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Video: Presenting the Studebaker Avanti

Posted on December 29, 2015 by MCG

Studebaker AvantiREVISED AND UPDATED — Here’s a great little promotional film from Studebaker introducing the 1963 Avanti. The clip features loads of neat car details and mid-century American charm—enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Avanti, Studebaker

MCG’s 2015 Turkey Day Turkeys

Posted on November 26, 2015 by MCG

Fiat TurkeyBecause we love the odd, the unusual, the obscure, the just plain bizarre in vehicular transportation, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents our annual visit to automotive wonderland: MCG’s Turkey Day Turkeys. Enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Turkey Day Turkeys

Video: Clay Models by Gordon Buehrig

Posted on July 21, 2015 by MCG

Buehrig WowserWe’re taking a second swing at this story, and we hope to get it right this time. Here’s an excellent film from 1936 featuring some lost designs of Gordon M. Buehrig.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Budd, Gordon Buehrig, Wowser

EyesOn Design 2015

Posted on June 23, 2015 by MCG

1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser The NPD CollectionPresenting one of America’s finest collector car shows: the EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition. Here’s MCG’s report on this past Sunday’s event with a giant photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

Bill Mitchell’s Silver Arrow I

Posted on June 11, 2015 by MCG

The customized ’63 Buick Riviera known as Silver Arrow I was one of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell’s finest and most favorite creations. Here’s a rare close-up look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, Buick, Buick Riviera

Beautiful and Doomed: the Cord 810/812

Posted on June 2, 2015 by MCG

1937 Cord 812With the fabulous Cord, the Auburn Automobile Company went down firing its best shots. Here’s a closer look at one of America’s most acclaimed automotive designs.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cord 810, Cord 812

A Closer Look at the Holden Hurricane

Posted on April 29, 2015 by MCG

Holden HurricaneHere’s a great look at one of Holden’s proudest achievements, the 1969 Hurricane concept vehicle, featuring both period and contemporary footage. Check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Technology | Tagged Holden, Holden Hurricane

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