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American Dreaming Exhibit Celebrates the Art of Auto Design

Posted on April 26, 2015 by MCG

American DreamingMore than 170 works by noted Motor City designers are currently on display in a show called “American Dreaming: Detroit’s Golden Age of Automotive Design, 1946-1973”  at Lawrence Technological University.     Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged American Dreaming

A Second Look at the 1932 Ford

Posted on April 22, 2015 by MCG

????????????????????????The 1932 Ford is one of America’s most beloved cars. Using rare facts and original factory photos, here we take a detailed look at the special car known as the Deuce.

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Posted in Auto History, Design, Hot Rods | Tagged 1932 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company

The Pontiac Silver Streak Story

Posted on April 21, 2015 by MCG

1936 Pontiac Silver Streak blueFrom 1935 to 1956, the bold Silver Streak trim was a Pontiac trademark. Here’s the story behind the signature styling feature.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Pontiac, Silver Streak

Video: The GM LeSabre and Buick XP-300 Dream Cars in Action

Posted on April 14, 2015 by MCG

GM LeSabre and Buick XP-300 conceptsHere’s rare factory footage of two 1951 General Motors dream cars in action: The GM LeSabre and the Buick XP-300.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Buick XP-300, GM LeSabre

The Nash Metropolitan Story

Posted on March 31, 2015 by MCG

1954 Nash Metropolitan convertible red beachThe Nash Metropolitan was one of the smallest cars ever sold in America, and certainly one of the cutest. Read the story behind the adorable Nash puddle-jumper here.   Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Chip Foose’s Impostor, the 2015 Ridler Award Winner

Posted on March 10, 2015 by MCG

headlamp and bumper detailHere’s our detailed look at the 2015 Ridler Award winner, the Impostor—a ’65 Impala owned by Don and Elma Voth and constructed by Foose Design.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods | Tagged 2015 Detroit Autorama, Chip Foose, Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

Don Voth’s 1965 Chevy Impala Wins the 2015 Ridler Award

Posted on March 8, 2015 by MCG

Don Voth 1965 ImpalaNEWS FLASH: The winner of the 2015 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama is the Impostor, a 1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe owned by Don Voth and built by Chip Foose and his staff at Foose Design. Check back soon at Mac’s Motor City Garage for a full photo feature on the Ridler winner.  Continue reading →

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