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The Junkers Jumo 004 marked a groundbreaking advancement as the first turbojet engine used in combat worldwide, leading the way in axial compressor turbojet technology. Produced by Junkers in Germany during the later stages of World War II, around 8,000 units were manufactured.
Brand new Shelby Cobra 289 Dragon Snake at the dealer. The precise production number varies depending on the source, but estimates suggest that fewer than 10 Dragon Snakes were built
The 1971 Apollo 15 crew with their rides. The Lunar Rover and three 454 Corvettes. Commander David R. Scott, Command Module Pilot Alfred M. Worden and Lunar Module Pilot James B. Irwin
RennMeister
#22 - 250GT - 2733GT - Scuderia SSS - Tavano & Davis: This Ferrari 250 GT, with chassis number 2733GT, was fielded by the Scuderia SSS team for the Sebring race in 1962. The drivers were Roberto Bonomi and Phil Hill.
RennMeister
#23 - 250TR/61 - 0792TR - Scuderia SSS - Bonnier & Bianchi: The Ferrari 250TR/61 with chassis number 0792TR was also entered by Scuderia SSS for the Sebring event. The drivers for this car were Joakim Bonnier and Lucien Bianchi.
RennMeister
#25 - 250GT - 2725GT - N.A.R.T - Hamill & Serena: Chassis 2725GT was a Ferrari 250 GT entered by the North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T) and was driven by John Fulp and William Ryan.
RennMeister
#26 - 250TR/61 - 0784TR - N.A.R.T - Moss & Ireland: The Ferrari 250TR/61, identified by chassis number 0784TR, was another entry by N.A.R.T for the Sebring race. The legendary drivers Stirling Moss and Innes Ireland were at the helm of this car.
RennMeister
34 - 246 SP - 0790 - N.A.R.T - Rodriguez & Rodriguez: Chassis number 0790 belonged to a Ferrari 246 SP, entered by N.A.R.T. The drivers were Pedro Rodriguez and Ricardo Rodriguez.
My childhood designer hero, Marcello Gandini has unfortunately died aged 85.
Marcello Gandini was the mastermind behind such icons as Fiat Dino Coupé, 1/9, Lamborghini Countach, Lamborghini Miura, Urraco, Lancia Stratos, Maserati Khamsin and many more. God Speed!
Winterbottom
Well, in that case they cannot be bad can they?
Airtronics Sagitta Sailplane Restor...
Bought unseen at more than reasonable price. What was supposed to be a Sagitta 900 in well-used condition turns out to be a scratch build 600 with a few extra wing ribs to reach a wingspan of 2.3m. But it has been through a thing or two... Stay tuned for more.
Andreas
Nice to see so many of you appreciating its artsy livery.
Saving Top Flight Metrick
This is the fallen beauty that I swapped my flying Great Planes Spirit for. Not only did it snap it's wing mounts, the rear fuselage has had its hardships lately. The good news is I like it and will bring it back alive and up in the skies...one of these days
Very impressive Shark Teeth Nose Art on the Martin B-26 Marauder "widowmaker" aka "Martin Murderer", "Flying Coffin", "B-Dash-Crash" Which actually was totally opposite as the Marauder ended World War II with the lowest loss rate of any U.S. Army Air Forces bomber!
Here's a rare color photo if the E-type Geneva auto show debut in March 1961.
Seeing this historic photo reminds me how differently E-type owners take to the history than say Porsche owners. Every E-type owner I know is fine with the fact that theirs is an evolution of the Le Mans winning D-type.
BMW Boomer
I wonder if Beetle community finds the fact that theirs is the predecessor of Porsche problematic?
Sophisticated Lady by Carl Goldberg...
As always...another old heap of balsa fell into my hands. Not that I mind, restoring old woodies beats restoring old cars any day... Well at least it's a lot less blood sweat and tears.
Throughout some intricate swapping this Great Pains...Planes! Spirit 2m glider fell into my hands. No-nonsense basic glider with a decent airfoil and interesting looking wing. As the kit came out in the 90's it's not seen as a classic although a ton of novices learned how to fly with one.
F3B res
Just as you said, if they had launched the Spirit in the 80's or 70's it would be a classic loved by all us 'boomers.' It may not be as beautiful and elegant as Aquila os Sagitta but for a basic 2M glider it flies extremely well.
F3B res
an advanced pilot might want to change decalage i.e. the angle between the stabilizer and the wing by lowering the stabilise trailing edge by 2-3mm
F3B res
That should reduce the drag and generally improve the glide performance.
American Racer
Cause it's not really a Beetle but Fittipaldi's special racer. Emerson and his team managed to mate two boxer engines cranking out a beefy 3.2-liter mid-mounted eight-cylinder powerhouse. Eight exhaust pipes came together above a slick five-speed gearbo
American Racer
The back end morphed into a tubular setup hitched to what was left of the original chassis while The rear suspension rolled with a Formula Vee semi-swing axle and coil springs.
Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 sold for 108.000£ at iconauctioneers. They say it took 5 years of professional restoration to make it. What do you think? https://youtu.be/Zbp-sQxTTC4?feature=shared
Andreas
while I have a variety of classic cars in mind that I find particularly captivating at a similar price point, it's important to acknowledge that personal preferences in vehicles are entirely subjective. Ultimately, the decision on which classic car to pur
Nemo
MK1 Escort is a nice little classic no doubt...but 108 big ones...get real!
Sal DiNatale's Bertone BAT 7 with c...
Sal DiNatale, a skilled mechanic from Sicily, set up shop in Los Angeles, and his garage in the San Fernando Valley became a go-to spot for fixing up fancy Italian cars. Steve McQueen was a regular customer, getting his car serviced by Sal and enjoying some Sicilian meals at his place.
el Barón Rojo
Why someone cuts them wings off? that crazy!
Adam
Great opening Kid, welcome! I bet the fins got clipped due to usability and visibility. Someone had the intention to use the car in real life and by the looks they did!
Adam
I have to say it looks a million times more dramatic with the fins.
Winterbottom
That's unique, Thank you WHK. as for the car, some might say "clipped,cropped,clapped" as they did for Spitfires with clipped wings.
Hans Baumaster
BAT5 and BAT7 were so much ahead of their time in the 50's aerodynamically. BAT/ had drag coefficient of mere 0.19 when road going cars were about as efficient as log houses. With mere 90hp it would reach speeds over 200km/h! 1955 think about that!
Jaguar E-type Cut-7 recovered from...
During practice for the 1965 RAC Tourist Trophy at Oulton Park, David Wansborough, behind the wheel of the famed 'CUT 7' Jaguar E-type originally owned by Dick Protheroe, encountered a mishap, steering the iconic car into a pond.
The sports car dealer John von Neumann, played a pivotal role in introducing Porsche to California. He was also the owner of the 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial that captured James Dean's interest in Santa Barbara while racing his little Porsche.
Italian Job
While under Neumann's ownership, the car also took part in races in Palm Springs, driven by a young daredevil who would later rise to become one of the most esteemed figures in motorsports, Phil Hill.
Italian Job
That's Von Neumann leaning against the door.
It appears that many people believe Scuderia Condor is a genuine racing team. In reality, Steve McQueen established his own production company named Scuderia Condor Enterprises, which he managed until 1963. At that point, he relocated with his family to 2419 Solar Drive
To size up what needs to be done and to motivate myself to push further I decided to assemble the bits and pieces together. Starting to look like a proper sailplane. 800 grams as is with the servos, which isn't bad considering its size.
Andreas
In top three at least when it comes to cars. I might enjoy building ang especially flying gliders even more...on a good day.
F3B res
800g that's very light for an almost finished BOT. well done
Shrike
As far as gliders go this has to be one of the most beautiful ones if not the most.
Manta that was in fact Porsche 924...
Porsche engineers demonstrated ingenuity by camouflaging their new 924 prototype with the exterior body of an Opel Manta, of all things! This marks the first instance of a body swap on a unibody car and stands out as one of the most ingeniously cunning test car distractions ever.
Our barn fresh o319, the ex-Soulset Tour Bus, sees the daylight for a first time in a while. The bus has not turned a wheel on the road since 1968! Now who could resist a face like that? Read the background story at: http://www.classicdigest.com/article/view/id/20
Adam
What a BAND Bus! The collectors are just waking up for these, IMHO much more interesting than VW Typ2:s that have gone through the roof price wise.
Tatra 87, Barn find that I lost
The one that got away, yes the car we don't get to brag about. In this case it's a rather special Tatra with air cooled V8
I first heard about this car almost 20 years ago but without a second thought assumed it was a “mundane” 603 or similar...Well It was not!
Nemo
What ever the reason the cats seem to appreciate that Tatra.
Fred
It was German and the the Russian invaders took it?
Spiritism
Finally a beautiful day! We took out two Great Pains Spirits, 100 and tiny 2m. The photo was taken right after I landed the 2m on top of the 100...Slam!
A friend of mine sent the lovely photos of a barn fresh collection of 60's Mercedes Fintails. I'll start with this black beauty, dusty and oh so lusty.
Horse and Hound
Joys of living in the country...ps a jack Russell would take care of the rat problem!
Audi Ur-Quattro
Audi Ur-Quattro was a relegation when launched in 1980
In 1977, Audi's chassis engineer, Jörg Bensinger, proposed the concept of a high-performance four-wheel-drive car.
Andreas
Growing up there were suddenly these new Japanese plastic kits, that were on the next level compared to anything we had seen before when it comes to quality. As yo might have guessed I'm talking about Tamiya. As it happens I had managed to grab Audi Quat
JoyRide
Ultimate playboy winter GT of the golden 80s.
Nemo
The early 4-light cars were pure and sharp. Shame how they f'''ed up the facelift.
Streamline
I've never seen one in wild, seems rare.
Swedish Ice Racing Mercedes 300SL G...
Arne Lindberg was a brave soul who took his then new Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing, mounted some serious ice spikes to his tires and went ice
racing in Åsele in 1957!
People, feast your eyes on the ugliest AC Cobra in the history of mankind with a face like fugu, screen that looks like it came from a London bus...however...
ProtoTipo
Horrible thing. However I'm 100% sure it has been restored back to original by now
BMW Asso di Quadri is reborn VW Sci...
In the shadowy world of car design, rumors swirl about a potential link between the BMW Asso di Quadri concept and Volkswagen's Scirocco Mk2. Giugiaro's cutting-edge design, initially crafted for BMW but rejected, later emerged in the sleek profile of the Scirocco Mk2
Intricate swapping (again) and this unknown little flying boat found its way to my collection of gliders only. Absolutely no idea what we are looking at other than it was most likely built according to a plan by radio modeller or similar.
Pininfarina came up with a new type of grill with their 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 coupe concept. Opel was fast to copy the design in their Opel Rekord P2 launched in 1960.
Original BMW 3.0CSL Alpina in Helsinki Finland. First owned by a 18-time Monte Carlo Rally competitor and class winner in 1965, Onni Vilkas. Mr Vilkas also rallied 300SE w112, 220S W111 as well as BMW 2800CS.
As far as WW2 planes are concerned it does not get much weirder than this. P.12 Lysander Delanne, a prototype with a Nash & Thomson turret in the tail.
Nose Art
Lovechild of Avro Lancaster and Westland Lysander.
Adam
Someone had their fair share of magic mushrooms .
Grunau Baby IIb Krick 1/4 kit
This is my newly acquired Grunau Baby II b 1/4 scale sailplane kit by Krick.
Krick launched the the kit some 40 to 50 years ago, and one can be sure it's nowhere near as builder friendly as today's laser cut kits that are available for a very reasonable amount of money out there.
In 1951, the NASCAR Grand National Series (now known as the NASCAR Cup Series) held a race on the Daytona Beach Road Course. The event took place on February 18, 1951. Marshall Teague won this race, driving a Hudson Hornet borrowed from a dealership, thus the heavy masking tape on the nose.
The main service area before we move the cars out to start the day! Benton Performance was founded in 1986 and has grown to 7000 square feet in Anaheim California. A space dedicated to making dreams come true for Porsche owners who want loving hands on their precious automobiles! Aircooled Devotion.
Ford had been building Twin Cam version of Escort at Halewood factory since 1967 along with run of the mill volume models. This naturally caused more than fair amount of trouble.
Nemo
Did they build all the RS models at the Aveley plant?
Andreas
At least all the MK2 RS-cars were built elsewhere as AVO had been closed down by that time.
Type 49
Actually, they did build little over 2000 MK1 RS2000s at Saarlouis factory.
Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico options
User
Four different Ford Mexico options illustrated, first a standard set up with quintessential Mexico decals, second with the decal delete option, third a custom pack Mexico with a vinyl top and triple body line and last special order Tawny Brown car with bubble arches
In the year 1972, in a display of unparalleled automotive enthusiasm, Doug Call of Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., embarked on an extraordinary journey. His destination? A quaint workshop nestled in the heart of Bologna, where the renowned Lamborghini AMS awaited his arrival.
I thought it might be a good moments to do a bit of summarising on what my first ever RC glider (initially build at 11 years of age or so) has been through lately.
1. Restoration after years of a neglected write off in the attic, yes sir it was a complete wreck with bullet holes and all!
BoyWonder
I see you've broadened the horizons. Excellent!
Spanish /8 Mercedes
In the heart of Coruña, Spain, this abandoned Mercedes Benz house held a silent "secret": a yellow W115 Mercedes, a relic of a bygone era. For years, it stood as the last sentinel of luxury amidst decaying walls.
This is my Sanwa 6F-4S digital proportional radio control system, 100% as it came from the factory: SP61T transmitter, SP61receiver, three SM311 servos one SM312 servo SN-11L battery, crystals etc. all unwrapped, untouched 100% as it left the Osaka factory in the golden 80s (or late 70s)
Adam
Whatta? how did you find that kit. I'm used to seeing all kind of 70s/80s NIB stuff but none of it is this authentic. I mean look at the wrappings. Even if unused someone always studied them, switched on to see if they worked etc...
Lumis
This reminds me of those delivery mileage cars with plastic seat covers.
F3B res
Top notch radio back in the day. What are your plans with it?
Andreas
That's the thing, I cannot do anything without decimating the value. Most likely I will not open the box any soon if ever. Then again I am not a real collector either.
Airtronics Gere Sport biplane
Lee Renaud founder of Airtronics was not only the mastermind behind some of the most iconic classic rc sailplanes, he also came up with this little funky Gere Sport bi-plane
In the saga of Rolls-Royce's new-world models, enter the Bentley Burma, a refined sibling to the Tibet, sporting a sleeker look with 6.5 inches off its wheelbase. Initially slated for a 3909cc FB60 six-cylinder engine, plans quickly pivoted to the in-progress 6230cc V8, chosen for its superior might
The Chap
– 183bhp and a robust 258lb ft of torque, far eclipsing the initially considered engine's modest 175bhp and 218lb ft. The Burma demanded power, and the V8 gracefully assumed the role, epitomizing automotive grandeur!
Visitor
Not that different from T-series. Only a little less boring looking.
Nemo
Not as bad as you would expect, considering...
F3B res
A proper find and such beautiful sailplane. Did you know Hegi were the first to launch commercially RC helicopters that actually flew, despite fixed pitch rotor. Best of all they were scale Cobras!
ScaleMate
Revell! wo w I never knew they got involved in flying models. Is that a scale model of a sailplane, cause then it would make sense.
Coltrane
Beautiful sailplane, one of many that you seem to have.
Andreas
I do remember Hegi Cobras, as a matter of fact there was one recently for sale near by.
Andreas
I do remember Hegi Cobras, as a matter of fact there was one recently for sale not too far away.
Mercedes w111 Crash Tests
You might be fooled to think Volvo invented the crumple zone idea that modern safety is based on. Hold your breath, as it was actually Mercedes-Benz that obtained a patent to Barenyi's crumple zone invention back in 1952 Extensive testing was used to ensure the idea would work on real world.
Over the time you find yourself facing moments that underline passage of time and the fact that it's not indefinite, all things come to an end one way or another.
The Andrews Sisters were a highly popular singing group during the 1930s and 1940s. Consisting of three sisters: LaVerne Andrews, Maxene Andrews, and Patty Andrews. They gained immense fame for their renditions of swing music, boogie-woogie, and songs during the World War II era.
Updated to DX9 from my trusty old DX6i due to running out of memory. First impression is not 100% love though. With the Dx9 you can adjust just about everything including the gimbal tension. Sounds good but there is a catch. I prefer low tension and light sticks. DX9 comes with plenty of tension
Andreas
No worries, you can adjust the tension without even opening up the case, you'll find the adjustment screws behind the rubber pads
Andreas
You can even switch the mode in a minute, isn't that great?
Andreas
Well, in practise it seems the gimbals center only with some pretty hefty (over) tension. Adjusting the tension to more pleasant level the gimbals became sloppy and do not center at all .
Andreas
DX6I vs DX9 One-Love. I hope it gets better from here,
This is where it all started on Xmas in 1983 or so. My very first RC plane ever, Pilot Tommy. The poor glider snapped its wing on a towline in 84-85 what was left of the bird was (kinda) patched in one piece put away in an attic and forgotten for 36 years. Until now that is!
Adam
Surprise how generic w201 looks without its Mercedes trademark grill.
Jaguar E-type S1 FHC Bonnet & Frame...
A significant part of the car's body consists of the bonnet. It's hardly a surprise that it's also a mammoth task to restore one.
-Unless you have money burning holes in your pocket as new items are available for the cheque-book-restorer. My equity comes in the form of sweat though.
Hi there, I thought some of you might be interested in my little humble E-type project. It’s a series 1 FHC with 4.2 engine and syncro box, of which the latter should make it almost driveable in today's traffic. Here, the beast is featured in its natural habitat, California that is, back in the 80’s
BoyWonder
An Icon..I mean THE Icon! Saw one at MoMA btw.
Giovanni
Enzo say this beutifullest car in the world! he is right!
Gottlieb
Quite a task you've got in your hands, 1500-2000 hrs on labour?
Andreas
Possibly, not counting hours -for the sake of personal sanity
The Chap
I have always prefered the refined FHC over OTS
Aquila Grande
With three Aquilas already sharing the hangar I thought it would be fun to have an Aquila Grande as well. After studying the plans it was obvious all I really needed was just the wing and the tail feather if nitpicking it. With Koverall the standard stab can handle the extra speed for sure.
Very early Bird of Time kit that I will never build. Paragon will be the next to build. As for the Metrick, only time will tell. Trusty old Spektrum dx6i that has served at least six helicopters and plenty of gliders during the last 15 years or so.
During World War II, German fighters, notably the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190, often engaged in frontal attacks on American bombers like the B-17 Flying Fortress. These attacks were challenging for both sides due to the risks involved.
You cannot keep them all. My VW Käfer Ovali Faltdach would never receive the attention it deserved from yours truly. Listed and sold through Classic Digest it was swiftly rebuild into a proper beauty by its new owner.
Sagitta & Spirit 100 rubbing shoulders; yesterday was supposed to be sunny. Well it turned out not. We went ahead and took the gliders on the field anyway. The Spirit flew beautifully. The servo on My Sagitta called it a day before the first tow. Which was lucky -kinda...
Massimo Chiappini, a renowned urban planner and inheritor of a substantial fortune, faced the astonishing misfortune of losing his prized possession - a rare golden 1965 Ferrari 330 LM Spyder. The car disappeared after being lent for a 1968 film shoot and sent to a workshop in Rome for repairs.
Italian Job
As for any transaction between Massimo Chiappini and the movie makers or lack of one I cannot comment on.
Italian Job
But the consensus is following the completion of Federico Fellini's movie, the car remained inactive for numerous years in a Rome parking lot. Subsequently, the initial 330 LMB body was reinstalled on #4381SA.
Italian Job
During the late seventies, Massimo Chiappini of Rome sold the gold metallic Fantuzzi Spider body to Giulio Dubbini from Padova. Dubbini then affixed it onto the 1966-vintage 330 GT 2+2 #8733 and had it repainted red., what else.
1965 Angolan GP
1965 Angolan GP with multiple Ferrari 250 LMs, Porsche and what not!
Italian Job
and the silver car on the left is a Porsche 904 GTS
RR Silver Cloud curb sided and Aba...
Our reader in Northern Finland -Cheers to all the Finns out there!- emailed us these photos of an abandoned Silver Cloud curb sided. By the looks of it the poor Roller had some TLC before it was abandoned for what ever the reason.
Sorry to break the news lads! Mercedes Benz 190 Evo 2 is the ultimate lamb in wolf's clothing not living up to wild expectations its wild homologation aero body kit raises. The sad truth is under the appearance or a DTM racer is not much more than a standard 2.5-16 really.
German Car Fan
Not True what you say They are the top sports saloon of the era!
Adam
If you read the whole story, he's saying it is not worth its price compared to original versions which I believe cost 1/10 of the Evo 2 price.
Göran
Interesting points surely. how much ia Evo 2 these days btw?
Adam
Some have gone over $ 400.000 that's auction prices.
Adam
Alternatively, you could get EVo 1 for a quarter of that.
Austin Seven Countryman
It's funny, today everyone knows Mini, but actually the car we all love was initially launched under two different brands, Morris Mini and Austin Seven until 1969, when Mini became a marque in its own right
JoyRide
business should never come before pleasure
Maserati Biturbo Resurrection Tales
Dropped in the bonnet, closing it there was a hissing sound from one gas strut...closing again the same hiss from the other corner soon followed by leaking fluid..what are the odds?
Nemo
Bloody hell, how did you do it? The color really elevates the car. Such a sharp design now!
Andreas
Thanks! Sharp is the word, while I would not call it a beautiful car the design is super clean and sharp. And yes I'm extremely happy with the colour I chose. The other option would have been light metallic green. In hindsight it would not have been this
This unique Jaguar XK 140 was created by the famous American Industrial Designer Raymond Loewy and produced by Boano. Unveiled at the 1955 Paris Salon, the car met its fate in 1957 when it was tragically destroyed in a fire.
Mark N Reyes
Arrr, me eyes be feelin' as if they've been scorched by the devil's breath! 'Twas not just the blinding glare but the sight that greeted 'em—ugliness so foul it could curdle milk and scare off the kraken itself. 'Twas as if I beheld the aftermath of a shi
As it is at the moment...It's been mostly about hibernation lately...the thing slowly turning into a barn-find of a sort...
They tell me the dust adds to the value though...so no worries I guess?
Armin Faber was a German pilot during World War II who mistakenly landed his Focke-Wulf Fw 190, a German fighter aircraft, in Wales on June 23, 1942. He was flying as part of a group of German planes involved in an attack on England. During the attack, Faber became disoriented due to cloud cover.
Clem Gibson “Autoplane" was probably the worst ever hot rod. Clem managed to get his hands on a Mustang fuselage , do a quick and dirty chop job and lower the thing on a Ford flathead chassis. O'Boy it was fugly!
Lotus 29 mule was a Ford Fairlane 500! Sounds strange, doesn't it?
The Fairlane mule was designed for testing an initial engine version intended for use at the 1963 Indianapolis race in Lotus 29 cars under Colin Chapman's direction.
RennMeister
Chapman suggested employing Webers running on gasoline. Ultimately, the use of carburetors proved to be the more efficient strategy, as it necessitated only one scheduled stop for fuel, and possibly for tire changes as well. The key focus here is on secur
Adam
A Formula one is more of top HP while a land yacht like Fairlane 500 is all about low end grunt (read torque ) Hardly an ideal mule then?
Bill McKenna
seems logical, then again if it moves Fairlane then it really moves a small light racing car.