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Fixed Engines

Watch as Jay showcases freestanding engines, from 19th century steamers to high-horsepower gasoline and diesel powerplants.

Videos

Ericsson Hot-Air Pumping Engine

Ever wonder what you'd do if the revolution really did come? Why... View »

Rider Hot-Air Pumping Engine

This 19th century engine is real easy to operate. All you have... View »

1832 Steam Engine

Designed and built in England in 1832, this steam engine originally ran... View »

1901 Fairbanks Morse

An early "hit or miss" gasoline engine... View »

1870 Steam Engine - Part 2

Jay’s steam engine is an original similar to those pioneered by American... View »

Crossley Gas Engine

A turn-of-the-century Crossley Model TE gas engine.... View »

1870 Steam Engine - Part 3

See it run for the first time in a century!... View »

1870 Steam Engine Part 1

The Civil War has just ended. The rift between North and South... View »

Photos

1870 Steam Engine Part 1

The Civil War has just ended. The rift between North and South... View »

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Super Cars

Super Cars

Quite simply, the finest, fastest and fiercest cars on the road, from both today and yesterday. More »

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Green Garage
Green Garage

Everything from hybrid, electric and solar vehicles of all kinds to biodiesel, magnetic wind turbines and the garage's photovoltaic power plant. More »

Skinned Knuckles
Skinned Knuckles

Real life stories that proves sometimes working on cars is a labor of love--and pain. More »

Steam Cars
Steam Cars

Developed around a century earlier than internal combustion engines, these heavyweights held all the early land speed records. More »

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