MCG Photo Essay: all the Ridler Award winners 1964-2012
As part of our complete coverage of the 2013 Detroit Autorama, here’s a mega photo gallery featuring all 49 Ridler Award winners from 1964 to present. Most rodders are familiar with the story of Don...
View Article2013 Detroit Autorama: Pirelli Great 8
The Pirelli Great 8 finalists were selected today at the 2013 Detroit Autorama. On Sunday evening, one of these vehicles will win the prestigious Ridler Award. Click through to see the eight finalists....
View Article“Checkered Past” 1940 Ford wins 2013 Ridler Award
Ron and Deb Cizek’s ’40 Ford, “Checkered Past,” is the winner of the 50th annual RIdler Award at the 2013 Detroit Autorama. The Cizeks’ ’40 coupe is the very first car turned out by Cal Automotive...
View ArticleMore from the 2013 Detroit Autorama
Here’s another big gallery of great cars from the 2013 Detroit Autorama. In this gallery are included a few more past Ridler winners from the 50th anniversary exhibit, as well as some alternate views...
View ArticleMore from 2013 Autorama Extreme
Here’s more great stuff from the basement show at the 2013 Detroit Autorama, properly known as Autorama Extreme. As reported earlier, Autorama Extreme is far more laid back than the formal Autorama...
View Article2013 Detroit Autorama recap
For your convenience, here’s your one-stop shop for all the 2013 Detroit Autorama features over the past week here at Mac’s Motor City Garage.com. First, thanks for stopping. This past week has been...
View Article2014 Detroit Autorama preview: All the Ridler Award winners, 1964-2013
The Detroit Autorama, America’s great indoor hot rod show, happens this weekend. As a warmup for the event, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents all the Ridler Award winners in history, 1964 through 2013....
View ArticleIt’s Detroit Autorama time
It’s almost here! The 2013 Detroit Autorama happens this weekend, March 7 through 9, at Cobo Center in fabulous downtown Motown. Mac’s Motor City Garage will be there with the wall-to-wall coverage....
View ArticleGreat 8 chosen at the 2014 Detroit Autorama
Rushed to your digital doorstep, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2014 Detroit Autorama. Mere hours ago, Autorama judges selected the Pirelli Great 8 for 2014. The...
View ArticleAutorama Extreme–the basement show at the 2014 Detroit Autorama
Don’t call them rat rods. Autorama Extreme for 2014 featured a basement packed full of traditionally flavored rods and customs. Check ‘em out. MCG likes to call Autorama Extreme, the basement show...
View ArticleJF Launier’s 1964 Buick Riviera wins the 2014 Ridler Award
Breaking news: The stunning ’64 Riviera of JF Launier is the worthy recipient of the 2014 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama. Click here for the full story including a giant photo gallery.
View ArticleJF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner
As promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos. JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera is as original and ambitious as any...
View ArticleNine noteworthy cars at the 2014 Detroit Autorama
Never mind the Great 8 for a moment. Here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we’ve got the Noteworthy Nine. In our book, these nine vehicles at the 2014 Detroit Autorama were worth a special look. First,...
View ArticleDetroit Autorama Preview: All the Ridler Award Winners 1964–2014
The Detroit Autorama is coming this weekend. To celebrate, here’s a big photo gallery with all 51 Ridler Award winners from 1964 to 2014. Gearheads everywhere know the story of Don Ridler and the...
View ArticleDetroit Autorama 2015: Presenting the Great 8 Finalists for the Ridler Award
Straight from the floor of Cobo Center at the Detroit Autorama, here are the Great 8 finalists for the 2015 Ridler Award. It’s an impressive and eclectic group—have a look. Just hours ago, the...
View ArticleA Closer Look at Chip Foose’s Impostor, the 2015 Ridler Award Winner
Here’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. Nobody knows better than Chip Foose how to create a...
View ArticleAutorama Extreme: The Basement Show at Detroit Autorama 2015
Delray Slim says, “If you’re old school like me, be sure to check out all the traditional-style hot rods ‘n customs in the basement show at the Detroit Autorama. They’re swell!” Here are just...
View ArticleJF Launier’s 1964 Buick Riviera wins the 2014 Ridler Award
Breaking news: The stunning ’64 Riviera of JF Launier is the worthy recipient of the 2014 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama. Click here for the full story including a giant photo gallery.
View ArticleJF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner
As promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos. JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera is as original and ambitious as any...
View ArticleNine noteworthy cars at the 2014 Detroit Autorama
Never mind the Great 8 for a moment. Here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we’ve got the Noteworthy Nine. In our book, these nine vehicles at the 2014 Detroit Autorama were worth a special look. First,...
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