Think you’ve seen everything in American V8s? Here’s one that never saw the light of day: the 1951 Kaiser-Frazer 288. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Classic Gasser Photos of Wayne Arteaga
REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW, FIRST-HAND INFO AND PHOTOS — These awesome photos, snapped back in the ’60s by Wayne Arteaga at his backyard race shop, capture a priceless moment in the golden age of drag racing. Check them out.
Video: 1964 British Grand Prix in Color
Here’s a rare find: newsreel coverage of the 1964 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in bright, beautiful, living color. You’re going to enjoy this. Continue reading
The Factory Lightweights: a Quick History
When the Detroit automakers went drag racing in the ’60s, they produced some very special cars that are highly prized by collectors today. Here’s a closer look at the factory lightweights. Continue reading
Engines Exposed at the Henry Ford Museum
Mac’s Motor City Garage pays a visit to a new exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum called Engines Exposed. Check it out. Continue reading
Video: Watch a Ferrari 250 GTO Come to Life in a Barn
In a poultry shed in Oamaru, New Zealand, among the ducks and chickens, Rod Tempero and his crew built a stunning 1962 Ferrari GTO replica. Watch this. Continue reading
Inside the ’63 Chevy 427 Mystery Engine
Disowned by General Motors before it ever raced, the Chevy 427 Mystery engine became a legend in its own time. Here’s the story behind the story of this almost mythical V8. Continue reading