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With the introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964, the first year Pontiac Firebird (1967) is the car the company didn’t want to build, but rather the one they had to build. They initially wanted something to compete with the Corvette, but in the end, the Firebird likely sold a lot more units than a Corvette-cousin would have.

The Martin Auto Museum offers a unique experience for auto enthusiasts as it features over 170 classic vehicles on display as well as a vast collection of automotive memorabilia throughout the museum. Visiting the museum is thrilling enough but what if you could have Mel Martin as your personal tour guide?

Today’s Chevrolet Corvette is an American sports car icon—celebrating 70 plus years of road and track heritage. But it almost drowned during its early years. Introduced in 1953 as a sleek white convertible, the Corvette looked fantastic but was underpowered with a straight‑six engine and automatic transmission—geared more for cruising than racing.

As part of ABC15 News Smart Shopper Summer Savings of Fun, Kaley O’Kelley stopped by to see what has become the largest car museum in Arizona. Get a quick look at 180 vehicles, including a rare Duesenberg, beautifully restored and parked like royalty inside this 117,000-square-foot indoor museum.

It may have been designed for the NASCAR super speedways, but the Plymouth Superbird was sold in dealerships back in 1970. It’s one of the most outrageous cars ever sold to the public. In Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution, take a detailed look at this winged warrior. 

The Martin Auto Museum and Event Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Bennett, renowned automotive expert and former Vice President of Barrett-Jackson Auctions to its Board of Directors.

Powell Crosley Jr. had a great idea – build a small car for the masses. There’s just one problem… He was decades ahead of his time. In Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution, a 1939 Crosley is featured and you will learn all about Powell and his tiny cars.

This 1964 Thunderbird in the Martin Auto Museum collection is the best ever. It’s the perfect combination of style and performance. In Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution, explore the evolution of the Thunderbird, highlighting the 1964 model as the best.

All the cars in the museum tell a story of automotive history, but some have very personal stories. This is especially true with our latest acquisition. At only 19 years old, our founder and president Mel Martin asked his father to drive him from Mayer to Tucson so that he could buy his first new car – a red 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline.

Both the 1958 Buick VS 1955 Buick are iconic classic cars, but they have distinct differences in design, styling, and features. Here is an article that compares the two.