Is there anything these lunatics won’t do to sell a car? The answer to that question is provided in this amazing 1932 film short. Watch this. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 26, 2014
With its novel 1-2-1 diamond chassis layout, the 1960 Pininfarina X is one of Italy’s most distinctive concept cars. Now it’s going on the auction block at Barrett-Jackson next month with no reserve. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Season’s Greetings from Mac’s Motor City Garage
Mac’s Motor City Garage wishes you and yours the most Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Continue reading
A minor Packard mystery
REVISED AND UPDATED — Here’s a familiar photo in auto history: the 1956 Packard Predictor, the fabulous showboat built by Ghia. Except that’s definitely not Ghia headquarters in the background. Hmm. Let’s take a closer look.
Video: Hot Rod Roadsters in Action
In the late ’40s, Southern California was the hotbed for hot rod roadster racing on the oval bullrings. Here’s some great old footage showing the incredible action. Watch this. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 22, 2014
In 2007, Carroll Shelby’s twin-supercharged 1966 Cobra Super Snake sold for a record $5.5 million. Now the uber-Cobra is headed back to auction at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in January. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.
A Look at the Hardtop Station Wagon
REVISED AND UPDATED — Presenting an unusual but compelling body style offered by the Motor City from roughly 1956 to 1964: the pillarless hardtop station wagon. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading