Yes, it’s a hemi. No, it’s not a Chrysler. It’s a big-block 427 CID Ford hemi engineered by Mickey Thompson in 1963. But wait until you see inside—you might not believe your eyes. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Attack of the 50-ft Studebaker
We were saving this tale for Halloween, but it was too good to keep any longer. Presenting one of the great stunts in automotive PR history: Studebaker’s monster 1931 President roadster. Continue reading
Video: The 1963 LA Times Grand Prix at Riverside
See all the legends of the era—Clark, Foyt, Gurney, and more—and their amazing race cars in this beautiful color film of the 1963 LA Times Grand Prix. Continue reading
Video: 1951 Bonneville National Speed Trials
Short but sweet, here’s a priceless moment in hot rodding history: newsreel coverage of the third annual National Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Continue reading
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955 through 1957 Pontiac
REVISED AND IMPROVED — With the ’55 through ’57 model years, Pontiac began its transformation from senior citizens’ car to leader of the performance youth market. Here’s a closer look at the brand’s early V8 years. Continue reading
Video: Hear Formula One’s most glorious noise–the Matra V12
Formula One connoisseurs say the Matra V12 engine produced the most wonderful exhaust sound the series has ever known. Take a moment to hear it for yourself in this this quick video. Continue reading
A hand-crafted Midwestern sports car
Most every family has a fascinating old car story—they make our world go around. Here’s the tale of Jon Arneson and his hand-built ’50s sports car. Continue reading