With the launch of the new 2014 Corvette, an interesting piece of Motor City history was suddenly back in the spotlight: the former Murray body plant, known today as the Russell Industrial Center. Let’s take a tour. Photo by Steve Fecht for Chevrolet
Category Archives: Auto History
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955-64 Pontiac
This MCG Car Spotter’s Guide spotlights what many regard as the golden age of full-size Pontiacs: the years 1955 though 1964. Continue reading
A visit to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Here’s Rick Voegelin with a guided tour of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California. Continue reading
Video: Great Old Harley Earl Footage
REVISED AND UPDATED: Here’s a not-too-long historical video (around eight minutes) with the spotlight on a true auto industry pioneer: Harley Earl. Continue reading
Cars and stars — a photo essay
Beause people like interesting cars and they like interesting people, here’s a giant photo gallery featuring both.
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Guest story: McPherson College Auto Restoration Program needs our help
This story comes to us from our good friend David Greenlees at The Old Motor.com. He’s got a message to share with us about a worthy and exciting cause—check it out. Continue reading
A Final* Visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum
*Okay, this probably isn’t a final, final visit to the musuem. At least we hope not. But it is one last visit in the museum’s current state. Here’s a brief explanation and a large photo gallery.