Archive for February, 2024

February 29, 2024

Froggy McFrog Face

TR3

In need of a loving home to restore back to roadworthyness. This 1960 Triumph roadster is listed locally for six grand. Full tear down of chassis, engine upholstery and bodywork.

February 12, 2024

Red Sportster

Sweeping Lines and Sumptuous Curves

A thing of beauty! 1970 Triumph GT6 by legendary Italian automobile designer Giovanni Michelotti who also created cars of art for Lancia, Ferrari and Maserati. If music was a solid then the orchestral symphony would look like this.

February 8, 2024

On its tail

Lightning strike

The climb rate of the interceptor English Electric Lightning was 20,000’ per minute going perpendicular at the end of the runway and “going upstairs like a bat out of hell”. I bet it was one helluva ride for the pilots.

February 3, 2024

Made in Springfield

Back in Black

Out to carry out some errands on an overcast Saturday this bike was parked at the end of our valley. Of the cruisers I think Indian look the best. Chieftain on the road.