Motoropia at Grease Monkey Garage

On February 23, 1964, Chrysler debuted its new 426 Hemi engine at the 1964 Daytona 500. Now imagine, if you will, being Henry Ford II and watching Richard Petty win those 500 laps behind the wheel of a Hemi powered Plymouth. Remember, this is the same guy that tried to buy Ferrari the year before and ended up rejected at the altar.

With the exception of our largest neon signs that are shipped to you via freight service, our neon and LED signs will be shipped to you via FedEx or UPS. But before our packaged signs are turned over to a carrier, we go to great lengths go to insure your new signs arrive at your location undamaged and ready to display.  

Many car enthusiasts have heard or used the term “Mag Wheels” when describing one-piece vintage and vintage-style wheels.  What many don’t know however, is that this generic term has its origins in the iconic Halibrand Engineering one-piece magnesium wheels that were prevalent in the heyday of the 50s and 60s hotrodding and racing scene.

This hideously modified 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, chassis 3535, one of 3 raced at Le Mans in 1960, sold over the weekend at RM Sotheby's Amelia Island auction for $785,500 (including the 10% buyer's premium).

The Ford Bronco has been a staple in the off-road community for decades, but there's one particular model that stands out from the rest: the "Big Oly" Bronco. This legendary vehicle was built for the Baja 1000 off-road race in the 1970s and has since become one of the most sought-after collector's items in automotive history.

I ran across a great coffee table book the other day and just knew I had to share it - "Neon Road Trip," by John Barnes.

Looking to create a space at home to get away from the daily grind? Whether you want a place to hang out or jam with your friends, pump some iron, cheer on your favorite team, or work on your next project, take a look at these ideas to create your ultimate man cave!

With the advent of motorized travel, it was clear to the public that safe, reliable roads for transporting people and goods across America were going to be a necessity. 

The beauty and brilliance of a neon sign is hard to match. Whether lighting up the Las Vegas Strip or your hometown diner, brightly glowing neon signs have been a part of American culture for over 100 years. By following the tips for proper care below, you will be able to keep your signs shining like new. 

The Ford GT40 may have gotten all the glory in 2019's excellent Ford v Ferrari starring Christian Bale, as the talented driver Ken Miles, and Matt Damon, as racing pioneer Carroll Shelby, but for any true racing fan there was one glaring omission.