A Brief History of the Ariel Square Four
The Ariel Square Four is one of the most famous names among Britain’s original “big” bikes, standing side-by-side with the likes of Brough Superior and Vincent HRD.
Engineering
MV Agusta 861 Magni – Italian Motorcycle Royalty
This MV Agusta 861 Magni is the work of Arturo Magni and his sons, Arturo was a legendary Italian engineer who joined MV Agusta in the early 1950s after a stint with Gilera. Any student…
The Turbo Maximus – A 200 hp Turbocharged Yamaha by Derek Kimes
This article was written by the builder of Turbo Maximus – Derek Kimes. When possible we like to bring you the story of a build in the words of the person who built it to…
The Amphibious Dobbertin HydroCar – A $1 Million Dollar 762 HP Boat/Car Hybrid
The Dobbertin HydroCar is an amphibious vehicle that took 10 years to develop with over $1 million USD invested in research, development, and construction. The HydroCar can be driven on land for extended periods thanks…
A Technical Drawing By Ettore Bugatti
Ettore Bugatti was one of the early motoring world’s greatest characters, almost as famous for his gruff and oftentimes hilarious customer service as he was for his engineering genius. On dealing with a customer who…
MotoGP™ Technology – The Must-Read Book by Neil Spalding
The book MotoGP™ Technology by Neil Spalding is officially licensed by MotoGP™, and it’s widely recognized as an essential book to get your hands on if you want an in-depth working knowledge of modern motorcycle…
The Most Expensive Motorcycle In The World – The Vincent Black Lightning
The Vincent Black Lightning was the fastest and most desirable motorcycle in the world when it was released in 1948. A factory-delivered Black Lightning was capable of 150 mph if you were brave enough, and…
Airfix Combustion Engine Kit – A Transparent Working Engine Model
The Airfix Combustion Engine Kit is a model engine powered by batteries that has red lights in the spark plugs to show firing order. It works mechanically just like a real engine, with a crankshaft…
Short Film: Constructing a Car Engine In The 1930s
This short film shows what went into building a car engine back in the 1930s, including casting, forging, machining, assembly, and testing. It’s a remarkable look back at how it was done before the robots…
Short Film: Murray Walker Meets Enzo Ferrari – 1987
This short film was shot in 1987 as part of the British sports television show “Grandstand”, it could very well have been lost to history but fortunately it’s been uploaded from an old VHS tape…
The Bol d’Or by Walt Siegl Motorcycles – A Featherlight MV Agusta F3
Walt Siegl is deservedly known as one of the finest custom motorcycle builders in the world, but we’ve always associated him more with Ducatis than any other marque. The Bol d’Or is a step away from…
An Original Concorde Attitude Display Indicator
This is an original Concorde attitude display indicator, oftentimes referred to as an artificial horizon. As with many aircraft, the attitude display indicator on the Concorde was positioned front and center for both the captain…