In 1957, Studebaker managed to offer the lowest-priced car in America by cutting the standard equipment to the bone—even the hubcaps were painted. Here’s the unlikely tale of the Champion Scotsman. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Revolutionary Indy Roadsters of Frank Kurtis
Frank Kurtis is the undisputed father of the Indy roadsters—to this day, among America’s most beloved race cars. Here’s a brief history. Continue reading
Trendsetter: The 1932-1935 Graham Blue Streak
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
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