The process looks like pure magic, but actually it’s fairly simple. It’s been hyped as brand new, but it’s been around for years. Welcome to water transfer printing, also known as hydrographics—a powerful technology for the auto industry, and for backyard enthusiasts, too. Continue reading
Category Archives: Hot Rods
Lost Hot Rods: The All-Deuce Edition
For your viewing pleasure, here’s another assortment of lost and forgotten cars from the golden age of hot rodding—this batch made up entirely of 1932 Fords. Continue reading
Bookshelf: Bonneville–A Century of Speed
This beautiful new book by David Fetherston tells the hundred-year history of land-speed record racing at Bonneville. Continue reading
Jim McCraw reports on the Bakersfield March Meet
Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw has been covering drag racing since the glory days of the 1960s. Here he takes in the scene at the annual nitro happening in Bakersfield.
Nine noteworthy cars at the 2014 Detroit Autorama
Never mind the Great 8 for a moment. Here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we’ve got the Noteworthy Nine. In our book, these nine vehicles at the 2014 Detroit Autorama were worth a special look. Continue reading
JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner
As promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos. Continue reading
JF Launier’s 1964 Buick Riviera wins the 2014 Ridler Award
Breaking news: The stunning ’64 Riviera of JF Launier is the worthy recipient of the 2014 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama. Click here for the full story including a giant photo gallery.