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MCG Executive Briefing for September 19, 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari 166This 1949 Ferrari 166S Inter, the ninth road Ferrari built, sold for $922,572 at the Bonhams Goodwood Revival auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   -Bonhams photo  Continue reading →

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The Cars of Canada

Posted on September 18, 2014 by MCG

1966 Acadian CansoFamiliar yet exotic at the same time, Canadian-market cars have always fascinated American car enthusiasts. Here we take a closer look at these unique Motor City variants.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Acadian, Dodge Mayfair, Ford Monarch, Pontiac Arrow

The Giant Uniroyal Tire, a Motor City landmark

Posted on September 17, 2014 by MCG

Giant Tire leadAt eight stories tall, the 12-ton Uniroyal tire is a Motor City landmark. Here’s the fascinating history behind this giant artifact.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Uniroyal Giant Tire

MCG Executive Briefing for September 15, 2014

Posted on September 15, 2014 by MCG

???????????????????????????In the season finale in Utah, Johnny O’Connell nailed down a third consecutive Pirelli World Challenge GT title in a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.        -Richard Prince photo for Cadillac Racing                                Continue reading →

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Saturday! Saturday at Detroit Dragway!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by MCG

Ramchargers Dodge Dart wheelie DetroitThere’s only one thing that can match the manic excitement of drag racing in the ’60s: the radio commercials. Just listen.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Detroit Dragway

MCG Executive Briefing for September 12, 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by MCG

Elvis Presley 1967 CadillacElvis Presley reportedly owned more than a hundred Cadillacs. This one, a ’67 Coupe De Ville known as the Honeymoon Caddy, will be on sale at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: Classic Woodys by David Fetherston

Posted on September 11, 2014 by MCG

Woody Book SetMac’s Motor City Garage reviews the magnum opus on woody automobiles that can never be surpassed, Classic Woodys by David Fetherston.  Continue reading →

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