Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content

Mac's Motor City Garage

Auto Industry News and Gossip + Racing + Automotive History + Technology + Shop Lore + Hot Rods + Collector Cars + Daily

Mac's Motor City Garage

Main menu

  • Home
  • Contributors
  • About MCG

Category Archives: Auto History

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

What’s In a Name: 1971-73 Buick Centurion

Posted on May 31, 2023 by MCG

At just three years, the Centurion name had a remarkably short life in the Buick product lineup. Let’s take a closer look at these rare animals. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Centurion

Turbos For The People: 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder

Posted on May 29, 2023 by MCG

When Chevrolet introduced turbocharging on the 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder, it was an important innovation, and a surprisingly affordable one, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair, Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder, Corvair Turbo

Video: Introducing the 1961 Ford Galaxie

Posted on May 27, 2023 by MCG

International glamor is the theme for this 1961 Ford Galaxie spot filmed at the Villa d’Este on the outskirts of Rome.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Ford Galaxie, Ford

1973: Plymouth’s Biggest Year

Posted on May 26, 2023 by MCG

In 1973, Plymouth was at its peak in sales and production. Unfortunately, it was mainly downhill from there. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation

Video: The 1955 GM Motorama in Color

Posted on May 24, 2023 by MCG

The 1955 Motorama was surely one of the greatest ever, with a hall-of-fame lineup of General Motors dream cars. See them all here in color. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne, 1955 GM Motorama, LaSalle II, Pontiac Strato-Star

Rambler Joins the V8 Race: The 1956-66 AMC V8

Posted on May 22, 2023 by MCG

In the ’50s, every U.S. car manufacturer needed an overhead-valve V8 just to stay in the game, and in 1956 American Motors stepped up to the plate.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, American Motors V8, Hudson, Nash

Video: Plymouth Introduces the 1976 Volare

Posted on May 20, 2023 by MCG

For 1976, Plymouth pushed its aging Valiant platform to the side and rolled out an all-new compact named after a song: the Volare. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Plymouth Volare, Plymouth

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Mac’s Motor City Garage

Here’s your source for industry news and gossip, automotive history, technology, racing, shop talk, hot rods, and collector car news.  All materials copyright, all rights reserved. Contact us at: mcg@macsmotorcitygarage.com

DEPARTMENTS

  • Auto History
  • Bookshelf
  • Car Museums
  • Car Spotter's Guides
  • CarTune
  • Design
  • Detroit-Built Cars
  • Dreams and Nightmares
  • Events
  • Executive Briefing
  • Hot Rods
  • Industry News
  • Market Watch
  • Models & Miniatures
  • Motor City Landmarks
  • Motorsports
  • New Cars
  • Technology
  • The Year in Cars
  • Tony Matthews
  • Uncategorized

Tags

  • 1932 Ford
  • American Motors
  • Bill Mitchell
  • Brooks Stevens
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chevrolet Corvair
  • Chevrolet Corvette
  • Chrysler
  • Chrysler Corporation
  • Corvette
  • Desoto
  • Detroit Autorama
  • Dodge
  • Edsel
  • Edsel Ford
  • Engineering Explained
  • EyesOn Design
  • Ford
  • Ford Model T
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Ford Mustang
  • Ford Thunderbird
  • General Motors
  • Greenfield Village
  • Harley Earl
  • Henry Ford
  • Hudson
  • Indianapolis 500
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • Jam Handy
  • Lincoln
  • Mercury
  • NASCAR
  • Nash
  • NHRA
  • Oldsmobile
  • Packard
  • Plymouth
  • Pontiac
  • St. John's Concours
  • Studebaker
  • Willys-Overland
  • Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Advertisements
Advertisements
Advertisements
Proudly powered by WordPress