Frits Hofman has a love of Porsches, it’s safe to say. He spent 10 years building this exquisite model of the 2-liter flat six in his 1966 Porsche 911, precise down to the miniature Solex three-barrel carbs. Hear it scream to 12,000 rpm. Continue reading
Bookshelf: Ford Total Performance by Martyn Schorr
Veteran automotive journalist Martyn Schorr has a brand new book: Ford Total Performance, focusing on the glory days of Ford racing from 1961 to 1971. Here’s MCG’s review. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 2, 2015
Top sellers at the annual Bonham’s London to Brighton auction included this 1904 Winton 20 HP Two-Cylinder Detachable Rear-Entrance Tonneau, which hammered down for $200,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Jim McCraw visits the 2015 California Hot Rod Reunion
With words and photos, veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw reports from one of the premier events of the vintage drag racing movement, the California Hot Rod Reunion. This time he’s taken a close-up perspective—check it out. Continue reading
Video: See a Cylinder Block Casting Made From Scratch
Here’s the most informative five minutes you’ll spend today. In the latest installment in our no-nonsense tech series, see how a cylinder block is created—from raw aluminum ingot to finished casting. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for October 30, 2015
Equipped with a rare factory supercharger, this distinctive 1934 Duesenberg Rollston Touring Berline is expected to bring up to $1.1 million at the Keno Brothers’ Rolling Sculpture sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
1963 Corvette Sting Ray: Biography of a Sports Car
Here’s a rare 1963 General Motors film showcasing the design and development of the all-new Corvette Sting Ray—includes a look inside the GM Technical Center and a visit with Mr. Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Enjoy! Continue reading