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MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1937-40 Ford and Mercury

Posted on September 14, 2012 by MCG

Do you know your early Ford V8s like Scotty here? Can you call out a 1939 Deluxe or a 1938 Standard when you see them? It’s hot rod lore—stuff every gearhead ought to know. Motor City Garage will show you the easy ways to tell the Fords apart. Now includes ’39-40 Mercury.

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Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides

More from the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by MCG

Here’s part two of MCG’s coverage of the 2012 Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Greenfield Village, Old Car Festival

More from the Frankenmuth Auto Fest 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by MCG

Here’s another big photo gallery from last weekend’s 2012 Frankenmuth Auto Fest.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Frankenmuth

MCG exclusive! 2013 NASCAR roll cage

Posted on September 11, 2012 by MCG

Here’s the first public look at the NASCAR roll cage for 2013, built to comply with rules changes for next year intended to improve driver safety. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NASCAR, roll cage

Greenfield Village Old Car Festival 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by MCG

The Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village is the great grandpappy of vintage car meets—it’s been a happening for 62 years now. Here’s a photo essay on this past weekend’s 2012 edition.  Continue reading →

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Frankenmuth Auto Fest 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by MCG

The Frankenmuth Auto Fest is one of Michigan’s oldest and largest hot rod gatherings. Here’s a report on this weekend’s 2012 edition. Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Frankenmuth

Saturday morning CarTune: Car Crazy Cutie

Posted on September 8, 2012 by MCG

This morning’s musical selection is one of the more obscure Beach Boys car songs, “Car Crazy Cutie.”  Continue reading →

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