Update: No newspaper listing for the Auto between 1963 and 68, may have been closed during this time. Also listed at 5113 Dixie Hwy, closed in 1989. (Michigandriveins.com 6/8/03)

News Article: Remodeling Is Underway On 4 Ashmun Drive-Ins - Caro, Mich. - R.D. Ashmun of Ashmun Theatres has announced a renovation program in which four of the circuit's Michigan drive-ins are being outfitted with self-service concession equipment and three of the theatres are being converted to year-round operation. The theatres involved are the Northside Drive-In at Lansing, Starlite and Tuscola drive-ins at Bay City, and the Auto Drive-In at Saginaw. The installation of 600 1,000-watt heaters has already been completed at the Northside. Remodeling of the concession building and conversion to a self-service operation has also been completed. The paving of all ramps, entrance and exit ways is planned for the spring of 1969. The Starlite is being enlarged to accomodate 900 cars and will also be paved. Its concession building was recently remodeled and converted to self-service bt the L&L Concession Co. of Detroit. A new all-steel screen tower will be installed at the Tuscola and this theatre will also go to an all-year operation with the installation of 1,000-watt heaters. Its concession building is slated for self-service and a new marquee will be installed. Paving is also in the works. The Auto Drive-In has just completed the remodeling of its concession building to self-service. Heaters will be installed soon and the ramps, entrances and exit way will be paved. (Boxoffice Magazine 11/4/68)