Starting up some classic and vintage cars can be a complex process, so imagine what it must be like to make an original P-51D Mustang aircraft from the 1940s come alive.
As you might have guessed, starting the P-51 it takes a little work, but the result certainly seems worth the trouble.
Having a pair of camshafts at the top of the engine may be pretty standard fair today, but that wasn’t the case back in the day. To show how this setup evolved into what it is today, here‘s an in-depth look at a few early adopters of DOHC setups, all courtesy of the Brumos Collection as part of its “Inside the 59” video series.
Even though he is normally busy either being the front man for one of the most recognizable bands on the planet or enjoying his collection of classic cars, AC/DC's Brian Johnson has taken some time off to be one of the over 80 individuals lined up to judge the Concours d’Cancelation Presented by Hagerty.
What exactly is the Concours d’Cancelation Presented by Hagerty? It's a virtual concours event created as a way to support the numerous real-world concours events impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The best part, though, is that anyone can enter–and at no charge.
For more information about the Concours d’Cancelation and how you can enter, visit the official website at canceledconcours.com.
Even though cars can get pretty dirty when they are driven, they can also accumulate a good amount of dirt and grime by just sitting.
Normally, a little bit of elbow grease and soapy water or even just some quick detailer is enough to bring it back to at least a decent condition, but what about an ultra-rare Bizzarrini that’s been sitting for some 32 years?
Ever had to start a vehicle by striking a shotgun shell with a hammer? Well, if you want to start up a vintage Field Marshal tractor, it's a necessary part of the start-up process.
Sure, it may be a blank cartridge, but that doesn't make the process any less unusual.
For the most part, bump starting a car isn’t too hard, but what about doing so by yourself with a vintage Maserati 250F while mid-race?
As it turns out, all you need is some determination and a bit muscle.
Cable racing—also called tether racing—is sort of like setting land speed records crossed with slot car racing. Of course, don’t let the relatively small size of the cars fool you, as they are capable of speeds well north of 100 mph.
Back in 1967, when this video was shot, the world record was already 150 mph. However, a quick internet search reveals that today’s world record is at a whopping 214 mph.
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In an effort to combine the excitement of the Festival of Speed, the Goodwood Revival and Members' Meetings into an event that can be enjoyed with minimal person-to-person contact, the Goodwood SpeedWeek is a free live event that anyone can watch.
The stream started a few days ago, but there is still plenty of action happening right now.
Nowadays, the BMW 2002 is often considered one of the best sport sedans ever sold—and even one of the best cars ever sold by the German marque.
As much as that may be the case for today, what did the world think about it back in 1973? Here is a review courtesy "Drive in" from Thames TV discussing just that.
We won't spoil the review, but it's safe to say that the 2002 was a worthy contender then and is a worthy contender today.