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Video: The Cool Hot Rod, 1953

Posted on February 5, 2014 by MCG

Here’s another great period hot rodding film, “The Cool Hot Rod” from 1953. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports

Six Great Unsung Hot Rods of Yesteryear

Posted on January 22, 2014 by MCG

Here are six fabulous but forgotten cars from the golden age of hot rodding. Can you help to identify them?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods

Video: Road Runners–an early ’50s hot rodding film

Posted on January 20, 2014 by MCG

This great old promotional film from 1952 shows original hot rods in action all over Southern California—on the street, at the Santa Ana drag strip, and on the El Mirage dry lake. Don’t miss it!  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged El Mirage

20 vintage hot rods you’ve never seen before

Posted on January 5, 2014 by MCG

Never published anywhere until now, here’s a big gallery of original hot rods from the early days—just as they were. Check this out.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods

Video: Burn On–a 1973 drag racing documentary

Posted on November 27, 2013 by MCG

This vintage documentary captures the world of drag racing circa 1973 with racing action and rare interviews of Jungle Jim Liberman and Shirley Muldowney. Have a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing

Seven Hot Rods That Made a Difference

Posted on November 24, 2013 by MCG

These seven cars have one thing in common: their large and lasting impact on the sport of hot rodding.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods

American Legends at the Gilmore

Posted on July 7, 2013 by MCG

A fine new exhibit at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan puts the spotlight on historic Midwestern hot rods.  Continue reading →

Posted in Car Museums, Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Gilmore Car Museum

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