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
MCG Executive Briefing for January 22, 2016
This extremely rare 1951 Vincent White Shadow (one of 15) in Chinese Red sold for $434,000 at the Bonhams Las Vegas motorcycle sale, setting a new high mark for Vincents at auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: 1953 Southern 500 in Darlington
In clear, beautiful color, here’s classic stock-car action at the 1953 Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina. See the early days of NASCAR and watch the sport’s toughest heroes come to life in this great movie summary. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 18, 2016
Designed by Peter Brock and intended to house a 427 CID Ford V8, the one-of-one 1965 Shelby De Tomaso P70 sports racer will star at the Amelia Island Concours in March. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. 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
Saturday Morning CarTune: Drivin’ Sister by Mott the Hoople
CarTunes returns—for this week, anyway. In the ’70s, British blues/glam rockers Mott the Hoople scored big in the USA with catchy tunes like this one: “Drivin’ Sister,” an ode to the 8-track tape player. Crank up your 6x9s and listen. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 15, 2016
One of only 23 produced, this 1965 427 Competition Cobra is expected to bring up to $3.3 million at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction later this month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading