Rich Weissensel's amazing creations using damaged DeLoreans include a monster truck, six gull-wing limo and of course, a 'Back to the future' homage.
Showing posts with label classics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classics. Show all posts
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Classic car fan gets a surprise
A classic car fan received a grand surprise. Kevin Matthews won their "if you had to pick one...." competition and Royal Mail literally delivered this Jaguar E-Type to his doorstep.
Saturday, 17 August 2013
British Auto Legends stamp campaign
Check out what the postman dropped off yesterday: It's a bright red Royal Mail tool box, personally engraved with my name.
I am delighted to be invited to take part in the Royal Mail British Auto Legends stamp campaign - celebrating 10 of the most famous British classic marques:
Inside was a first day cover with letter, the new British Auto Legends stamp collection, a USB stick shaped like a key and containing all the information about the collection including the cars, a ticket for the Cheshire classic, vintage and sportscar show on thew 17-18 of August (which I was unable to attend) and finally, a small stainless steel forged spanner.
The Thoroughbreds
Visit their facebook page www.ifyouhadtopickone.com for a chance to win one of these great cars for a weekend.
I am delighted to be invited to take part in the Royal Mail British Auto Legends stamp campaign - celebrating 10 of the most famous British classic marques:
Inside was a first day cover with letter, the new British Auto Legends stamp collection, a USB stick shaped like a key and containing all the information about the collection including the cars, a ticket for the Cheshire classic, vintage and sportscar show on thew 17-18 of August (which I was unable to attend) and finally, a small stainless steel forged spanner.
The Thoroughbreds
- Jaguar E-Type
- Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
- Aston Martin DB5
- MG MGB
- Morgan Plus 8
- Lotus Esprit
- Morris Minor Van
- Austin FX4
- Fords Anglie 105E
- Land Rover Defender T10
The workhorses received a bit of flak from the Top Gear team, especially the Ford Anglia 105E, which was the favourite of the British police in the 1960s.
My favourite has to be the Aston Martin DB5, which became famous after appearing in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. This car was launched in 1963 and had a 4-litre (3995cc) engine with 242bhp (5500rpm) and a top speed of 144mph (232kph).
Which one is your favourite classic car?
Visit their facebook page www.ifyouhadtopickone.com for a chance to win one of these great cars for a weekend.
Friday, 20 July 2012
Looking for classic car insurance
A couple of days back there was a story in the British press about a vintage Bugatti while had been found in a garage under piles of rubbish. Apparently the car is estimated to get about £100,000 in an auction. What is even more amazing is that the car is not even an authentic one but a good replica model Bugatti Type 51. This story shows the level of interest generated by some of these vintage models.
1931 Bugatti Type 51
Originally posted to Flickr by Brian Snelson
Some people collect really vintage models, spending time and money to maintain and keep them running. They even go to the extent of building new engines based on original plans as there are no one selling the replacement parts anymore.
However, the term "classic cars" can be very misleading. The AARP classic car insurance site defines these as those vehicles which are 10 or more years old and differentiates them from Antique auto which refer to autos more than 25 years old.
The great thing about driving cars more than five years old in the US is that you actually pay less car insurance as compared to newer cars.
So if you have 10 years or more old car, there are some great discounts out there and special offers which allows you to get even more affordable classic and antique Auto Insurance coverage.
Originally posted to Flickr by Brian Snelson
Some people collect really vintage models, spending time and money to maintain and keep them running. They even go to the extent of building new engines based on original plans as there are no one selling the replacement parts anymore.
However, the term "classic cars" can be very misleading. The AARP classic car insurance site defines these as those vehicles which are 10 or more years old and differentiates them from Antique auto which refer to autos more than 25 years old.
The great thing about driving cars more than five years old in the US is that you actually pay less car insurance as compared to newer cars.
So if you have 10 years or more old car, there are some great discounts out there and special offers which allows you to get even more affordable classic and antique Auto Insurance coverage.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Modified Mini at Antartica
Came across this interesting article in the Mini blog about a modified Mini - the Mini Trac at Wilkes Antarctic Base in 1965 .
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday
I am starting this new meme called "Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday".
This meme is for auto enthusiasts, photographers, car owners - in fact everyone is welcome to join in. It's really simple. All you have to do is post up a picture of anything related to the auto industry that you feel tells a story on Wednesday.
Just leave a comment here or send me an email (ahoklah@gmail.com) with a link to your post and I will add you to the Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday blogroll.
I start the ball rolling with this photograph I took in Coventry. Calcott was a car manufacturer based in Coventry.
This meme is for auto enthusiasts, photographers, car owners - in fact everyone is welcome to join in. It's really simple. All you have to do is post up a picture of anything related to the auto industry that you feel tells a story on Wednesday.
Just leave a comment here or send me an email (ahoklah@gmail.com) with a link to your post and I will add you to the Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday blogroll.
I start the ball rolling with this photograph I took in Coventry. Calcott was a car manufacturer based in Coventry.
Thursday, 24 July 2008
The 1937 Tatra T87
Check out the classic 1937 Tatra T87 at Jay Leno’s Garage. Designed by Hans Ledwinka, this streamlined, air-cooled, rear-engine car was built by Czechoslovakian manufacturer Tatra and was the favourite of German officers during World War II.
Check out the Wikipedia page of the Tatra T87.
Thanks for the link Michelle.
Check out the Wikipedia page of the Tatra T87.
Thanks for the link Michelle.