The Traveller – the original British ‘woodie’ was the longer wheelbase Mini with distinctive rear bodywork decorative trim. Also called the Countryman it was the luxury Mini for those Barbour wearing, Hunter booted rural wannabes. Well, back in the sixties there was no such things as hipsters or yuppies. But, this diminutive estate was a cool runabout.
December 1, 2016
November 30, 2016
Minx
Clubman – also known in original guise as the Traveller, Estate, Austin ‘Shooting Brake’. People loved Sir Alec Issigonis’ diminutive Mini but needed a slightly larger carrier. Hence the longer wheelbase.
November 29, 2016
Quarter Mile
Burnin’ Rubber – classic Ed “Ratfink” Roth pen & ink illustration of a screaming Triumph drag shooting off for a sub ten second run at the strip. Great dimensional logo in speedy perspective and nice smoke detail around the fat rear tire.
November 25, 2016
Number Four
Dirt Track Doll – hittin’ the corner of an earthen oval. Big sixties Brit twin shod in rugged tires, ground clearing pipes, and wide tracker bars.
November 20, 2016
Paul Newman
Dragline: “He was smiling…That’s right. You know, that, that Luke smile of his. He had it on his face right to the very end. Hell, if they didn’t know it ‘fore, they could tell right then that they weren’t a-gonna beat him. That old Luke smile. Old Luke, he was some boy. Cool Hand Luke. Hell, he’s a natural-born world-shaker.”
November 18, 2016
Redhead Ready
Racing Trim – fiery tress’d lass aboard a slim trim Triumph racer. She just needs some snug boots, soft gloves and a sporting daubed helmet to reign in the carmine locks.
November 11, 2016
Solo
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. – RIP Robert Vaughn (1932-2016) Last of the Seven. Many know him as Agent Napoleon Solo, others as Lee from John Sturges’ classic remake of The Seven Samurai. I like him as slimy politician Chalmers opposite Steve McQueens film Bullitt. [Frank Bullitt to Chalmers] “You believe what you want. Look, you work your side of the street, and I’ll work mine.”
November 6, 2016
Morries Place
Tanks a Lot – one of the reasons for scooting about the boonies beyond Chicagoland yesterday was to stop in to see Ed Zender at Morries Place in Ringwood. I enjoy just looking around the place; always interesting British esoterica on hand to ogle. Some of the classic details are just marvellous to peruse: the sunny orange and chrome Victor tank; worn out pinstriping over a sky blue AJS tank; mid century orange scheme on the chrome framed Rickman; and the jewel-like ruby starburst badge on a Lightning. Better than an art gallery for me….
November 1, 2016
Barbara Gordon
BatGirl! The Gal Wonder zips through the dark crime riddled streets of Gotham on her BatBike. Early Detective Comics had her zooming ahead of the Dynamic Duo as the distinctive Bat Signal is shone skyward by her father, Commissioner Gordon. POW BAM
October 20, 2016
Single Moto
Throwback Thursday- here’s an example of the wee 250 Trophy I bought when first arriving in the US back in ’98. Decent tool to scoot about the City, finding my way around, got my US drivers license on it too! About as much power as a wind-up toy; but Lake Shore Drive was mighty fun on it!
October 16, 2016
Fender Triumphcaster
Air Guitar – the roar of an engine or the burr of chords strummed is music to many ears. But for the devotees of both two-wheeled motion and an electric ‘axe’ then I suppose you’d better ride with same d tool across your back.
“Jump!”
October 13, 2016
Noble Nobel
Wandering Troubadour – Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature earlier today. “The unwashed phenomenon – The original vagabond” as Joan Baez sang. Of course we know the story of his Triumph Tiger crash in ’66 which allowed him to change direction reflectivly.
Great songwriter with words that can pierce your soul.
October 6, 2016
Silly Cycles
Krazy MotoSickles – old chewing gum cards of custom bikes and a bunch of kooky riders. Very sixties/seventies. Ed Roth aka Big Daddy, would be proud!
” Wot is …is…what aint…aint…! ”
October 3, 2016
A Man, A Plan, An Ambition, A Cub
Goal Achieved – I set out to put together a vintage trials motorcycle over three years ago. Using examples such as this image as guidance and inspiration you can achieve your objective.
October 2, 2016
Bella Bella
Coming or Going – a gorgeous 650 BSA Lightning prepared by Spain’s La Raiz garage.
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