Saturday, February 28, 2015

A magnificent limited edition model car on Maserati Store (1:12 TIPO 61 MOSS/GURNEY 1960 )

Exact 1:12 scale reproduction of the Maserati Tipo 61 that Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney drove to victory at the prestigious 1000 km Nurburgring in 1960 in the famous blue and white colours of the Camoradi racing team. Better known as the "Birdcage" because of its intricate multi-tubular chassis, the "Tipo 61" is one of the most important cars in the history of Maserati, considered to be the ultimate expression of front-engine racing cars in the early 1960's. This magnificent limited edition model car, with 2000 pieces produced, reproduces the original car down to the finest detail: from the 250 hp 2.9-litre 4-cylinder engine, complete with every accessory, to the cockpit, finished with the greatest care. The bonnet, boot and doors open, and the front wheels swivel. A real gem comprising 278 parts and 318 decorations, and a must-have for any collector.
























Available at :
http://www.maseratistore.com/in_en/collectibles/scale-models/high-end/1-12-tipo-61-moss-gurney-1960.html

Amazing world of toy cars

Sunday, February 22, 2015

One of the greatest post war sports cars of all time, the 1953 Jaguar XK 120 employed very advanced technology.

One of the greatest post war sports cars of all time, the 1953 Jaguar XK 120 employed very advanced technology. A dual overhead cam 3.4 L straight-6 with an alloy cylinder head and twin side draft SU carburetors developed 160 bhp with the standard 8:1 compression ratio. The XK 120 name referred to the top speed the car was capable of - 120 mph (193 km/h) - and at the time of its introduction in 1951, the Jag could lay claim to being the world's fastest standard production car.

Genesis of Ford Thunderbird

The genesis of the Ford Thunderbird can be traced back to the end of World War II. Many American GI's stationed in England during the war acquired a taste for the sleek and agile MG's and Jaguars. Chevy answered the call with its famous Corvette, prompting Ford's brilliant response. The Thunderbird is somewhat less sporting than the Corvette, but more comfortable and luxurious. It's plenty potent, however, with a 285 hp V-8.

2013 Jaguar F-Type S

The largely aluminum 2013 Jaguar F-Type S tips the scales at a mere 3,521 lbs, and with an available 384 hp engine can top out at over 180 mph. A worthy successor to the iconic Jaguar XKE.

Corvette - America's Sports Car

         The Corvette made its debut in 1953, and is widely considered America's Sports Car.
Its origins date back to the end of World War 2, when returning GI's sang the praises of the lithe sports cars they had seen overseas, such as MGs, Jaguar's, and Alfa Romeo's. GM designer Harley Earl, always quick to sense a trend, convinced GM to create its own original sports car. Earl chose fiberglass for the body, making Chevrolet the first big company to use the new miracle material in a mass production vehicle.

Monday, February 16, 2015

BENTLEY R-TYPE CONTINENTAL

The iconic post-war Bentley. During the 1950s this was quite possibly the finest motor car available to humanity, combining speed, performance, luxury, elegance, exclusivity and the evocative Bentley name. Marque purists insist that this was the last true Bentley until the arrival of the Mulsanne Turbo three decades later.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

The 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Aprile Spyder Corsa

The 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Aprile Spyder Corsa is a vivid testament to the Alfa creed of building cars that not only look great, but perform superbly. The Alfa 6C originated in 1927, and provided the basis for a number of classic Alfas in various forms. In 1929 the 1750 (indicating an engine displacement of 1752cc) was introduced, and in touring and racing versions could generate upwards of 85hp. The 1750s were highly successful in racing, winning the Mille Miglia, the Belgian 24 Hours and the Tourist Trophy in 1930.

1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

                                       In Picture 1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
 The 1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was represented in the automotive press as the "greatest car in the world". Rolls didn't coin the term but they didn't exactly deny it either. Very early on Rolls-Royce tried to represent the automotive ideal of swift, silent luxury, while incorporating superior technology. (Hence the term "it moves as silent as a silver ghost", yet another term invented by the press.) Much of this silent operation must be attributed to twin spark ignition and a massive center main bearing that removed most engine vibration. Electric lighting and electric starting was new for 1919.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Scaglietti Spyder Plate No. 0724 TR

A Ferrari "standard" customer car, this 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Scaglietti Spyder Plate No. 0724 TR was sold several times by famed Ferrari driver/dealer Luigi Chinetti. Ferrari TR's were built in one of three body styles: the ‘customer' cars which had pontoon fenders with cutouts behind the rear wheels, factory race cars without the cutouts, or the double-nosed front end design featured on the last cars. The combination of limited production, seductive coachwork and racing success secured the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa's place in the pantheon of most coveted classic cars.

Ferrari 250 TRI61 Fantuzzi Spyder Chassis No. 0795

This 1961 Ferrari 250 TRI61 Fantuzzi Spyder Chassis No. 0794 TR was the last of the legendary TR61s to be built. All Testa Rossa featured 12-cylinder engines with Weber carburetors. The model name of this Ferrari, the Testa Rossa means 'red head' which refers to the red color of the engine's cylinder head. Ferrari TR's were built in one of three body styles: the ‘customer' cars which had pontoon fenders with cutouts behind the rear wheels, factory race cars without the cutouts, or the double-nosed front end design featured on the last cars. The combination of limited production, seductive coachwork and racing success secured the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa's place in the pantheon of most coveted classic cars.

1962 Ferrari 250 TRI61 Fantuzzi Spyder

Ralph Lauren now owns this stellar 1961 Ferrari 250 TRI61 Fantuzzi Spyder, chassis no. 0792 TR which was originally purchased by Count Giovanni Volpi for Scuderia Serenissima of Venice. Ferrari TR's were built in one of three body styles: the ‘customer' cars which had pontoon fenders with cutouts behind the rear wheels, factory race cars without the cutouts, or the double-nosed front end design featured on the last cars. The combination of limited production, seductive coachwork and racing success secured the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa's place in the pantheon of most coveted classic cars.

Friday, February 13, 2015

1950 Nash Airflyte Ambassador, Advertising Pamphlet

                    Nash Airflyte Ambassador, Unknown Ilustrator, 1950, Advertising Pamphlet

1951 Kaiser Deluxe Advertising Pamphlet

                                                     Kaiser Deluxe with Anatomic Design, 
                                       Unknown Ilustrator, 1951, Advertising Pamphlet

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Milburn Electric Car Advertising Poster, country scene

                                      ca 1917 advertisment for Milburn Light Electric Car

1955 Ford billboard

                                                                 1955 Ford billboard

Poster advertising a Messerschmidt KR 200, 1955.

Poster advertising a Messerschmidt KR 200, 1955. The passengers smile from inside the car. National Motor Museum

Built as a successor to the Ferrari 500 Superfast, there were only fourteen examples of the 1966 Ferrari 365 GTS California Spider built.

Built as a successor to the Ferrari 500 Superfast, there were only fourteen examples of the 1966 Ferrari 365 GTS California Spider built.

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Rolls-Royce Outside Bhutan Monastery

Buddhist monks and visitors gather outside a dzong, near the only Rolls-Royce in Bhutan used by the chief abbot monk.

Rear view of Audi R8 V10 Quattro super sports car in the Audi Forum in Neckarslum

           Rear view of Audi R8 V10 Quattro super sports car in the Audi Forum in Neckarslum

One of the greatest post war sports cars of all time, the 1953 Jaguar XK 120.

One of the greatest post war sports cars of all time, the 1953 Jaguar XK 120 employed very advanced technology. A dual overhead cam 3.4 L straight-6 with an alloy cylinder head and twin side draft SU carburetors developed 160 bhp with the standard 8:1 compression ratio. The XK 120 name referred to the top speed the car was capable of - 120 mph (193 km/h) - and at the time of its introduction in 1951, the Jag could lay claim to being the world's fastest standard production car.

1934 Divco Delivery Truck

There was a time when speedy delivery of perishables was a luxury. This 1934 Divco Delivery Truck was a common sight across America, as ubiquitous as the UPS or FedEx truck. Engineering was solid with a Continental L-head inline four, a Warner four-speed transmission and hydraulic brakes.

First Lady and President of Iceland seated in the back of a Packard, Reykjavik, Iceland

Dorrit Moussaieff (First Lady) and Olafur Ragnar Grimsson (President), riding in the back of a 1942 Packard-Presidential car. Independence Day-June 17, 2014, Reykjavik, Iceland
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