Non-Seven
HIROBO LOTUS SEVEN
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007Japanese radio control model company Hirobo Electric Corporation (ヒロボー) is a Japanese RC model company famous for making radio controlled helicopter models, both internal combustion and electric versions. Founded in 1949 as a textile machine maker, Hirobo began forays into electronics in the early 70s and by 1973 had started producing R/C products. By 1977 […]
HGM 6
Sunday, June 24th, 2007Developed by two aerospace design engineers in about 5 years, the HGM 6 is a fairly accurate replica of the Lotus Mark 6.
The HGM 6 chassis is constructed from 1-7/8, 1 and 3/4″ round and square section ERW tube, set up in a laser aligned jig to ensure accuracy. MIG welding is used throughout although […]
LOTUS MARK 6
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007From Motorsnippets by John Sutton and Derek Cattani - Photographs by Douglas Eatwell
In 1953, 25 year-old Colin Chapman owned Lotus Engineering Co., Ltd., which was little more than a garage with a sign saying as much, located at No. 7 Tottenham Lane in North London. Lotus Engineering was a part time business for Chapman, who […]
DETOMASO VALLELUNGA
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007QUESTION:
Guess what the DeTomaso Vallelunga had in common with the Caterham Sevens we know and are obsessed with?
ANSWERS:
a) Standard / Triumph front uprights
b) Ford Kent engine
Thanks to James Gribbon @ Jalopnik.com (Click to read entire story) for posting such an enlightening article! As much as I like the DeTomaso Vallelunga though, IMHO the Seven […]
(NON-SEVEN) NEW BLOOD: ROLAND SANDS KRV5 TRACKER
Friday, June 1st, 2007Usually only found in the garages of top MotoGP teams, a MotoGP engine is an awfully expensive piece of machinery. For “King” Kenny Roberts to hand one over to someone, it becomes motorcycle lore.
NEW BLOOD is the story of the KRV5 Tracker. The world’s first and only MotoGP powered custom bike.
TEAM ROBERTS delivered one […]
AUTOGLYM GOES PINK
Monday, April 30th, 2007Fashion and car-care meet! Autoglym unveils its latest new product, supplier to The Queen and The Prince of Wales.
The Hertfordshire-based company has launched Limited Edition Cosmetics For Cars, comprising of eleven of its award-winning car-cleaning products in an attractive monogrammed pink valet case.
Everything a fashion-conscious motorist needs to keep a car sparkling clean inside and […]
DYNAMIC DRIVER TRAINING WITH ROB GRAVETT
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006Robb Gravett’s Ultimate Car Control driver training programme was officially launched today. The Gravett name needs little introduction to motoring journalists. Some of you, however, may not be aware that for the past few years the ex-British Touring Car Champion has been applying his intimate understanding of car control to more pressing issues of road […]
