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
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Video: 1955 Darlington Southern 500
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
Video: Dinky Harley Panhead rumbles like a big one
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.
Video: Ernie Adams and his dwarf ’49 Mercury
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
Video: Six cubic-inch V8 with blower—Hear it scream
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
2014 Corvette Stingray unveiled — first facts and photos
America’s long wait is over: The 2014 Corvette Stingray has officially arrived. Here are the first stats and images. MCG photo
Ford’s three-cylinder future
When Ford launches the 2014 Fiesta in North America early in 2013, one of the engine choices will be a three-cylinder, the one-liter EcoBoost. The company is betting big that consumers will embrace it. Continue reading
Teasing the C7 Corvette
The next Corvette will be unveiled to the world at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13, 2013. Until then, the Chevrolet people intend to jerk our chains big time. Continue reading