods. Autorama Extreme for 2014 featured a basement packed full of traditionally flavored rods and customs. Check ’em out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Autorama Extreme, Detroit Autorama

Saturday Morning CarTune: The Little Old Lady From Pasadena

Posted on March 8, 2014 by MCG

Little Old Lady DodgeJan and Dean perform one of the best-known car songs of the ’60s, “The Little Old Lady From Pasadena.”

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Great 8 chosen at the 2014 Detroit Autorama

Posted on March 7, 2014 by MCG

1932 Ford Fordor Highboy Don and Carolon Smith Mansfield TXRushed to your digital doorstep, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2014 Detroit Autorama.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Great 8, Ridler Award

MCG Executive Briefing for March 7, 2014

Posted on March 7, 2014 by MCG

1964-Ford-GT40-PrototypeThis 1964 Ford GT, the fourth example built, goes under the hammer April 10-12 at the Mecum Auctions Houston sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.       -David Newhardt photo for Mecum Auctions

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It’s Detroit Autorama time

Posted on March 6, 2014 by MCG

Slim-says-enjoy-the-AutoramaIt’s almost here! The 2013 Detroit Autorama happens this weekend, March 7 through 9, at Cobo Center in fabulous downtown Motown. Mac’s Motor City Garage will be there with the wall-to-wall coverage. Continue reading →

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2014 Detroit Autorama preview: All the Ridler Award winners, 1964-2013

Posted on March 5, 2014 by MCG

2013 Ron Cizek 1940 Ford Coupe Checkered PastThe Detroit Autorama, America’s great indoor hot rod show, happens this weekend. As a warmup for the event, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents all the Ridler Award winners in history, 1964 through 2013.  Continue reading →

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