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Great 8 chosen at the 2014 Detroit Autorama

Posted on March 7, 2014 by MCG

1932 Ford Fordor Highboy Don and Carolon Smith Mansfield TXRushed to your digital doorstep, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2014 Detroit Autorama.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Great 8, Ridler Award

MCG Executive Briefing for March 7, 2014

Posted on March 7, 2014 by MCG

1964-Ford-GT40-PrototypeThis 1964 Ford GT, the fourth example built, goes under the hammer April 10-12 at the Mecum Auctions Houston sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.       -David Newhardt photo for Mecum Auctions

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It’s Detroit Autorama time

Posted on March 6, 2014 by MCG

Slim-says-enjoy-the-AutoramaIt’s almost here! The 2013 Detroit Autorama happens this weekend, March 7 through 9, at Cobo Center in fabulous downtown Motown. Mac’s Motor City Garage will be there with the wall-to-wall coverage. Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama

2014 Detroit Autorama preview: All the Ridler Award winners, 1964-2013

Posted on March 5, 2014 by MCG

2013 Ron Cizek 1940 Ford Coupe Checkered PastThe Detroit Autorama, America’s great indoor hot rod show, happens this weekend. As a warmup for the event, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents all the Ridler Award winners in history, 1964 through 2013.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Industry News | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

Video: Corvette Museum rescue

Posted on March 4, 2014 by MCG

Corvette hoistHere’s a quick video summary of the vehicle recovery operations at the National Corvette Museum.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums, Industry News | Tagged National Corvette Museum

Video: Test–driving the Chrysler Turbine Ghia

Posted on March 3, 2014 by MCG

Here’s a treat: a rare factory promotional film from 1963 showing the beautiful Chrysler Turbine Ghia in action at the Chelsea Proving Grounds. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Turbine, Ghia

MCG Executive Briefing for March 3, 2014

Posted on March 3, 2014 by MCG

Lexus-RC-350-F-SportLexus has released photos of the V6-powered RC 350 F Sport in advance of its debut at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. Get all the latest car industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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