Here’s another amazing creation by master craftsman Allen Millyard: a motorcycle powered by an 8-liter V10 from a Dodge Viper. This is no toy or stunt—it’s roadworthy and it runs 207 mph. Watch the video. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Video: 1965 Mercury Wrist-Twist Steering
From the ’60s, a time when almost anything could seem like a good idea, comes Mercury’s Wrist-Twist Steering experiment. See the crazy automotive invention in action here. Continue reading
Video: Big Red, Ford’s 1964 Turbine Truck
The Big Three’s experiments with the gas turbine engine may not have been successful, but they were memorable. This rare Ford clip features Big Red, the Ford turbine truck of 1964. See the mammoth rig in action here. Continue reading
A Most Remarkable Engine: The Duray U16
Leon Duray’s entry in the 1931 Indy 500—a supercharged, 16-cylinder two-stroke—was a complete failure, but that doesn’t make it one bit less fascinating. Join us for a closer look at one of the most unusual racing engines ever built. Continue reading
Video: How Forged Pistons are Made
As we keep saying here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, we appreciate clear, simple, and accurate technical info. This great little five-minute video shows how forged pistons are manufactured. Solid material, check it out. -Photo courtesy Mahle GmbH Continue reading
Video: Four-Stroke Engine with Glass Cylinder and Visible Combustion
Not just a technical exercise but a genuine work of art, this working engine by Huib Visser employs a quartz glass cylinder so you can see combustion taking place. Watch and be mesmerized. Continue reading
Six Top Stories from the 2016 North American International Auto Show
Day one at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is complete, and what have we learned? Here are some of the key stories that will shape the auto industry in 2016 and beyond. Continue reading