In part 7 of the “Frankfurt Flyer” build we will look at making compound curves in forming the nose, more tips for welding aluminum using a MIG welder with a spoolgun and an overview of my crash-course on building a body from scratch. HISTORY Before we get started on my build updates I’ll give you [...] [...more]
Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance is host to some of the rarest and most beautiful cars of the world. But this year showed an impressive display of vintage motorbikes as well. TMJ contributors Bob and Connie Schmitt give us a glimpse of a few of the standout bikes at the show. This 1953 NSU/Lambretta shown by [...] [...more]
This 1958 Ferrari 250GT Long Wheel Base car was named after the famous “Tour De France” ten day race. Built from 1956-1959, very few “TDF” cars remain. Even more rare are the 3 louver quarter windows. This particular car was shown at Wheels of Italy 2011 in Minneapolis, MN. If you haven’t attended the event, [...] [...more]
As an old friend of mine put it “This was the bike that every kid beat the hell out of until the kids realized the bike was unbeatable”. He should know, he owned a Honda dealership on the West Coast from 1968-1976. He still has several 0 mileage bikes stashed away in his garage, but [...] [...more]
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