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Video: Don Garlits Launches the Rear-Engine Dragster Revolution

Posted on December 4, 2019 by MCG

In 1971, Don Garlits turned the Top Fuel world around with Swamp Rat 14, his successful rear-engine dragster. Photo and video courtesy of NHRA.   Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Don Garlits, NHRA

Time Lapse Engine Rebuild: Harley-Davidson Sportster V-Twin

Posted on December 3, 2019 by MCG

Here’s another choice feature in the Hagerty time-lapse rebuild series: the classic Harley-Davidson Sportster Ironhead V-Twin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Hagerty Redline Rebuild, Harley-Davidson, Harley-Davidson Sportster

MCG Executive Briefing for December 2, 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019 by MCG

This 2006 Ford GT with only 562 miles on the clock will be among the featured lots at Mecum’s annual Kansas City sale. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Richard Petty’s Wild Ride at Darlington, 1970

Posted on November 30, 2019 by MCG

In the 1970 Rebel 400 at Darlington Raceway, future legend Richard Petty survived one of the scariest crashes in NASCAR history. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1970 Rebel 400, Darlington Raceway, NASCAR, Richard Petty

MCG Executive Briefing for November 29, 2019

Posted on November 29, 2019 by MCG

A remarkably original 1948 Tucker with only 6,200 miles on the clock could bring up to $2.25 million at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale sale. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Mac’s Motor City Garage Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2019 by MCG

No matter how you celebrate your Thanksgiving holiday, we wish you and yours a happy one. We are thankful for you all and we appreciate your interest in Mac’s Motor City Garage. Continue reading →

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King of the Tailfin: Virgil Exner’s Project 613

Posted on November 27, 2019 by MCG

Chrysler styling chief Virgil Exner rocked the Motor City to its core with the Chrysler Forward Look line for 1957. But behind the scenes, he had even bigger ideas.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Coropration', Chrysler Project 613, Virgil Exner

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