REVISED AND UPDATED — This 1954 newsreel reports on the production launch of the Nash Metropolitan at the historic Austin/BMC factory in Longbridge, England. It was a big moment for Nash and for Great Britain. Let’s watch. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Van Before its Time: The Brooks Stevens Willys Commuter
In 1958, years before the custom van movement or the introduction of the minivan, famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens created the Willys Commuter concept. Here’s more on this fascinating vehicle. Continue reading
Six Exceptional Cars at the 2016 St. John’s Concours
The 2016 edition of the St. John’s Concours in Plymouth, Michigan featured another world-class collection of classic automobiles. From the hundreds, here are six examples more than worthy of a closer look. Continue reading
Video: The 1958 Edsel Tunnel Commercial
As you know, here at Mac’s Motor City Garage we’re fascinated with the Edsel, the auto industry’s most fabulous flop. This original Edsel commercial provides some wonderful insights into the disaster—watch. Continue reading
St. John’s Concours 2016
Here’s MCG’s report from this past weekend’s 2016 Concours d’Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan, better known as the St. John’s Concours, including a giant photo gallery. Continue reading
Historic Hot Rod: The Arnett-Granatelli-Couch ’34 Coupe
Built by the legendary Joaquin Arnett and modified by Andy Granatelli, this hot rod first burned rubber over 60 years ago. Let’s take a closer look at the Bill Couch ’34 Ford Coupe. Continue reading
Video: A Short History of GM’s Holden Division, 1963
Produced in 1963, this factory promotional reel tells the story of one GM’s lesser-known—to Americans, anyway—divisions, Holden of Australia. It’s a great story, watch. Continue reading