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MCG Executive Briefing for April 21, 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by MCG

Lincoln MKX ConceptCould this be the game changer for Lincoln? The MKX crossover concept made its debut at the Beijing Motor Show this past weekend. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Happy Easter from Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on April 20, 2014 by MCG

Easter TouringMac’s Motor City Garage wishes you and your family a Happy Easter.

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Video: Hacks and mods for Pinewood Derby builders

Posted on April 19, 2014 by MCG

Pinewood Derby videoScouts take a solemn oath to be morally straight… except when they’re cheating up their Pinewood Derby cars like Smokey Yunick. This little video shows how to trick out your kid’s racer for maximum speed.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Pinewood Derby

MCG Executive Briefing for April 18, 2014

Posted on April 18, 2014 by MCG

Ford GT no. 104This 1964 Ford GT, the fourth car constructed and the first delivered to Shelby American, hammered down for $7 million at the Mecum Houston auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Five Forgotten Ford Mustangs

Posted on April 17, 2014 by MCG

1970 Mustang Quarter Horse CJ redFifty years ago today, the Ford Mustang made its official debut. To remember the event, we feature five Mustangs that history has largely forgotten.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Mustang

Cars and Stars–volume four

Posted on April 16, 2014 by MCG

Janis Joplin 1965 Porsche 356C CabioletPresenting another edition of a very popular feature here at Mac’s Motor City Garage: Cars and Stars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cars and Stars

Video: Dreams in Miniature

Posted on April 15, 2014 by MCG

Ford La Tosca RC chassisHere it is, documented evidence that working in the Motor City used to be more fun: Ford designers circa 1955 playing with radio-controlled models of the latest dream cars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Alex Tremulis, Ford

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