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A Video Biograhy of Robert E. Petersen, Hot Rod Pioneer

Posted on September 4, 2022 by MCG

As much as any single person, Robert E. Petersen launched the sport of hot rodding as a national movement when he created Hot Rod magazine. Here’s a brief video tribute. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Hot Rod magazine, Petersen Publising Company, Robert E. Petersen

The Real Star of American Graffiti: Milner’s ’32 Ford Coupe

Posted on September 1, 2021 by MCG

The yellow coupe that starred in the 1973 film American Graffiti isn’t the nicest Deuce hot rod ever built, but it may well be the most beloved.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged 1932 Ford, American Graffiti, Milner's Coupe

Video: An Electric Small-Block Chevy V8?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by MCG

Chris Webb of Webb Motorworks has done the unfathomable: He’s converted the beloved small-block Chevy V8 into an all-electric vehicle propulsion module. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged Electric Small-Block Chevy V8

Hot Rod Girl — Watch the Full Movie Here

Posted on March 29, 2020 by MCG

Watch the Hollywood B-movie classic Hot Rod Girl in its entirety and free of charge right here at Mac’s Motor City Garage. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods

History-Making Hot Rod: The Dick Williams ’27 Ford Roadster

Posted on March 3, 2020 by MCG

Named America’s Most Beautiful Roadster way back in 1953, the Dick Williams ’27 Ford Model T roadster is a true pioneer among American hot rods. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged America's Most Beautiful Roadster, Blackie Gejeian, Dick Williams Roadster

Video Walk-Through: Impression, Chip Foose’s Award-Winning ’36 Ford

Posted on February 8, 2020 by MCG

Impression, the reimagined ’36 Ford roadster built by Chip Foose, is the finest hot rod ever built, some will say. In this video, Chip points out its amazing details. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Hot Rods | Tagged AMBR Award, Chip Foose, Ridler Award

Video: Don Garlits Tells His Favorite Slingshot Dragster Story

Posted on January 21, 2020 by MCG

Few racers can tell a story better than Don Garlits, and fewer still have such great stories to tell. Big Daddy calls this one his favorite story about the front-engine dragster era. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Don Garlits

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