tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80190876662124200222024-10-24T03:02:16.927-07:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-62812555203397042372011-07-30T01:38:00.000-07:002011-07-30T01:38:00.282-07:00 <P><IMG title="2006 Honda GRX Concept" alt="2006 Honda GRX Concept" src="/2006-Honda-GRX-Concept-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>? American Honda Concept GRX Hybrid</P><P>? 1500cc 6 cylinder Horizontally Opposed Engine</P><P>? Ultra Light Compact Sport Vehicle For 21st Century</P><P>? Created by Honda R&D Americas, Inc.</P>Images were reprinted with permissions from original author Mike Marino! Content was written by Saulius Narunas for sport-cars.org only and you MAY NOT copy, distribute or use this page's content for any commercial or non-commerical purpose without written permission of this site owner and photos authors!<BR>February 8, 2010, 5:00 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=hondagrx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-92049314216677254332011-07-29T21:17:00.000-07:002011-07-29T21:17:00.463-07:00 <P><IMG title="2003 Aprilia Mille-R Colin Edwards Replica" alt="2003 Aprilia Mille-R Colin Edwards Replica" src="/2003-Aprilia-Mille-R-Colin-Edwards-Replica-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>Country: Italy<BR>Engine: Liquid-cooled, 60degree vee twin four stroke<BR>Ignition: C.D.I<BR>Power Rating: 147 b.h.p @ 9,500 r.p.m<BR>Bore x Stroke: 97 x 67.5 mm<BR>Displacement 997 cc<BR>Valves: Double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder<BR>Fuel System: Digital fuel injection, 57mm throttle bodies<BR>Transmission: Six speed, close ratio<BR>Suspension: Front Ohlins inverted telescopic forks, rear Ohlins single shock<BR>Brakes: Front and rear Brembo disc<BR>Weight: 407 lbs<BR>Top Speed: 180 m.p.h</P><P>The Colin Edwards Replica was a special edition model that was virtually a street legal track bike. Only 461 machines were built with 50 coming to the United States. Aprilia presented this machine to Colin, who's racing number is 45, and the last two digits of the serial number on this machine are 45. A race kit was included with each machine, consisting of engine management and exhaust system, which together with the larger diameter throttle bodies resulted in a competitive motorcycle on the track.</P><P>Donated by<BR>Colin Edwards<BR>Conroe, Tx</P>May 2, 2011, 3:53 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=apriliamiller" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-10215198633385468552011-07-29T16:17:00.000-07:002011-07-29T16:17:01.032-07:00 <P><IMG title="1930 Mercedes-Benz Count Trossi SSK" alt="1930 Mercedes-Benz Count Trossi SSK" src="/1930-Mercedes-Be-z-Count-Trossi-SSK-2.jpg" width=100></P><P>Engine:<BR>7.1 liters; 6 cylinders</P><P>Horsepower:<BR>300</P><P>Top speed:<BR>125 mph</P><P>VIN:<BR>36038</P><P><IMG title="1930 Mercedes-Benz Count Trossi SSK, picture 1" alt="1930 Mercedes-Benz Count Trossi SSK, picture 1" src="/1930-Mercedes-Be-z-Count-Trossi-SSK-1.jpg" width=100></P>April 3, 2010, 5:17 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=mbcounttrossi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-1487572402179571832011-07-29T13:05:00.000-07:002011-07-29T13:05:00.332-07:00 <P><IMG title="1957 Jaguar XK-SS Roadster - #7 of 16 Built" alt="1957 Jaguar XK-SS Roadster - #7 of 16 Built" src="/1957-Jaguar-XK-SS-Roadster-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>The "street version" of the Jaguar D-Type racer.</P><P>The Jaguar XX-SS was created to be the road-going version of the famous Jaguar D-Type race car that had won the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans in France for three years running: in 1955, 1956 and 1957! C-Type Jags had won Le Mans in 1951 and 1953, and the reputation of Sir William Lyons? racers were very well established.</P><P>The 1950s were glorious years for Lyons as Jaguar had distinguished itself as one of the world?s premier automobile manufacturers. By the mid-1950s car buyers everywhere - especially Americans - were beginning to appreciate and buy Jaguars.</P><P>Jaguar had built 68 D-Type racing cars and following the company?s withdrawal from international racing 25 completed D-Types remained unsold. With a strong reputation for reliability and some clever modifications, Jaguar converted them into the ?XK-SS.?</P><P>This car Is XK-SS 719. ..the 7 car built... and began as a production D-Type #XKD 572; It was delivered to Jaguar Midwest Distributors Inc., Indianapolis, during July 1957. Only 16 XK-SS roadsters were completed before the devastating fire at the Browns Lane factory.</P><P>Engine<BR>6-cylinder, in-line dohc<BR>3.43? bore, 4.17? stroke<BR>3.4-liter (230.6 cubIc Inch)<BR>250 bhp. @ 6000 rpm.</P><P>Price when new: $5,600.00</P><P>Body/Coachbuilder<BR>Jaguar Cars Ltd.<BR>Coventry, England</P><P>Manufacturer<BR>Jaguar Cars Ltd.<BR>Coventry, England</P>March 15, 2010, 12:51 pm<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=jaguarxkss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-57674877366731339762011-07-29T09:01:00.000-07:002011-07-29T09:01:00.747-07:00 <P><IMG title="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible" alt="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible" src="/The-Aztec-55-Chevrolet-Convertible-2.jpg" width=100></P><P>Current Owner:<BR>BARRY MAZZA,<BR>FT. PIERCE, FLORIDA</P><P>The late Bill Carr was George Barris's roommate when he bought his new '55 Chevry convertible, He worked his regular job as an insurance adjuster and hung out at the Barris shop after hours. With Sam Barris's help he mildy customized his new Chevy. But Carr wasn't statisfied and decided he wanted a radical custom unlike anything ever built. Another Bill, Bill DeCarr, worked at a new car plant during the day and at Barris's at night. The two Bills and George put their hands together and George came up with some skotches. Sam helped the came by chopping the windshield, one of his last jobs before returning to Sacramento. All of the metal work ws accomplished in evening hours by the two Bills over a two year period. Studebaker gravel pans were used in pairs to form distinctive grille opening both front and rear. Unique bumpergrille combinations were made using "57 Desoto grilles and 57' Olds kucense housings. Mercury Turnpike Cruiser quad headlights were mounted in widened front fenders. The fins from a '55 Studebaker Hawk were molded to the rear quarter panels.</P><P>Many of the grants of customizing had a hand in the Aztec. The three piece top, as well as the upholstery was done by the Carson top Shop. Bob Hirohata has formed the tail light inners and dash knobs. Junior Conway did all the block sanding and paint prep. George Barris mixed and sprayed the candy paint he called Golden Honey. Dean Jeffnes added the pearl scallops and pin striping.</P><P>The finished product was a sensation. It was featured on numerous magazine covers, showed all over the country and the readers of Motor Life magazine voted it "Custom Car of the Year" for 1958.</P><P><IMG title="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible, picture 1" alt="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible, picture 1" src="/The-Aztec-55-Chevrolet-Convertible-1.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible, picture 2" alt="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible, picture 2" src="/The-Aztec-55-Chevrolet-Convertible-3.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible, picture 3" alt="The Aztec 55 Chevrolet Convertible, picture 3" src="/The-Aztec-55-Chevrolet-Convertible-4.jpg" width=100></P>April 7, 2011, 4:37 am<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=aztec55chevrolet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-60917097966767299982011-07-29T05:32:00.000-07:002011-07-29T05:32:00.964-07:00 <P><IMG title="2008 Honda FCX Clarity" alt="2008 Honda FCX Clarity" src="/2008-Honda-FCX-Clarity-3.jpg" width=100></P><P>The Zero Emission Sedan of The Future.<BR>A Reality Today</P><P>The FCX Clarity is a next-generation,<BR>zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered fuel<BR>cell vehicle based on the entirely-new<BR>Honda V Flow fuel cell platform and<BR>powered by the highly compact,<BR>efficient and powerful Honda V Flow<BR>fuel cell stack. Featuring tremendous<BR>improvements to driving range, power,<BR>weight and efficiency.</P><P><IMG title="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 1" alt="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 1" src="/2008-Honda-FCX-Clarity-1.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 2" alt="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 2" src="/2008-Honda-FCX-Clarity-2.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 3" alt="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 3" src="/2008-Honda-FCX-Clarity-4.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 4" alt="2008 Honda FCX Clarity, picture 4" src="/2008-Honda-FCX-Clarity-5.jpg" width=100></P>Images were reprinted with permissions from original author Andrew Jennings! Content was written by Saulius Narunas for sport-cars.org only and you MAY NOT copy, distribute or use this page's content for any commercial or non-commerical purpose without written permission of this site owner and photos authors!<BR>February 8, 2010, 4:57 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=hondafcxclarity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-88380747553667853792011-07-29T00:34:00.000-07:002011-07-29T00:34:00.877-07:00 <P><IMG title="1951 Talbot-Lago Grand Sport Saoutchik Coupe - 1 of 1 built!" alt="1951 Talbot-Lago Grand Sport Saoutchik Coupe - 1 of 1 built!" src="/1951-Talbot-Lago-Grand-Sport-Saoutchik-Coupe-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>Major Anthony Lago was a motoring enthusiast interested in producing luxurious, high- performance cars. in 1936, shortly after taking over the French Talbot firm, Major Lago created a Talbot racing team.</P><P>It was the postwar Talbot-Lagos that secured the company?s reputation; these Talbots In racing trim developed close to 300 horsepower! Lago believed that when cars gained fame through racing, the same engine - although de-tuned - should be installed in the production cars, a concept few other manufacturers embraced. The 4.5-liter Talbot engine was used for Grand Prix racing and competed against Alfas, Maseratis and Ferraris.</P><P>Coachbuilder Jacques Saoutchik is remembered for outstanding coachwork designs of the 1920s and 1930s. After World War II Saoutchik was one of few French firms building custom coachwork as the demand had become very limited; by 1954 Saoutchik was bankrupt and the shop was closed.</P><P>This coup? is a one-of-a-kind design on the T-26 Talbot-Lago chassis with 4.5 litre engine; the car received a First in Class at Pebble Beach.</P><P>Engine<BR>6 cylinder, in-line, OHV<BR>3.66? bore, 4.33? stroke<BR>273 cubic inch<BR>210 hp. @ 4500 rpm.</P><P>Price when new: $6,500</P><P>Body/Coachbuilder<BR>Jacques Saoutchik Carrossier<BR>Paris-Neuilly, France</P><P>Manufacturer<BR>Automobiles Talbot-Darracq S.A.<BR>Suresnes (Seine), France</P>March 15, 2010, 12:49 pm<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=talbotlago" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-74032354783351606552011-07-28T20:10:00.000-07:002011-07-28T20:10:00.460-07:00 <P><IMG class=img_main_page title="2008 Ford Mustang GT California Sp" alt="2008 Ford Mustang GT California Sp" src="/2008-Ford-Mustang-GT-California-Sp-1.jpg" width=100> This is a limited edition model. It has a five speed automatic transmission with 4.6L V8, three valves per cylinder, all aluminum engine with 300hp and 337 ft lbs of torque, ABS brakes, 3:73 gears and traction control. This is an "All American" muscle car.</P><P><IMG title="2008 Ford Mustang GT California Sp, picture 1" alt="2008 Ford Mustang GT California Sp, picture 1" src="/2008-Ford-Mustang-GT-California-Sp-2.jpg" width=100></P>September 27, 2010, 9:25 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=fordmustanggt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-56312101915612215282011-07-28T16:43:00.000-07:002011-07-28T16:43:00.738-07:00 <P><IMG title="2008 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell" alt="2008 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell" src="/2008-Chevrolet-Equinox-Fuel-Cell-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>Expected to meet all applicable federal safety standarts.</P><P>An important part of Project Driveway - a global market test<BR>program which will place real vehicles into the hands of real<BR>drivers beginning in the third quarter of 2007.</P><P>The vehicles will be placed in Southem California, Washington, D.C<BR>and the New York metropolitan area as a market test in real world conditions.</P><P>Proudly bears the Chevrolet bowtie and the fuel cell logo - joining<BR>GM/s family alternative fuel and advanced propulsion technologies.</P><P>Chevy will begin accepting applications for drivers on June 1, 2007,<BR>Visit www.chevrolet.com/fuelcell for more information.</P><P><IMG title="2008 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell, picture 1" alt="2008 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell, picture 1" src="/2008-Chevrolet-Equinox-Fuel-Cell-2.jpg" width=100></P>June 10, 2010, 4:08 am<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=chevroletequinox" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-3033063787404738112011-07-28T11:53:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:53:00.253-07:00 <IMG alt=sport-cars.org src="/spacer.gif" width=29 height=1> <IMG alt=sport-cars.org src="/content-top.jpg" width=538 height=14><BR><P><IMG title="1970 AMC AMX Sport Coupe" alt="1970 AMC AMX Sport Coupe" src="/1970-AMC-AMX-Sport-Coupe-1.jpg" width=100> The AMX debuted in 1968 and was the first steel-boled, two-seat American production sport car since the 1957 Ford Thunderbird, American Motors created the AMX (American Motors Experimental) by slicing 12" out of its lavelm body, eliminating the rear seat, and making it a true two-seat sports car.</P>November 17, 2010, 3:53 am<BR><IMG alt=footer src="/content-bkgd-bottom.jpg" width=538 height=14><IMG alt=spacer src="/spacer.gif" width=1 height=1> <IMG alt=sport-cars.org src="/spacer.gif" width=34 height=1> <br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=amcamxsport" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-51276746588869111652011-07-28T06:54:00.000-07:002011-07-28T06:54:00.338-07:00 <P><IMG title="Five Axis 2009 Lexus Project GS" alt="Five Axis 2009 Lexus Project GS" src="/Five-Axis-2009-Lexus-Project-GS-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>EXTERIOR<BR>* Five Axis widebody conversion<BR>* PPG custom formulated Satin Titanium Pearl paint by Five Axis with onyx and papaya accents</P><P>EXHAUST<BR>* Custom Fabricated exhaust with dual finishers by Five Axis</P><P>WHEELS<BR>* FIVE:AD ONYX R5:F alloy wheels<BR>* Front: 20 x 8.5", ET25<BR>* Rear: 20 x 10.5", ET22</P><P>TIRES</P><P>* Yokahoma Advan concept tires with tread design by Five Axis<BR>* Front: 245/30-ZR20<BR>* Rear: 295/25-ZR20</P><P>SUSPENSION</P><P>* Sport shocks<BR>* Performance lowering springs</P><P>BRAKES</P><P>* High-Performance Big Brake Kit - Front<BR>* 335mm x 32mm rotors<BR>* Six piston opposed, 2 - piece fixed, bolt-in-bridge caliper<BR>* High-Performance Big Brake Kit - Rear<BR>* 345mm x 28mm rotors<BR>* Four-piston opposed, fixed, bolt-in-bridge caliper</P>August 3, 2010, 7:38 am<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=fiveaxislexus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-38010007474953192682011-07-28T02:43:00.000-07:002011-07-28T02:43:00.308-07:00 <P><IMG title="1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe" alt="1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe" src="/1955-Mercedes-Be-z-300SL-Coupe-2.jpg" width=100></P><P>Engine:<BR>3 liters: 6 cylinders</P><P>Horsepower:<BR>240</P><P>Top speed:<BR>140 mph</P><P>VIN:<BR>5500386</P><P><IMG title="1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe, picture 1" alt="1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe, picture 1" src="/1955-Mercedes-Be-z-300SL-Coupe-1.jpg" width=100></P>April 3, 2010, 5:15 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=mb300sl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-29077528313866926562011-07-27T22:04:00.000-07:002011-07-27T22:04:00.649-07:00 <P><IMG title="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster" alt="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster" src="/2005-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>Murcielago Roadster</P><P>Permanent 4-wheel drive<BR>6.2-Liter/12 cylinders/V60<BR>Torque: 650nm at 5400 rpm<BR>Power: 575 hp at 7500 rpm<BR>Multipoint Sequential<BR>Fuel injection</P><P><IMG title="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 1" alt="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 1" src="/2005-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster-2.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 2" alt="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 2" src="/2005-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster-3.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 3" alt="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 3" src="/2005-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster-4.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 4" alt="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 4" src="/2005-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster-5.jpg" width=100><BR><IMG title="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 5" alt="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 5" src="/2005-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster-6.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 6" alt="2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, picture 6" src="/2005-Lamborghini-Murcielago-Roadster-7.jpg" width=100></P>July 8, 2010, 3:54 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=murcielagoroadster" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-46757005555164216242011-07-27T17:24:00.000-07:002011-07-27T17:24:00.237-07:00 <IMG alt=sport-cars.org src="/spacer.gif" width=29 height=1> <IMG alt=sport-cars.org src="/content-top.jpg" width=538 height=14><BR><P><IMG title="1972 DeTomaso Pantera" alt="1972 DeTomaso Pantera" src="/1972-DeTomaso-Pantera-1.jpg" width=100> Italian American sold through Lincoln Mercury Dealers from '71-74 Lee Lacocca's mid-engine sports car. Its body was designed by Ghia, chassis by Dallara, drive train by Ford & assembled by DeTomasso. Engine, cooling, exhaust, wheels, body, interior & AC modified from stock.</P>February 20, 2011, 8:57 am<BR><IMG alt=footer src="/content-bkgd-bottom.jpg" width=538 height=14><IMG alt=spacer src="/spacer.gif" width=1 height=1> <IMG alt=sport-cars.org src="/spacer.gif" width=34 height=1> <br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=detomasopantera" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-57503871417438790462011-07-27T13:51:00.000-07:002011-07-27T13:51:00.088-07:00 <P><IMG class=img_main_page title="1940 Buick Special" alt="1940 Buick Special" src="/1940-Buick-Special-1.jpg" width=100> Two-Door Sedan, Automatic 4/1,2 inch Chop, Chevy 355 .30 over Engine, AC, Cruise, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, AM/FM/CD, AMC Wheels. Nova Front and Rear End. Ron Frances Wiring, All French Lights, Molded Fenders, Shaved Door Handles, Wabits Rosewood Dash and Steering Wheel VDO Gold Gauges. Real etched glass dore in a distinctive Rose pattern, with the correct coloring.</P><P><IMG title="1940 Buick Special, picture 1" alt="1940 Buick Special, picture 1" src="/1940-Buick-Special-2.jpg" width=100></P>October 19, 2010, 4:10 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=buickspecial" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-26395482699654346902011-07-27T10:20:00.000-07:002011-07-27T10:20:02.483-07:00 <P><IMG title="1923 Ford Roadster - Jet Car" alt="1923 Ford Roadster - Jet Car" src="/1923-Ford-Roadster-Jet-Car.jpg" width=100></P><P>Henry Ford may have begun the hot rod craze when he modified an early production Model T to set a land speed record in 1908, though some would argue that it began in 1938 with the creation of the Southern California Timing Assocation Either way, most will agree that the zenith of its popularity didn't really start until 1948 when Robert Petersen began publishing Hot Rod Magazine.</P><P>Over The next 20 years "hot rodding" was in full swing. People all over the country were upgrading the performance of stock cars by adding high-speed equipment through basic modifications in carburetion, compression and exhaust. The challenge was high among America's youth to produce the coolest, hippest, and most importantly, the fastest hot rod possible. It was in this climate in 1962 that Seattle's Leonard Williams had a vision. That vision was loud and it was fast.</P><P>More than 10 years earlier, Williams had purchased a 1923 Ford Roadster from the son of Preston Tucker. Although many different makes were used in hot rodding, the preferred engine was a Ford V8, introducced in 1932, which made performance available to the masses. The 1932 Ford Roadster, also known as "The Duce" with its fenders taken off and the front axel dropped, became the standart by which all hot rods were judged. Williams wasn't completely satisfied with his V8, even if it was a spirited ride. He wanted more than just what everyone else was doing. In the spring of 1950, he installed a warmed-over 1950 Oldsmobile engine into his hot rod in 1952 and 1954, the car was at the Bonneville Salt Flats turning a respectable 134 mph. But Williams, who was working at The Boeing Company as an engineer in the jet turbine testing and development area, again wanted more.</P><P>In the summer of 1962, when he had the opportunity to purchase a Boeing 502-8B turbine engine, it seemed completely logical to him to install the 272 pounds of raw power to his 32 Ford Roadster. Williams mated the turbine-output shaft with the Ford torque tube, sans transmission. It fit naturally after splitting the Ford's wishbone front axel and putting in the plumbing of the turbine.</P><P>What do you do after putting a jet engine in a car? You commute of course! That's right: between 1962 and 1965 Len Williams was seen commuting to and from work at Boeing in what the LeMay Museum now calls the "jet car!"</P><P>For nearly 20 years the jet car was kept in Len's garage gathering dust before he finally made the decision to sell. With the exception of a new paint job, the car is exactly as Len assembled it over 40 years ago. Still fired up annually, the car combines the fascination and mystic of turbine power with a true hot rod assembled during the height of the era.</P>August 9, 2010, 9:57 am<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=fordjetcar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-23970858519288397882011-07-27T06:02:00.000-07:002011-07-27T06:02:00.320-07:00 <P><IMG title="250cc Benelli. Double Overhead Cam" alt="250cc Benelli. Double Overhead Cam" src="/250cc-Benelli-Double-Overhead-Cam-1.jpg" width=100> This bike was designed in 1936 and one like it won the 1939 Isle of Man TT. During the war, the Benelli factory was destroyed and the surviving machinery was carted off by the Germans. So, after the war they had to race the same bikes, but did so with great success. In the 250cc world championships, they were 2nd in 1949 (the first year three was a 'world championship'), 1st in 1950 and 3rd in 1951, even though their rider was killed half way through the season. Benelli then withdrew from racing until 1959 when, of course, this model would be hopelessly outclassed.</P>May 11, 2011, 3:58 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=Benelli250cc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-88735826749338051722011-07-27T01:47:00.000-07:002011-07-27T01:47:00.767-07:00 <P><IMG title="First Production Cobra CSX 2002" alt="First Production Cobra CSX 2002" src="/First-Production-Cobra-CSX-2002-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>1962 Shelby AC Cobra Roadster cont'd</P><P>RACE HISTORY DRIVER RESULT DATE NO</P><P>Riverside Billy Krause DNF 10/62 #98<BR>Nassau Billy Krause DNF 13/62 #98<BR>Daytona Dan Gurney DNF 2/63 #98<BR>Chavez Ravine Ken Miles 2nd 3/63 #298 <BR>Sebring Ken Miles/<BR>Fireball Roberts/<BR>Lew Spencer DNF 3/63 #16<BR>Tuscon Nationals Davy McDonald 1st 3/63 #16<BR>Del Mar Davy Mcdonald 1nd 4/63 #98</P><P>The car was then sold to Ford of Canada and raced by Eppie Weitzes of Comstock Racing, repainted with green stripes over white. It was later raced by Jean Ouellet of the Rimouski Racing Team and then by Michelle Trombley in the early 1970's both residents of Quebec, Canada.</P><P>air-freight overseas and on February 1, 1962 Caroll shelby flew to England to test drive the new Shelby Ford "Cobra". The rest is, as they say, history!</P><P>The following description of CSX 2002 is kindly supplied by the car's owner, Micheal L Shoen, author of the highly acclaimed book, "The Cobra-Ferrari Wars, 1963-1965";</P><P>This was the third Cobra constructed, the second production car (after CSX 2001), the first Cobra race car and the first Cobra Team car, developed by Phill Remington, Peter Brock, Billy Krause and Ken Miles. The prototype CSX 2001, was the street demonstrator and 2002 was the race upon which Shelby pinned his hopes for the notoriety that would engender commercial success. From July through September of 1962, the development of CSX 2002 solely occupied Shelby's crew in California, as the first street cars (CSX 2001 and 003-006) were finished by Ed Hugus' dealership in Pennsylvania, not by Shelby in California.</P><P>Shelby developed CSX 2002 from the 260 cubic-inch, wire-wheel and no-fender-flare car of Riverside '62 to the 289 cubic-inch magnesium-wheel and fender-flared racer of Sebring, 1963 Dan Gurney ran 2002 with a 221 cu. in. aluminum indy engine (at Riverside testing and Daytona qualifying). Ken Miles developed the early Cobra competition equipment developed o this car - fuel tanks, Halibrands, hubs, springs, sway bars, radiators, oil coolers, Webers, etc.</P><P>1962 Shelby AC Cobra Roadster</P><P>In 1960, racing driver Caroll Shelby, aged 37, was diagnosed with a heart condition. After only eight years of successful motor racing, including a first overall for Aston Martin in the 1959 24 Hours of LeMans, Shelby was forced to think about retirement. One more race beckoned before he would hang up his helmet - the LA Times-Mirror Grand Prix at Riverside, in which he scored a fine third place.</P><P>Shelby's self-enforced "cold-turkey" was hard to take after the glamour and personal challenge of an international racing career. He tried drilling wildcat oil wells and started a Texas trucking business. In 1961, still bored, he became the West Coast Goodyear racing tire distributor and formed a motor racing school at Riverside Raceway in California. Now, with a steady flow of cash, Shelby was at last positioned to pursue the long held dream of building his own Sports Car.</P><P>Caroll Shelby many years of racing had taught him what worked and what did not, and the idea of a hybrid Sports Car fascinated him. Since the Brits had styling, road holding and superb brakes and the Yanks held the horsepower advantage, why not combine these traits for a "best of both world's" concept?</P><P>Of course, Shelby did not originate the idea - post war Allards, Cunninghams and Nash-Healeys come to mind, but he did it better than anyone before, or tbereafter, for that matter. After considering Austin Healey, Jensen and Bristol, he heard that AC, builders of the stylish and sturdy Ace-Bristol Sports Cars, had lost their engine supplier when Bristol ceased production.</P><P>Timing is everything - In September of 1961, Shelby wrote Charles Hurlock of AC Cars to propose a hybrid car using the AC Sports Car Body and Chassis. "I'm interested", wrote Hurlock, "if a suitable V8 could be found". Shelby moved quickly when editor Ray Brock of "Hot Rod" magazine told him of Ford's new lightweight V8 and soon had an early 221 CID example installed in a stock AC ace. After Hurlock's blessing - the V8 weighed only a few more pounds than the six-cylinder Bristol, Ford engineer Dave Evans offered Shelby more good news. A high performance 260 cubic inch version already in production for Ford's Falcon and two engines would be on the way him soon. These were immediately sent by</P><P>The present owner purchased CSX 2002 in 1977 and it was restored in a 2,800 hour labor of love by Geoff Howard of Danbury, CT. This was the first Cobra race car restoration where extraordinary efforts were made to retain the original metal and parts. It is estimated that 95% of the frame is original and 85% of the body, as well as all major mechanicals except transmission. By 1977, apart from being battered, the car was quite original with original night-running lights, original Riverside-Sebring steering wheel, original Sebring Spaulding "Flame Thrower" ignition, original roll bar, hood, latches, instruments, gas cap, jack pads, emblems, etc.</P><P>The car was restored to Sebring '63 specifications and comes with one quick jack, five extra wheels, one spare differential, some photos, books and restoration records. Many of the car's records and photos have been donated to the Shelby American Museum in Boulde, Colorado and are on public display there.</P><P>CSX 2002 was vintage-raced once, at Riverside, 1979, by Billy Krause, who led until he was black-flagged for improper passing. The car has been on display at the Shelby American Museum in Boulder and at Shelby American's Las Vegas office for over a year.</P><P>The car was featured in numerous magazines of the period and is in virtually all Cobra books. One of the most significant cars in American road racing history, it has no comparable and cannot be replaced.</P><P>Copy Credit - Michael Shoen</P><P>Serial #CSX 2002</P><P>Estimate: $350,000 - $450,000</P><P><IMG title="First Production Cobra CSX 2002, picture 1" alt="First Production Cobra CSX 2002, picture 1" src="/First-Production-Cobra-CSX-2002-2.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="First Production Cobra CSX 2002, picture 2" alt="First Production Cobra CSX 2002, picture 2" src="/First-Production-Cobra-CSX-2002-3.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="First Production Cobra CSX 2002, picture 3" alt="First Production Cobra CSX 2002, picture 3" src="/First-Production-Cobra-CSX-2002-4.jpg" width=100></P>September 21, 2010, 3:34 am<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=cobracsx2002" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-60911722088739684052011-07-26T22:11:00.000-07:002011-07-26T22:11:01.081-07:00 <P><IMG title="1928 Neander (German)" alt="1928 Neander (German)" src="/1928-Neander-German-1.jpg" width=100> This bike used a Swiss engine called a M.A.G. Neander quit making bikes in 1929. Originally, these bikes were cadmium plated, including fenders and tank. This bike was restored in Germany where cadmium plating, is not allowed, so was painted with a dull aluminum paint.</P>April 21, 2011, 4:57 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=1928neander" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-13087736664034115832011-07-26T18:15:00.000-07:002011-07-26T18:15:01.002-07:00 <P><IMG title="2009 Smart Options Racing Jet Car" alt="2009 Smart Options Racing Jet Car" src="/Smart-Options-Racing-Jet-Car-2.jpg" width=100></P><P>Comming 2009</P><P>World Record Setting<BR>600MPH</P><P>SIDE-BY-SIDE DRAG RACE</P><P>Smart Options Racing</P><P><IMG title="2009 Smart Options Racing Jet Car, picture 1" alt="2009 Smart Options Racing Jet Car, picture 1" src="/Smart-Options-Racing-Jet-Car-1.jpg" width=100></P>August 3, 2010, 7:53 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=smartoptionsjetcar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-70459087826578864042011-07-26T14:04:00.000-07:002011-07-26T14:04:00.169-07:00 <P><IMG title="2010 Aston Martin Rapide Coupe" alt="2010 Aston Martin Rapide Coupe" src="/2010-Aston-Martin-Rapide-Coupe-1.jpg" width=100></P><P>Exterior Color: Handly Green<BR>Interior Color: All Sahara Tan Leather</P><P>STANDARD FEATURES</P><P>ENGINEERING & PERFORMANCE<BR>? 4 Door Coupe<BR>? 5.9 Litre, V12 Engine<BR>? Gasoline Otto Cycle<BR>? Axle Ratio: 3.46<BR>? 6 Speed Touchtronic 2 Automatic Transmission<BR>? Multipoint Sequential Fuel Injection<BR>? 4 Wheel Disk Brakes with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)<BR>? Rear Wheel Drive<BR>? 470 Maximum Horsepower<BR>? Emergency Brake Asist<BR>? Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)<BR>? Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)<BR>? Traction Control</P><P>SAFETY & SECURITY<BR>? Front Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners<BR>? Occupant Sensing Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Front Airbags<BR>? Front Head and Thorax Airbags<BR>? Front and Rear Door Mounted Inflatable Curtains<BR>? Remote Central Locking with Deadblocking<BR>? Anti-Theft Engine Immobiliser<BR>? Tire-Pressure Monitoring</P><P>COMFORT & CONVENIENCE<BR>? Electronically Adjustable Front Seats<BR>? 6 CD Autocharger and MP3 Connection<BR>? Bride of Weir Leather Interior<BR>? Power Windows with One Touch Down<BR>? Bang and Olufsen Beosound Audio System<BR>? Trip Computer<BR>? 3 Position Memory Seats and Exterior Mirrors<BR>? Powerfold Mirrors<BR>? 3 Stage Heated Front & Rear Seats<BR>? Heated Rear Screen<BR>? Auto-Dimming Interior Rear-View with Garage Door Opener<BR>? Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Satellite Navigation System<BR>? Front and Rear Parking Sensors<BR>? Cruise Control<BR>? Satellite Radio<BR>? Umbrella<BR>? Bluetooth Telephone Preparation</P><P>FUEL CONSUMPTION<BR>City 13 mpg<BR>Highway 19 mpg</P><P>BASE PRICE* $197,850.00<BR>GAS GUZZLER $2,100.00<BR>TRANSPORTATION & HANDLING $1,350.00</P><P>OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT<BR>? High Spec Alarm $295.00<BR>? Smokers Kit $220.00<BR>? Brake Calipers - Silver $450.00<BR>? Cooled Front and Rear Seats $1,595.00<BR>? Leather Colour - Contemporary $750.00<BR>? Carpet Colour - Contemporary $450.00<BR>? Headlining Colour - Contemporary $450.00<BR>? Exterior Paint - Contemporary $750.00<BR>? First Aid Kit $145.00<BR>? Tamo Ash Facia $750.00<BR>? Rear Seat Entertaiment $3,395.00<BR>? Rapide Logo - Tan $450.00<BR>Steering Wheel - Colour Keyed<BR>? Leather Trim $295.00<BR>? Contrast Stitching $220.00<BR>? Tail Lamp Finisher - Magnum Silver $295.00</P><P>MSRP* $211,810.00</P><P><IMG title="2010 Aston Martin Rapide Coupe, picture 1" alt="2010 Aston Martin Rapide Coupe, picture 1" src="/2010-Aston-Martin-Rapide-Coupe-2.jpg" width=100></P>June 14, 2011, 4:33 am<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=2010rapidecoupe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-60743887541427991832011-07-26T10:58:00.000-07:002011-07-26T10:58:00.107-07:00 <P><IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-8.jpg" width=100></P><P>YES IT'S REAL!</P><P>This is real, original Shelby Cobra 427; in fact, it is one<BR>of the rarest of the 427 Cobras (Chassis # CSX-3016). It<BR>is one of only 21 full competition Cobras. It was built in<BR>1965 and sold to a professional racing team. It has a<BR>racing history. In 1966, at the 21 hours of Sebring, this<BR>car finished first in its class of production sport cars<BR>over five liters, In Aug of 1966, it set a lap record for<BR>production cars at Watkins Glen, New York, During the<BR>remainder of 1966, this car was raced throughout the<BR>Northeast at tracks such as: Cumberland, Maryland;<BR>Bridgehampton, New York; Danville, Virginia; and<BR>Limerock, Connecticut.</P><P><IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 1" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 1" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-1.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 2" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 2" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-2.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 3" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 3" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-3.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 4" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 4" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-4.jpg" width=100><BR><IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 5" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 5" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-5.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 6" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 6" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-6.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 7" alt="1965 Shelby Cobra 427, picture 7" src="/1965-Shelby-Cobra-427-7.jpg" width=100></P>June 10, 2010, 4:10 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=1965shelbycobra" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-45563306865552647822011-07-26T06:26:00.000-07:002011-07-26T06:26:00.756-07:00 <P><IMG title="2004 Ford Mustang" alt="2004 Ford Mustang" src="/2004-Ford-Mustang-2.jpg" width=100> Modifications: Mac full dual exhaust with off road H pipe. Mac cold air intake, Acculab 70mm throttle body with spacer. Mach 1 Shaker hood scoop with Mach 1 hood BBK chrome valve covers. BBK ceramic headers. Steeda under drive pulley. Ford Racing aluminum drive shaft, Motive 3.73 gears with Ford Racing Limited Slip Diff Ebooherential. Eibach Pro Springs, Belatrain shocks and struts, BBK caster camber plates. Steeda rear and sway bar, Mach 1 wheels, Mach 1 chin spofer, Mach 1 blackout pannel, Mach 1 leather seats. Mustang GT Fog Lights. Custome paint and decals and performance tune with SCT tuner. This car was given to me by my Grandfather when i gratuated from high school and all my work on it is dedicated to his memory.</P><P><IMG title="2004 Ford Mustang, picture 1" alt="2004 Ford Mustang, picture 1" src="/2004-Ford-Mustang-1.jpg" width=100></P>February 28, 2011, 4:12 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=2004fordmustang" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-46418053981838951582011-07-26T02:23:00.000-07:002011-07-26T02:23:00.389-07:00 <P><IMG class=img_main_page title="1964 Ford Falcon Sprint" alt="1964 Ford Falcon Sprint" src="/1964-Ford-Falcon-Sprint-2.jpg" width=100> Painted Sapphire Blue Pearl by PPG this Hot Rod Falcon Features: 5.0L Fuel Injection engine with 10 1/2" center force hydraulic clutch, Shorty headers running to 2 1/2" custom duals and H-Pipe, Dynomax mufflers. The transmission Is Trernec T-5 with Hurst Shifter. Four-wheel disc brakes with 11" rotors all around.</P><P><IMG title="1964 Ford Falcon Sprint, picture 1" alt="1964 Ford Falcon Sprint, picture 1" src="/1964-Ford-Falcon-Sprint-1.jpg" width=100> <IMG title="1964 Ford Falcon Sprint, picture 2" alt="1964 Ford Falcon Sprint, picture 2" src="/1964-Ford-Falcon-Sprint-3.jpg" width=100></P>October 27, 2010, 4:37 am<P>The most viewed articles in current category: </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=fordfalconsprint" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019087666212420022.post-74404021732527515302011-07-25T22:39:00.000-07:002011-07-25T22:39:00.869-07:00 Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this page.<br /><p><a href="http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=peugeot908hdifap" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0