Mel's Drive-In

Mel's Drive-In, on South Van Ness Ave in San Francisco, was around for many years before being used as a location in American Graffiti. It was torn down shortly after the filming. Visit the Mel's Drive-In Home Page and this history of Mel's.

Below are photos of some Mel's Drive-In visits!

Bilsport Performance and Custom Motor Show, Sweden (April 2009)

A replica of Mel's Drive-In and three stars from the movie at Sweden's Bilsport Performance and Custom Motor Show. Thank you to Magnus Karlsson, from Sweden, for sending them in!

My visits to Mel's Drive-Ins

San Francisco, CA (July 2007)

Franklin Mint Diorama, Mel's, San Francisco (July 2007)

AG Memorabilia, Mel's, San Francisco (July 2007)

Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida (January 2007)

Interior of Mel's, San Francisco (July 2007)

Franklin Mint Diorama, Mel's, San Francisco (July 2007)

Universal Studios, Florida (January 2007)

Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida (March 1999)