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
Category Archives: Hot Rods
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
Tex Smith’s Hot Rod XR6
Style setter or dead end? Mac’s Motor City Garage takes another look at Tex Smith’s Hot Rod Magazine XR6. Continue reading
10 Fabulous, Forgotten Gassers From Drag Racing’s Golden Age
In the 1960s, the gas coupe and sedan categories featured some of the coolest and most colorful race cars ever seen on a drag strip. Here are ten great examples. Continue reading