Short and sweet, this wonderful little newsreel tells the story of the 1934 French Grand Prix at Montlhéry. There is no form of motor racing like this anywhere in the world today—watch and be enthralled. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Lost Hot Rods: Five Sweet Model A Ford Roadsters
Here’s the latest in our Lost Hot Rods series: a group of five noteworthy Model A Ford roadsters from the golden age of rodding. These cars never found fame, as far as we know, but they look like winners to us. Have a look. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1958 Renault Dauphine
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
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