This odd but charming little car from France was once one of the top-selling imported cars in the USA, second only to the Volkswagen Beetle. Check out the Renault Dauphine in this clever commercial spot from circa 1958. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Pitching the 1957 Chrysler Family of Cars
The Chrysler Corporation shook up the Motor City with all-new styling for 1957, low and sleek and sporting the tallest tailfins in the industry. This Chrysler promotional spot from ’57 showcases the bold new look. Continue reading
MCG’s 2015 Turkey Day Turkeys
Because we love the odd, the unusual, the obscure, the just plain bizarre in vehicular transportation, Mac’s Motor City Garage presents our annual visit to automotive wonderland: MCG’s Turkey Day Turkeys. Enjoy. Continue reading
Sweetheart of the Speedway: the Boyle Maserati 8CTF
REVISED AND EXPANDED — With two straight Indianapolis 500 wins in a long, distinguished racing career, the Boyle Maserati 8CTF is one of the all-time sweethearts of the Speedway. Here’s the fascinating story. Continue reading
Video: The Dream Cars of 1956
We’ve hit the jackpot with this video. Here’s newsreel footage of Motor City dream cars on the 1956 car show circuit, including the Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser, Chrysler Plainsman, and Packard Predictor. Watch this. Continue reading
The Amazing Oil Field Dodge Film
REVISED AND UPDATED — Would you treat your modern car this way? Could your vehicle even stand this punishment? Watch an ordinary Dodge four-cylinder sedan perform incredible feats in this legendary 1920s film. Continue reading
Video: Summers Goldenrod Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Check out this excellent new video from The Henry Ford featuring one of its prized possessions, the Summers Brothers’ Goldenrod. Fifty years ago this week, Goldenrod ran 409.277 mph, a record speed that stood for 42 years. Here’s the story. Continue reading