GM’s excursion into the recreational vehicle market in the 1970s may not have been a money maker for the automaker, but it produced some impressive and memorable machines. Here’s a brief look at the GMC motorhome experiment. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Video History of the Ford Rotunda
Here’s an excellent film history of one of the Ford Motor Company’s most famous buildings, and probably its most beloved: The Ford Rotunda in Dearborn. Continue reading
American Harvest: Manufacturing the 1955 Chevrolet
General Motors was rightly proud of the all-new 1955 Chevrolet with its advanced chassis, styling, and small-block V8. In bright, beautiful Technicolor, here’s an original 30-minute promotional film singing the car maker’s praises. Continue reading
Video: Flying Coast-to-Coast in a Ford Trimotor, 1929
The Ford Trimotor was a pioneer of the airline industry, flying from coast to coast in 1929 with Transcontinental Air Transport, one of the earliest passenger carriers. Learn the fascinating story in this original 1929 newsreel. Continue reading
Five Fabulous Hot Rod Show Cars That Defied Taste and Logic
Sure they’re tacky, but they’re garish, too. Mac’s Motor City Garage revisits the golden age of wacky car-show theme rods, where camp and kitsch collide. It’s fun. Join us. Continue reading
Mac’s Motor City Garage Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving
Please enjoy this day of feasts, family, and friends, and we’ll see you tomorrow. We’re thankful for your support. Continue reading
Video: NASCAR Convertibles at Langhorne, 1956
The treacherous one-mile dirt circle in Langhorne, Pennsylvania is the scene for some thrilling NASCAR Convertible Division action from 1956. Pull down your belts and hang on for some vintage stock car excitement. Continue reading