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Car Carriers of Yesteryear

Posted on October 8, 2013 by MCG

In this photo essay, Mac’s Motor City Garage features the special trucks and trailers used to bring new cars from factory to market.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged car carriers

MCG Executive Briefing for October 7, 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by MCG

Driving a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Johnny O’Connell won his second straight Pirelli World Challenge GT championship at the series finale in Houston. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   -Richard Prince photo for Cadillac Racing  Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: Drivin’ Around Song

Posted on October 5, 2013 by MCG

Danica Patrick, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Colt Ford deal us this morning’s CarTune, “Drivin’ Around Song.”  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for October 4, 2013

Posted on October 4, 2013 by MCG

Is the Viper nearing the end of its run? Chrysler has cut production of the 2013 model by a third due to thin sales. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Daredevil Driving the 1936 Plymouths

Posted on October 3, 2013 by MCG

In this old promotional reel, watch thrill show drivers Jimmy Lynch and Lucky Teter pound the snot out of some 1936 Plymouths. It’s a good time.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Jimmy Lynch, Lucky Teter, Motor City Speedway

The Lost Marques of General Motors

Posted on October 2, 2013 by MCG

The General has a more colorful and complicated brand history than folks might realize. Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a look back at some GM divisions that have been forgotten along the way. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Elmore, General Motors, Holden, LaSalle

Recap: the Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction

Posted on September 30, 2013 by MCG

The Lambrecht Chevrolet auction more than lived up to the hype, with vehicles selling for apparently astronomical prices. Here, a few results and a brief commentary.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Industry News | Tagged Lambrecht Chevrolet collection

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