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Dreams and Nightmares: the home edition

Posted on March 13, 2014 by MCG

Camaro Chevrolet Pickup modYou don’t need the resources of a global automaker to build your dream car. All you need is a dream. Here are the good, the bad, and the ugly in homebuilt autos.

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Nine noteworthy cars at the 2014 Detroit Autorama

Posted on March 12, 2014 by MCG

Slick Johnson 1939 Ford Convertible  CustomNever mind the Great 8 for a moment. Here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we’ve got the Noteworthy Nine. In our book, these nine vehicles at the 2014 Detroit Autorama were worth a special look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama

JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner

Posted on March 10, 2014 by MCG

Left Front Quarter High ViewAs promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos.  Continue reading →

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

MCG Executive Briefing for March 10, 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by MCG

William Clay Ford with NucleonWilliam Clay Ford, Sr., the last surviving grandson of company founder Henry Ford and the father of current chairman Bill Ford, Jr., has passed away at 88. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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