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Video: Ford unveils rapid prototyping for sheet metal parts

Posted on July 9, 2013 by MCG

Here’s some interesting new technology that has huge potential all across the automotive specialty industry: rapid prototyping for sheet metal components.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Ford, Rapid Prototyping

Video: 1911 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 24, 2013 by MCG

Here’s some exceptional, seldom-seen film footage of the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500-Mile Sweepstakes. You’ve never seen anything like this—just watch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1911 Indy 500, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Video: 1955 Darlington Southern 500

Posted on May 5, 2013 by MCG

The original 1955 Southern 500 ran for over five grueling hours. Lucky for us, here’s a newsreel version from back in the day that packs all the action into just a few minutes.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology

Video: Dinky Harley Panhead rumbles like a big one

Posted on March 17, 2013 by JRC

Here’s another great miniature engine by master builder Ron Colonna that runs like the real thing. This one’s a Harley-Davidson Panhead V-Twin.

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Posted in Models & Miniatures, Technology | Tagged Harley Panhead

Video: Ernie Adams and his dwarf ’49 Mercury

Posted on February 27, 2013 by MCG

Prepare to be blown away. Here’s easily the most awesome automobile you’ll see today. Ernie Adams builds dwarf cars from scratch that are incredible in every way—and then he drives them. Here’s one of his recent jawdroppers, a ’49 Merc. Continue reading →

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Video: Six cubic-inch V8 with blower—Hear it scream

Posted on February 12, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a miniature miracle from Conley Precision Engines: a 6.095 cubic-inch V8 (that’s around 100cc) with its own equally dinky Roots-type blower. Yes, It runs. Check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Conley Precision

2014 Corvette Stingray unveiled — first facts and photos

Posted on January 13, 2013 by MCG

America’s long wait is over: The 2014 Corvette Stingray has officially arrived. Here are the first stats and images. MCG photo

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Posted in Industry News, New Cars, Technology | Tagged 2014 Corvette Stingray, C7 Corvette

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