Many car makers have been engaged 75 years selampa like Jaguar, but not many who have a legendary history both in terms of design and in the world of motor sports. Among the products that carry the title of Jaguar was among them: C-Type, D-Type, XJ220 and XK120.
He was born as Swallow Sidecars in 1935 with the SS100 products. Jaguar name chosen by the founder William Lyons Swallow Sidecars. Jaguar born with a combination of different tastes in an attractive design with extraordinary ability in his time.
Jaguars dominated the various categories of motorsport in the 1950s with a racing car C-Type and D-Type. Two models of this vehicle won some victories in the 24-hour endurance race of Le Mans in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957.
Victory was eventually followed by the legendary vehicle production E-Type with a design that generate a lot of people praise and still remains one of the most valuable cars in its time either on the floor until the current auction.
Not only that, since 1992 until 1994, Jaguar XJ220 became the fastest production vehicles in the streets, stealing the title from the Bugatti EB 110. Honor was earned at the Nardo Ring, Italy, with a speed that could touch the figure of more than 349 km / hour.
Although the twin-engine turbo V6 its 542hp power, but the Jaguar XJ220 berpenggerak rear wheel like the concept of presenting performance V12 engine driving bersistem all-wheel drive and been recorded in the record books, although that position finally evicted by the McLaren F1 and Koenigsegg CCR, Bugatti Veyron and the SSC Ultimate Aero TT.
Under kepemiklikan Ford, Jaguar participate in Formula 1 since the year 2000-until 2004. Although no success. They really help to improve career bebrapa famous drivers like Mark Webber, Eddie Irvine, Pedro de La Rosa and Christian Klien.
If you watch the film Public Enemies by Michael Mann, the picture above this car will look familiar. The problem is not just a vehicle similar to that used by John Dillinger to escape from bondage, the most reckless of law in American history, but the car was real and the same car used in the movie.
After robbing a bank in the country, Dillinger and his gang hid in Little Bohemian Lodge in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin on April 22, 1934. When the landlord informed the authorities about their whereabouts, the FBI, led by the legendary Melvin Purvis arrived at the scene and immediately opened fire on the place.
Dillinger, along with two cronies escape through a window and into the woods nearby, and then met Robert Johnson who was driving a Ford Model A coupe that you can see here.
They seized the vehicle with his driver and fled into Minnesota. Dillinger broke the glass and the rear vehicle opened fire on the pursuing law enforcement with tommy-gun weapons.
Car full of bullet holes then become the property of Dillinger's family for decades until finally restored carefully by the producer for the film Public Enemies is used in scenes depicting the atmosphere of persecution.
Currently Ford Model T Coupe will be sold in an auction in Scottsdale, Arizona by the Barrett-Jackson. Are you interested?
Hildebrand & Wolfmuller (H & W) 1895 is a twin-engine motorcycle twin, 4 valves 1.488cc-capacity water-cooled. Sounds like a modern machine, but it is true that machines such unusual rarity.
Just look at the diagram above, then you will see the rear wheels which double as the flywheel (flywheel). Connecting rod piston and rod pressure (pushrods) which moves in the valve gear is also pasted on the rear wheels.
There was no clutch, brake, what else transmission. However, many rituals that must be done to can run the first motorcycle in the world that will be auctioned for the 40-60 thousand Pounds Sterling.
Antique motor is present in the condition it is, aka not needed anymore restored so that no little cost to restore to normal condition. This vehicle is owned by a family since the 1930's which last year estimated as the vehicle is run.
Patented in January 1894, motorbike H & W had a good response. Plans to establish a factory in Munich was proposed to produce these vehicles. Through licensing, this vehicle was also produced and marketed in France with the brand 'La Petrolette'.
Although some demonstration by the manufacturer quite impressive rider, motor weakness of H & W became very clear when starting accepted by consumers. In early 1897, the two companies both in Germany and France eventually folded.
It is not clear how many of these vehicles that have been produced. But at least between 800 to 2,000 units. While that still survive until now, was certainly very rare.
Henry and Wilhelm Hildebrand brothers developed their bikes to work together with the mechanics Wolfmuller Alois, Hans Geisenhof. They design the twin double cylinder engine (twin cylinders) water-cooled, four-step 1.488cc capacity. Maximum power is only 2.5 hp at 240rpm. The maximum speed that can be achieved by H & W is 30 miles per hour or about 48 km / hour.
Bonhams hold regular auctions of motorcycles and vehicles will take part in the International Classic Motorcycle Show in Satfford on 25 April next.
May nearly half a century old, but the Ferrari 400 Superamerica rare 1962 Cabriolet Pininfarina's work is precisely to be very valuable to the status of his age. Moreover, the condition is still excellent. According to the 'curators' antique car 48-year-old supercar is expected to penetrate the U.S. $ 5 million at auction May.
Only 6 units of 400 Superamerica Ferrari short wheelbase wheel created by Pininfarina, and one example of this vehicle car comes into its own Ferrari display in Geneva and New York International Motor Show.
This vehicle is restored results have won awards in Peble Beach Concourse 2009. Equipped with photo documentation since he was new with manual and original equipment.
The vehicle is equipped with 3.0-liter engine V12-powered 240 bhp. Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet is one of the few vehicles built by the legendary Italian automaker's most exclusive.
For those interested in this vehicle, came just at the packed auction by RM Auctions on May 1, 2010 at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco to spend no less than U.S. $ 5 million to be won this vehicle from the other scouting.
With almost the end of sports car development DB 6-cylinder to a second generation, Aston Martin returned to work with the original creators of the DB4 1959 Italian Carrozzeria Touring in Milan to develop new models.
Touring prototype and then build a pair of two-seater car, with satirical one right, one with the left wheel with each code 266/1/R and 266/2/L to the trophy in Paris, London and Turin Motor Show in 1966 .
Prototype body Superleggera (super light) is shown in 266/2/L Touring Aston Martin stand at the Earls Court along with the DB6 Volante by wearing license plates 'DB S' and it is confusing naming system that has been there with a justification that the name is aiming only to mark the 'two-seater fast' was made in limited editions.
The logic in a variant, the successor DB6 should DB7, but since he looked, in 1967 among journalists and the public become familiar with the name 'DBS'. To avoid confusion with the two-seater Touring is set to 'DBSC' by the manufacturer.
DBSC a two-seater car Aston Martin's first since DB4GT, using DB6 chassis has been shortened and modified later reengineered to be paired with the rear suspension De Dion type to be used in the production of DBS.
According to one member of the club Aston Martin (AMOC), axle distance, but maintained the original 6-cylinder engine mounted backwards more than 26.6 cm, while the transmission 5-speed manual was supplied by ZF. As a result DBSC shorter 17.8 cm and 14cm lower than the DB6 with an estimated weight of about 182kg lighter than his ancestors.
In order to maximize his ability, DBSC machine that Aston Martin Vantage DB6 easily defeating a larger and heavier. DBSC able 240km/jam exceeded digeber.
Unfortunately this second prototype is the only prototype ever built, and Aston Martin to enter this project into a closed drawer aka terminated on the grounds will concentrate their resources are limited to developing DBS four-seater version.
When exhibited at the Turin Motor Show, Touring chassis numbered 266/1/R using berspesifikasi C Vantage engine capable of 365hp spawned power, while the 'twin', equipped with machine 266/2/L Vantage 'ordinary' powerful 325hp.
DBSC currently owned by a trader who is a member of AMOC (Aston Martin Owner's Club) as well as the owner of a DB4GT. He bought it from a car dealership HR Owen who defend the authenticity of the vehicle with registration mark R110 for publicity purposes. At that time DBSC is one of the examples 6 Aston Martin cars for sale.
He came to see the Aston Martin which will be sold by HR Owen, and he was offered a ride by the salesman DBSC. After trying it immediately attracted because of the antique car has the advantage in every way than his DB4GT, ranging from the speed, braking, and steering is light. Especially with practicality thanks to the rear baggage door hatchback style.
But to have the vehicle, he must pay for 8900 pound sterling, much higher than the price of a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow new. He then turned the brain to be able to have that car. The agreement was eventually reached with the terms of payment after the sixth menyelasaikan Aston Martin sales in April 1969 and succeeded.
Aston Martin DBSC moved his hand under the odometer showed 8,000 miles distance. After the merchant to run the vehicle as far as 6,000 miles for a total of 18,000 miles, the first issue appeared on the teeth and then followed another problem that requires DBSC must be returned to the factory Pagnel Newport three times to fix the brakes.
This is reasonable as a vehicle status 'prototype'. After several years of use, DBSC then stored in the liver and liver treated in storage for 36 years.
Vehicles berpelapis brown pigskin is a unique piece of history the story of Aston Martin was taken from the logbook lawas copies, copies of correspondence Aston Martin, certificates and transportation departments Swansea V5 registration document. In the sales process, also included a new windshield as a backup.
Super rare vehicle chassis numbered 266/2/L currently tied up in long-term ownership. Sold for 320,500 Pounds Sterling fantastic enough at Bonhams' Goodwood Revival on September 18 and in an auction at the approximate price nggris was 250-300 thousand Pounds Sterling.
ATS 2500 GT Coupe, made by Auto Mobili SpA Turismo e Sport (ATS), car manufacturers and the Italian racing team that operated very short between February 1962 until 1965. This company's core principals is Carlo hiti and Giotto Bizzarrini, both of which directly involved in the development of the Ferrari GTO. Both 'defected' from the 'palace revolution' of the famous Ferrari in 1961 with the intention of directly challenging his former employer.
Development of the basic concept car that ultimately was named ATS GT really begin when Chiti was still working at Ferrari. While still in Chiti Ferrari Enzo owned company was handling the project was to produce a vehicle with the engine in the middle (mid-engine).
After the departure of Chiti and Bizzarrini, the concept is done under the auspices of the new ATS organization. While the Ferrari 250LM development of mid-engine take place in conjunction with V12 engine based on the direct instructions Enzo Ferrari, not a V8 engine.
With the support of three wealthy businessmen, including Count Giovanni Volpi, founder of the famous Scuderia Serenissima, ATS developed two models. Road sports car and Grand Prix racing car whose development involves a number of famous drivers such as 1962 World Champion Phil Hill, who fell to the drivers on the racing team ATS. Meanwhile, a number of other famous racing driver, was involved in the development of a sports car for the road ATS.
To build a sports car road, ATS embrace Sefarino Allemano, designers build (coachbuilder) bebasis famous car in Turin Italy. The result is a car with a slim figure, designed by ex-Bertone designer Franco Scaglione who was named ATS 2500 GT Coupe.
Beautiful car was originally a mid-engine 2.5-liter V8 engine designed by Chiti. Made with cylinder blocks and heads made from lightweight alloy, ovehead single camshaft (SOHC) in each cylinder bank, while the supply of fuel using Weber carburetors quartet (four barrels) twin-choke.
220-250 bhp-powered vehicle has a tubular chassis of chrome-molybdenum (chromemoly) berspesifikasi racing with full independent suspension combined 4 sets of brake discs. With such specifications, the ATS GT Coupe is a disguised race car that can reach a maximum speed of more than 257 km / h!
This car made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963 and reaped a sensation with mid-engine layout, design like a shark body, carrying the design and specification which was inspired from race cars.
In the end only 12 chassis was built and only 8 cars that are completed by the company's capital is insufficient. Volpi reportedly left the organization with the car chassis numbered 2004 (which will be discussed later) with the remaining 4 chassis is not complete with the purpose of making his own body and called it by name Serenissima Chiti design machines which increased to a 3.0 liter.
Chassis 2004 was to use 3.0-liter engine, also has a Serenissima emblem on the nose that seems to attach itself by Volpi. He never uses this vehicle and finally he gave to Alf Francis in exchange for payment of honorariums Francis worked in the ATS during the hard times.
Francis was previously a mechanical Stirling Moss who later became the owner of a racing team with extensive connections in Modena. Francis then 'mengilik' ATS new coupe and drove for some time, but this vehicle was never registered (such application to obtain vehicle registration) by it.
Francis then sell the vehicle to Bruce McIntosh along with a spare 2.5-liter engine circa 1966. McIntosh officially registered as the first owner, but unfortunately the car was damaged in an accident when the vehicle has been running for 3000 km.
Damage, making chassis 2004 requires repair which requires replacement of the nose with a factory-made components. These improvements made in a company in England called the Grand Prix's Metalworks in Holloway Carl Rosner then moved to Wembley, both located in North London.
Apparently, the car repairs take a long time than expected. McIntosh had lost interest in the car and sell it to Rosner who never really finish it until the car repairs when he decided to sell back in 1971.
Long story short, vehicles purchased by the fans believed that this obscure McNamara eventually purchased by Norbert California, which was recorded as the drivers and collectors who have exhibited ATS in Geneva with the chassis numbered 2001 which has replaced the engine Chevy engine.
Incidentally he was looking for the original engine ATS, and he bought in 2004 for sale along with a backup machine with his original ATS machine. Since is complete, McNamara showed his pride in the vehicle exhibition of rare cars prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Many car makers have been engaged 75 years selampa like Jaguar, but not many who have a legendary history both in terms of design and in the world of motor sports. Among the products that carry the title of Jaguar was among them: C-Type, D-Type, XJ220 and XK120.
