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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

MCG Executive Briefing for April 14, 2014

Posted on April 14, 2014 by MCG

???????????????????????????Chevrolet has released a batch of new images of the 2015 Corvette Z06 convertible in advance of the car’s debut at the New York International Auto Show. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Update: The Oklahoma lost junkyard sale

Posted on April 12, 2014 by MCG

1957 Chevrolet Bel AirHere’s additional info and a huge batch of new photos of the Oliver Jordan junkyard car hoard in Oklahoma, which will be sold at auction June 7, 2014.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News

MCG Executive Briefing for April 11, 2014

Posted on April 11, 2014 by MCG

1959 Chevrolet Suburban NAPCOThis very rare 1959 Chevy Suburban NAPCO 4×4 is one of the feature attractions at this weekend’s Mecum Houston auction. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Introduction to hydrographics

Posted on April 10, 2014 by MCG

hydrographics applicationsThe process looks like pure magic, but actually it’s fairly simple. It’s been hyped as brand new, but it’s been around for years. Welcome to water transfer printing, also known as hydrographics—a powerful technology for the auto industry, and for backyard enthusiasts, too.  Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged hydrographics

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