by Mike - The Double Four Valve (DFV) engine developed by Keith Duckworth (August 10, 1933 – December 19, 2005) at Cosworth is one of the most successful engines in racing history. The DFV engine revolutionized Formula One racing. The … [Read more...]
Can You Really Trust Classic Car Auction Companies?
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - As a potential buyer at a classic car auction it can be easy to fall into the trap of buying a car that we may later regret buying. It is difficult to perform a proper inspection at an auction and test drives are not the norm. Buyers … [Read more...]
The World’s Four Fastest Seats Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
April 25, 2011 By 3 Comments
by Mike - Initially it was called the Iso Rivolta S4 when introduced in 1967 but the name was changed to Iso Rivolta Fidia after some initial design and quality problems. "The World's Four Fastest Seats" was the Iso marketing slogan. This … [Read more...]
Tesla Roadster – Test Ride
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - We were able to land a test ride in the new Tesla Roadster in August 2006 at Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week. This was the early period for this new electric car and the transmission was stuck in second gear. There were only … [Read more...]
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