The people have spoken. You guys and girls who read Motor City Garage have shown how much you love functioning miniature engines. Very well then, we’ll kick it up a notch. Here’s an almost palm-sized Chevy V8 that runs like a charm. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Tiny Offy Roars Like a Real One
At Motor City Garage, we’re suckers for working model engines. And so are you, judging from the huge response. Here’s a quarter-scale Offenhauser that looks, runs, and sounds beautiful—maybe enough to choke you up a little. Continue reading
Inside GM’s Private Engine Collection
Here’s a companion piece to the recent MCG story on the GM Heritage Collection. In the first installment we featured a few of the cars. This time around we’ll focus strictly on some of the engines on display at the Heritage Center. Continue reading
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1937-40 Ford and Mercury
Do you know your early Ford V8s like Scotty here? Can you call out a 1939 Deluxe or a 1938 Standard when you see them? It’s hot rod lore—stuff every gearhead ought to know. Motor City Garage will show you the easy ways to tell the Fords apart. Now includes ’39-40 Mercury.
Another Look at the 1941 Willys Americar
It was the car for everyman, although there were relatively few takers. Continue reading
The Phantom Offy Six-Banger
As every fan of classic American oval racing knows, Offenhauser never, ever built a six-cylinder engine. Well, here it is. The unique piece was commissioned by Chicago-area racer Joe Lencki. Continue reading
Another look at the 1932 Ford
This year marks the 80th birthday of the 1932 Ford, and as good a time as any for another look at one of the company’s most beloved cars.