Welcome to Motor City Car

Your number one resource for American vehicles

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he mission here at MotorCityCar.com is to offer you the most detailed information available online related to American cars. Being a Detroiter who loves cars, it’s easy for me to be passionate about this subject. The hope is that this site will in someway help to reignite the passion American’s used to feel about vehicles produced in the Motor City. There are many who still feel that way around southeast Michigan as demonstrated by the number of car shows here.

As you can see, the site is a work in progress that is being constantly updated. I’ve attended several events over the summer and snapped a ton of photos at The Woodward Dream Cruise, EyesOn Design, and the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance, I also posted some photos from Kid Rock’s Concert at Comerica Park (just for fun). I haven’t had the time to properly rename and tag all the photos…eventually it will get done.

In terms of the cars database, I’ve started working on Ford muscle cars from the 1960s through early 1970s. These cars hold a special place in my heart, my father worked for Ford for thirty years and I myself have a Mustang (thanks Z-plan!). Eventually, the database will be expanded to include the Big 3 plus AMC as well as other decades.

Unfortunately, I am doing this as a part-time project so with the craziness of life, sometimes it takes a back seat. It is my hope that I can completely populate the database of 1964-1973 by summer of 2010. Eventually, I will setup the forums and add additional functionality throughout the site.

When I originally had the idea for this site, I couldn’t have fathomed how much work it would be. Please enjoy the content that has been posted so far. Feel free to leave comments!

Sincerely,

Matt Turner

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I finally got around to posting the pictures from the Meadow Brook show!  They are under the Events section here…Enjoy!

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Ever since the debut of the original Ford Mustang 45 years ago, there has been an ongoing debate about what to call the pony cars built between April and August of 1964. Are they “1964½” Mustangs or 1965 models?

Technically, all of the original Ford Mustangs are 1965 models because all carry a 1965 model year Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

But the majority of Mustang enthusiasts throughout the world are purists at heart, and they know very well that the vehicles produced from April to August of 1964 were different enough from those manufactured during the remainder of the model year to warrant giving them another name.

“An entire generation has grown up calling these vehicles ‘1964½.’ It is part of the lexicon of Mustang history,” said John Clor, author of The Mustang Dynasty. “Technically, all of the original Mustangs are 1965 models, but true enthusiasts know that production of the car ran for a year and a half and that the car changed after the first six months.”

The biggest change was in the electrical system. The so-called 1964½ Mustangs used generators while those made during the standard 12-month 1965 model year used alternators. Also, the V-8 option was different. The 1964½ models used the 260-cubic inch V-8 engine, while the 1965 models employed a 289-cubic inch V-8 engine.

“People like to say there is no such thing as a 1964½ Mustang, and in theory they are correct,” said Charles Turner, national head judge for the Mustang Club of America (MCA). “But there is a wide range of little differences between the cars built before and after August of 1964 that make them very unique. The MCA accepts the 1964½ as a model year because we view it as a different car.”

Those lucky enough to own a Mustang built between April and August of 1964 view their pony cars as a totally different breed of the steed.

“We take exception to someone calling them 1965 Mustangs because the ’64½ was a unique car when it was introduced, and it is a very special thing to own one,” said Fred Glazier, who bought his Rangoon Red Mustang coupe in May of 1964. “When you tell someone you have a 1964½ Mustang, people who understand Mustangs know what you’re talking about.”

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Photos of the Woodward Dream Cruise have been posted under the events section here 

Sunday Update: More photos have been added!

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If anyone is looking for a great deal right now check out bing. Microsoft is doing a 2x cashback deal until the end of the month. I was able to pick up some new borla axle-backs for 125.00 off through bing and autopartswarehouse.com. I should have a review up once they come in!

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I took some photos (not very good) of my new additions to my car:  Agent 47 mirrors, Ford Blackout Pannel and clear corner lenses.  Enjoy

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I think I’ve got the general look and feel down for the site, but please vote in the poll below and let me know your thoughts!

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Kid Rock photos have been posted under the events section here

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Unfortunately the web server went down again for the second time and lost all of our data. I have been able to restore most, but not all of everything.

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I’ve finally been able to host our photos from the show.  They are all available on the tab above.  Let me know if you have any questions about the vehicles.

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