Burt
If the above certificate means nothing to you, then you don’t know who Burt Munro is. Not knowing who Burt is is an offence that’ll get you tarred and feathered around this part of the internet.
Racing
Harley-Davidson XR750TT
This stunning Harley-Davidson XR750TT is one of only 10 made in 1972, Harley used the bikes to race and win on both sides of the Atlantic, in fact, Clay Rayborn used an XR750TT to win 3 out of 6 races in 1972′s Trans-Atlantic Match Races.
Britten – Backyard Visionary – The Documentary
The story of John Britten is one of those real-life Hollywood stories, in fact if had been written as a fictional script it would have seemed too far fetched to be even remotely believable.
Chevado
If you’ve ever been curious to see the underside of a vintage drag racer, we’ve got you covered.
King Kenny
When people talk about “The King” in the world of motorcycle racing, they aren’t talking about a hamburger loving crooner with a penchant for shiny suits, they’re talking about this man. King Kenny Roberts.
Golddigger
We’ve been going through a bit of a vintage drag phase over here at Silodrome for the past few weeks, I think it’s because few other motorsports provide so many captivating photographs in such a small space of time.
1959 Lister-Chevrolet
The 1959 Lister-Chevrolet is one of those remarkable historical curiosities that most of us have never heard of, the eye-catching design was the work of Frank Costin, a man who is almost certainly the most underrated automotive designer of the last century.
1965 Ducati 250 Mach 1
The 1965 Ducati 250 Mach 1 was a major motorcycle for the Italian marque, the performance of the single cylinder 250cc engine quickly made it a popular choice across Europe and it wasn’t long till Mike Rogers used one to win the 250cc production-class at the Isle of Man TT.
Factory 5 GTM
The Factory 5 GTM Supercar is the American answer to the highly-acclaimed, British made Ultima GTR. Both are kit built supercars with a mid-mounted engine, space-frame chassis, fibreglass body shell and a top speed that’ll make your eyes water.
California 1000 Air Race
The 1970 California 1000 Air Race was a remarkable spectacle, the race was listed as “unlimited” meaning you could fly anything you wanted and modify it in anyway you liked. In short, it was a proper air race.
Flat Track Kid
There’s something wonderful about this old photograph, I think the most impressive part of it is the boy’s perfectly positioned left foot. He looks for all the world like a crusty flat track old timer.
1962 Porsche 356 B Coupe
The Porsche 356 B Coupe is quite easily one of the most beautiful cars ever made, it’s also one of the stand-out motor cars of the 20th century from an automotive design perspective…