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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

Video: Introducing the 1953 Studebaker

Posted on November 26, 2019 by MCG

Auto enthusiasts don’t agree about much, but they will agree that the 1953 Studebaker was one of the most beautiful cars of the age. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Studebaker, Bob Bourke, Raymond Loewy, Studebaker

MCG Executive Briefing for November 25, 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by MCG

This rare 1970 Datsun 240Z factory lightweight racer could bring up $764,000 at the BH Auction sale in Tokyo next January. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Reinventing the Chrysler Corporation, 1992

Posted on November 24, 2019 by MCG

In 1992, the Chrysler Corporation was reinventing itself yet again. Lee Iacocca and crew tell the story in this vintage factory film with some excellent glimpses behind the scenes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bob Lutz, Chrysler Corporation, Francois Castaing, Lee Iacocca, Tom Gale

Video: Testing British Cars on the Autobahn

Posted on November 23, 2019 by MCG

In this entertaining old film from the British Motor Corporation, the company’s best cars for 1956 are put to the test on the German Autobahn. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged A50, Austin A35, British Motor Corporation, Morris Minor, Morris Oxford

MCG Executive Briefing for November 22, 2019

Posted on November 22, 2019 by MCG

At $104,500, this gorgeous 1934 Ford pickup was among the top sellers at Mecum’s annual Gone Farmin’ sale in Iowa. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Technical Difficulties: An Update

Posted on November 20, 2019 by MCG

Here’s an update on our efforts to get Mac’s Motor City Garage running properly again. Continue reading →

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