When the network news crews come to Detroit, they invariably ask to be taken on what local residents call the “ruins tour,” which always includes the greatest ruin of all, the gigantic old Packard plant on East Grand Boulevard.
Driving history at the Henry Ford Museum
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan has repackaged and repurposed its automotive collection in a new exhibit in 2012 called Driving America.
More from Millers at Milwaukee 2012
As promised, here’s more photo coverage of the Millers at Millwaukee meet held just this past weekend, July 6-7. Continue reading
Ken Block’s Gymkhana Five video: downtown San Francisco pillaged, plundered
Well, this is stupid awesome. See the car? That’s Ken Block in his Ford Fiesta Rallycrosser. He just flew through the two traffic barrels. Backward. Smoking all four tires. Watch the video after the jump.
Video: on machining a V8 block from scratch
Here’s the first piece from the newest contributor at Motor City Garage, Otto Hesla. Consider it an introduction to his special skills and his compelling take on the world of machines.
Millers at Milwaukee 2012
This year’s edition of Millers at Milwaukee included a 100th anniversary celebration of the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize races held in Milwaukee in 1912. Continue reading
Duesenberg 1/6 scale model — see it run on video
When master model maker Louis Chenot constructed this incredible Duesenberg SJ Phaeton in 1:6 scale, he included an authentic chassis and engine. How authentic is the engine? It runs. Watch the video. Continue reading