Jumbo 9 Ton Steam Fire Engine – Circa 1889
There’s something captivating about the photograph on the left, even though it’s a still image it still manages to somehow convey both a sense of speed and a sense of noise, even over 100 years later.
Photography
Lady Mud Racer
There’s something fantastic about seeing a woman carving her way through mud deep enough to swallow most men whole. The fact that she’s doing it on what appears to be a vintage 2-stroke only makes it all the better.
Ford Transit Jump – Circa 1985
In 1985 stuntman Steve Matthews jumped a Ford Transit over 15 cars for charity, his prep work on the van before the jump involved nothing more than removing the glass and duct-taping the hood closed.
Ducati Meccanica
This is an old photograph of an old roadside Ducati pitstop, I’m not sure what the race in question was but I do like the fact that he seems to have almost an entire spare bike sitting in his wooden cases.
Clint Eastwood and his Austin Healey
The Austin Healey is a bit of an unusual choice for a Hollywood star, in the 60’s E-Types were exceedingly popular amongst the celluloid elite, as were Ferraris and drop top Mercedes.
Françoise Hardy on her Honda
Françoise Hardy was an iconic figure during the ’60s and ’70s, her music influenced millions including the likes of Bob Dylan and her effortless style heavily affected the fashion industry of the era. In some respects she was France’s answer to Audrey Hepburn, although arguably Hardy’s influence stretched further.
Lady Racer – Dane Rowe
This is another one of those brilliant photographs with no traceable backstory. It’s a captivating image so I decided to share it nonetheless. I’d love to know the tales behind the well worn leathers and slight scowl on her face
Vintage Indian Motorcycle Store
I thought it’d be a good idea to share this photograph of an old Indian motorcycle store and garage, it’s been the desktop wallpaper on my Mac for the past couple of months and never seems to get old.
Bill Milliken Racing The 1947 Pikes Peak Hillclimb
Bill Milliken is an astonishingly talented engineer, by the age of 19 he had already designed, built, flown and crashed his own aircraft, his fascination for machinery continued right through to the current day – he’s still alive and kicking at the age of 100.
Merry Christmas from Silodrome
Silodrome will be updating every single day without fail over the Christmas/New Years period so if you find yourself suffering through inane babble at yet another Christmas party, come hang out with us on the inter tubes. We’re always happy to see you and all we ever want to talk about is oily motorcycles, noisy automobiles and dapper duds.
Jackie Stewart vs Champagne
Jackie Stewart is one of the most famous and successful Formula 1 drivers to ever grace a circuit with his presence. He led the call in the 60’s and 70’s to make F1 a safer sport and had a number of near fatal accidents himself along the way.
Vintage Drifting
This incredible photograph of Robert Benoist drifting his V-12 Delage around the 1924 French Grand Prix circuit is just about the most perfect motor racing picture I’ve yet seen.