There’s only one thing that can match the manic excitement of drag racing in the ’60s: the radio commercials. Just listen. Continue reading
Category Archives: Hot Rods
Five More Fabulous Forgotten Cars From the Golden Age of Drag Racing
Do we need to mention again that we love this stuff? Here are five more lesser-known but totally awesome cars from drag racing’s glory days. Continue reading
Little Deuce Coupes
Treasured by hot rodders and restorers alike, the 1932 Ford Coupe of song and story is one of America’s most beloved cars. There’s plenty to know about these popular classics, so let’s dig in for a closer look. Continue reading
Sins of Steel 2014
MCG checks in at one of the Motor City’s top retro-rod events, Sins of Steel. Here’s a quick review and a big photo gallery. Continue reading
Video: Hot Rod Galahads, 1954
Presenting another authentic and awesome hot rod film short: Hot Rod Galahads from 1954. This one has a twist: It was produced not in Southern California but in Coral Gables, Florida. Join us for some vintage hot rod fun! Continue reading
Rick Voegelin visits the Eagle Field Drags
Veteran automotive journalist Rick Voegelin reports from Eagle Field, a World War II airstrip in California where the drag racing is strictly old school. -lead photo by Dave Kommel Continue reading
Billetproof Michigan 2014
The traditional hot rod show known as Billetproof Michigan celebrated its 10th anniversary this past weekend. Here’s a full report and a big photo gallery. Continue reading