Author: The Mechanist
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From carpentry to mechanics
The Mechanists Interview and photographs by Jasper Schwering Hi Alex, would you like to introduce yourself? Who are you and what do you do for a living? Hi, I’m Alex(ander) Frisse-Bremann, I’m a trained carpenter and I live in Neumarkt, Bavaria. Since 2012 I’ve been working for NAKATANENGA. Initially I was involved in building their…
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Lines with no time
Porsche 917 Ferrari 330 GTO The world of vintage cars is always exclusive. Because everything that you can re-live is something unique that in one way or another brings back memories and emotions in our souls. But there are some cars that, in addition to having marked our hearts, have established a very precise era…
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The Rolls Royce of Motorcycle
Thomas Edward Lawrence on his Brough SS100 talking to George Brough.Adventurer T.E. Lawrence – war hero Lawrence of Arabia – was the company’s most valuable publicity asset. (he did own seven of the machines.) Noted for their loping V-twin engines and tapered tanks, they were lightning-fast and only for the brave. As Lawrence said: “A…
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British Gentleman with Italian Cloth
Zagato Art Work In late 1960 the DB4GT Zagato was unveiled at the London Motor Show, clothed in a stunningly beautiful and lightweight body from the famous Italian coachbuilder. Only 19 examples were produced and this rarity is reflected in their high-value today. Price new: £5,470
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A Man With a Great Eye @tshaxson
Loving this shot for @classicdriver of the Ferrari 250 SWB Competizione arriving at the Windsor Castle for the 2016 Concours of elegance. Beautiful shot Tom! You will notice one of the most stylish You will notice one of the most stylish gentlemen on the left. Prince Michael of Kent. This ex Stirling Moss Ferrari is now owned…
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BIG BALLS
As per Jacky Ickx, in the early days of Formula one, in one lap on the Nurburgring, drivers were jumping 17 times, 17!! The most challenging (deadly?) track in the world. Here is a very famous picture of Jackie Stewart and Graham Hill at the Nurburgring in 1966. If you have raced on this track…
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3.0 Coupe Sport Leicht (Light)
Creative homologation at its best. The BMW engineers solution to the marketing departments requirements was to develop a limited production run ‘homologation special’ to meet the constrictive framework of the group 2 racing class regulations. By removing the trim, using thinner steel for the main body-shell, aluminium alloy for the doors, bonnet and boot lid;…
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The “LeMans Start”
The ” Le Mans Start” Since the first race in 1923, the standing start became a tradition in La Sarthe. Once the French flag dropped the drivers would have to sprint to their cars, strap themselves in or *not* and begin racing. To protest against safety concerns raised by organisers and drivers, Jacky Ickx walked…
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Ciao Carlo Riva
Carlo Riva ” I watched the sun come up and go down over the course of many years on board my yachts; today, I look back on my magnificent run with a sense of nostalgia.” 1922-2017 A man who made big waves in his industry.
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Name a better duo than Colin & Jim
Did Colin Chapman and Jim Clark represent the best Manager/Driver duo ever?
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911 do it all
Multitask ”The 911 is the only car that you can drive from an African safari to Le Mans, then to the theatre and onto the street of New York.” Ferdinand Porsche