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Chrysler’s First Ghia: The 1950 Plymouth XX-500

Posted on December 6, 2016 by MCG

Chrysler Corporation and Italian coachbuilder Ghia enjoyed a successful partnership alll through the ’50s and ’60s, culminating in the fantastic Chrysler Turbine Ghias. Here’s the story behind the car that started the happy combination, the 1950 Plymouth XX-500. Continue reading →

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

1973-1978 GMC Motorhome: General Motors’ Grand RV Experiment

Posted on December 4, 2016 by MCG

gmc-motorhome-campingGM’s excursion into the recreational vehicle market in the 1970s may not have been a money maker for the automaker, but it produced some impressive and memorable machines. Here’s a brief look at the GMC motorhome experiment.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GMC Motorhome

Five Fabulous Hot Rod Show Cars That Defied Taste and Logic

Posted on November 26, 2016 by MCG

1969-bathtub-rod-bob-reisnerSure they’re tacky, but they’re garish, too. Mac’s Motor City Garage revisits the golden age of wacky car-show theme rods, where camp and kitsch collide. It’s fun. Join us.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Hot Rods | Tagged Theme Show Rods

Mac’s Motor City Garage Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2016 by MCG

turkeys-pulling-cartPlease enjoy this day of feasts, family, and friends, and we’ll see you tomorrow.  We’re thankful for your support.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Turkey Day Turkeys

Rolling Sculpture: Full-Size Lincoln Continental Mark V in Cardboard

Posted on November 18, 2016 by MCG

miles-to-empty-lfA gifted artist indeed, Shannon Goff constructed an accurate 1:1 replica of a 1979 Lincoln Mark V entirely in cardboard. She calls it Miles to Empty. Here’s more.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged Cardboard Lincoln Mark V, Shannon Goff

Video: Engineering the 1967 Camaro

Posted on October 29, 2016 by MCG

1967-chevrolet-camaroGet the inside story on the birth of the 1967 Camaro in this original Chevrolet film. Here are tons of great insights on the process and people—please enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1967 Camaro, Chevrolet Camaro

The Fabulous 1961 Buick Flamingo

Posted on July 23, 2016 by MCG

1961 Buick Flamingo convertible Electra 225Buick’s entry in the final General Motors Motorama of 1961 was an Electra 225 convertible with several novel features, including a flamboyant custom paint job in shocking, shocking pink. Here’s the fabulous Buick Flamingo.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick, Buick Flamingo

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