. . . you might drive a car like this one. It’s a Porsche in Russia – plated with over 40 pounds of solid gold! I’d hate to think of the repair costs if the driver has a fender-bender! More pictures at the link. Peter
Tag: Automotive
What happens when a Formula 1 driver takes his wife for a spin?
Former Formula 1 driver, Riccardo Patrese, recently took his wife for a spin around the Jerez racecourse in a Honda Civic Type R. He installed a hidden camera in the car. The video starts slowly, but at about one minute thirty seconds, the fun begins! Peter
An interesting vehicle – but why???
I’m amused by a report in the Daily Mail. An automotive mechanic has driven into the record books – by building the world’s lowest van. Andy Saunders converted a 7ft 8ins high VW Camper into a 3.3ft high version – in just three days. The 1980 Type 25 camper had 70,000 miles on the clock… Continue reading An interesting vehicle – but why???
Images from the dawn of motoring
The Daily Mail reports that an old photograph album has been found, containing images of motor vehicles from 1896 to 1900. It’s to be auctioned in October. I found the images fascinating, and thought you might like to see what motoring was like in a gentler age. The first photograph: … shows a crowd of… Continue reading Images from the dawn of motoring
OK, it’s economical – but how safe is it?
I’m intrigued by press reports of a new vehicle from Volkswagen, a concept car that may be going into production. It seats two in tandem, the passenger behind the driver, and has a minuscule luggage capacity: but it’s claimed to get fuel economy of better than 1 liter per 100 km., or almost 237 miles… Continue reading OK, it’s economical – but how safe is it?
How do you get the smell of car sickness out of your vehicle?
I had a ghastly day today. I was heading for Nashville, where I’ll be visiting with Oleg for a few days, but (perhaps foolishly) I agreed to give a ride to Memphis to the daughter of friends. She developed a really nasty case of car-sickness, resulting in a stop at a hospital for a shot… Continue reading How do you get the smell of car sickness out of your vehicle?
The ultimate American muscle car meet – in Sweden???
The Big Meet 2008 is now in session in Västerås, Sweden. According to a news report: The ‘biggest American car show in the world’ opened in Västerås in central Sweden on Thursday. More than 10,000 cars are expected for the Big Meet 2008 show. The annual event started 31 years ago and was founded by… Continue reading The ultimate American muscle car meet – in Sweden???
Hybrid cars producing new problems
I’m sure readers are aware of some of the problems being highlighted by the proliferation of hybrid vehicles on our roads. Emergency departments are having to be very careful when dealing with accidents involving them, as the high voltages in their electrical systems are sufficient to electrocute someone. Now there’s a new twist. Purchasers of… Continue reading Hybrid cars producing new problems
Do you polish it or launder it?
Courtesy of the Mad Rocket Scientist, we learn of BMW’s new concept car: the GINA. According to Winding Road magazine: The GINA concept has done away with the traditional rigid metal skin, making use of a spaceframe covered with a collection of metal and carbon fiber wires, in turn covered with a taut textile fabric… Continue reading Do you polish it or launder it?
Things to remember when driving in Cyprus
A better title for this post might be: “Why you shouldn’t drive in Cyprus!” According to a Reuters report, the Cyprus highway code is being updated. Drivers in Cyprus have been told not to abandon their car in motion, or wave their hands and legs out of car windows. This piece of advice is given… Continue reading Things to remember when driving in Cyprus