Historians agree: Amos Northup’s Graham Blue Streak is one of the most influential automotive designs of the 1930s. What makes it so noteworthy? Let’s take a look. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Forgotten Ford: The 1965 Fairlane
Overshadowed by the sensational Mustang and dressed in nondescript one-year sheet metal, the ’65 Fairlane is a forgotten Ford of the 1960s. Let’s see if we can jog our memories a bit. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1966 Dodge Charger
Dating back more than 50 years, Charger is the Dodge brand’s oldest model name. Here’s where it all started with a sporty fastback coupe in 1966. Continue reading
Inside Prince Harry’s Electric Jaguar E-Type
Here’s as close as we’ll ever get to royal wedding coverage here at Mac’s Motor City Garage: a quick look at the electric Jaguar driven by Prince Harry. Actually, it’s a pretty slick piece, so let’s check it out. Photo courtesy of Kensington Palace. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1939 Oldsmobiles
Here’s an excellent look at the state of the art in suspension design in 1939, and a nice historical survey of the subject as well. This is how Oldsmobile rolled in ’39. Continue reading
The Amazing Unsers: A New Exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
An awesome new show at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum celebrates the lives and times of the Unsers, Indy’s most successful racing family. Continue reading
Video: Presenting The 1958 Ford Family of Cars
For 1958, Ford Motor Company adopted a fresh marketing message, presenting all its car brands united under one corporate umbrella. Here’s the pitch. Continue reading