The latest amazing Tony Matthews cutaway here at Motor City Garage is the 1991 Williams FW14. Designed by Adrian Newey, this F1 car blazed the way for the highly advanced—and highly successful—FW14B. Here’s Tony for the story behind the art.
Video: Tiny Ardun V8 — Hear it Roar!
Ron Bement, an amazingly talented craftsman from Denver, Colorado, built this 1/3 scale Ardun V8. The truly jaw-dropping part is not that it runs, though it runs very well. It’s the sound: totally badass. Just listen. Continue reading
Saturday morning CarTune: One Piece at a Time by Johnny Cash
This morning’s selection is Johnny Cash’s huge novelty hit from 1976, “One Piece at a Time.” Continue reading
The Phantom Offy Six-Banger
As every fan of classic American oval racing knows, Offenhauser never, ever built a six-cylinder engine. Well, here it is. The unique piece was commissioned by Chicago-area racer Joe Lencki. Continue reading
Saturday morning CarTune: “Little Deuce Coupe” by The Beach Boys
You knew MCG would get around to this one eventually: The Beach Boys’ definitive car song, “Little Deuce Coupe.”
Another look at the 1932 Ford
This year marks the 80th birthday of the 1932 Ford, and as good a time as any for another look at one of the company’s most beloved cars.
Video: Jimmie Johnson on a flying lap at Road Atlanta
Here’s a twist: In-car video of Jimmie Johnson wheeling his Sprint Cup Chevrolet at Road Atlanta—a track where NASCAR doesn’t currently race. Continue reading