Hey, car spotters: Here’s another trip down memory lane—this time around, Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles circa 1957. Check out all the great old rides in this period film clip. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Birthplace of the Ford Automobile: 58 Bagley Avenue
A while back at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we took a look at the second car built in the city of Detroit, Henry Ford’s 1896 quadricycle. Now we pay a visit to the familiar address where the car was built, 58 Bagley Avenue. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell Showpiece: 1963 Oldsmobile J-TR
Based on a production 1963 F-85 convertible, the Oldsmobile J-TR show car is little known today, but it bears the unmistakable stamp of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
Video: Carroll Shelby Pitches the 1968 Mustang
Among his many talents, Carroll Shelby was one of the car industry’s great salesmen. Here the Ford Motor Company puts him to work selling the 1968 Mustang line. Continue reading
The J. Geils Collection Goes to Auction in Monterey
Not just a rock star, J. Geils was a hardcore car guy with impeccable taste and a special passion for Italian machines. A few of his favorite cars are headed for auction at Monterey next week. Here’s a look. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1984 Pontiac Fiero
.Opinions vary regarding the Fiero, Pontiac’s mid-engine sports car, but gearheads agree it was an interesting effort. Here’s an original 1984 GM video with a behind-the-scenes look at the two-seater’s unique engineering. Continue reading
Barn Finds: They’re Still Out There!
Just to show that there are genuine barn finds out there still waiting to be found, this awesome 1932 Ford five-window coupe was hauled out of a shed in South Dakota. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading