Old Cars Weekly

Lecture de 6 min

If not for a series of mostly good jobs, several of the “other kind” and some subtle but insistent prodding from a generous friend, Bob Rubino might not be running Mil-Spec Vehicle Restorations. “We work on everything from jeeps to tanks,” said Rubin

Fast Bikes

Lecture de 4 min

You can spot a ZXR400 a mile off with those distinctive up-and-over air scoop hoses. And I think they are a pretty cool looking bike. Dated, yes, but still cool. I always wanted one of these too because I remember them being dead popular on the race

VWt

Lecture de 5 min

It has been said many times, and it’s hard to argue against that Cornwall is the spiritual home of the camper van. With its beautiful beaches, wide open spaces and diminishingly narrow country lanes, it is the perfect habitat for a compact camper. So

Farms and Farm Machinery

Lecture de 3 min

From memory, the initial conversation went something like this. “Do you know what would make unbelievably cool television? We should use Komatsu machines to carve out a rally track and get me in the passenger seat as a rally champion zooms the car ar

RC Car Action

Lecture de 1 min

vgracing.com Since 2003 VG Racing has been producing RC parts and custom-fit roll cages for your wildest ride. Whether it’s an ECX, HPI, Team Associated, Team Losi, or a Traxxas car or truck they’ve got your cage. They consistently produce RC parts a

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Lecture de 3 min

My first motorcycle was a Honda C90. It wasn’t new more than than 35 years ago when I bought it. It was distinctly less new after I finished riding it round a field for 12 months. I can’t even remember where I bought it from or how I sold it, but it

BBC Top Gear Magazine

Lecture de 3 min

The tendons in my forearms creak ominously as I swing from the tackle block of a giant crane, wondering if it’s too late to get a real job. I can feel my face turning red with the effort, and regret a heavy breakfast as my grip slackens and my finger

Old Bike Australasia

Lecture de 1 min

In 1974 my wife and I did UK and Europe with a 736cc Rickman-Enfield purchased from Elite Motors Tooting (£500). I bought the bike by cheque sent airmail after reading the story in that green Motor Cycle paper (AMCN) of the day. Departing London on 2

Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine

Lecture de 2 min

AT JUST 7.6 LITRES, the Honda CRF450L’s titanium tank is light in weight but also light on capacity. When you’re play riding around your favourite forest or ride park, the bike’s fuel range is adequate, thanks to the miserly fuel injection but when y

5280 Magazine

Lecture de 1 min

This company with offices in Lakewood and Las Vegas boasts a fleet of vintage VW vans tricked out with beds and stainless-steel sinks. From $150 per night, rockymountaincampervans.com With stripped-down yet comfy interiors (a bed, cushy bench seats,

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Lecture de 2 min

All good things come to an end, and so does my time with the Interceptor 650. I will miss it, but I have lots of good memories to look back to. So, now that it’s time to say goodbye, this is a good time to have a frank and open discussion about the h

Australian Mountain Bike

Lecture de 1 min

Secure fit on the vehicle Bikes are held very securely Some storage options Adaptable mounting points Increasingly limited use as trays shrink! RRP: $299 thule.com.au ■

dune buggies and hot VWs

Lecture de 3 min

KEEPING WITH TRADITION, the night before the big show, local dealership Volkswagen SouthTowne hosted an Open House for everyone to meet and mingle before the event itself. It’s a chance to register for the show and pickup an event T-shirt early as we

Go: Drive & Camp

Lecture de 1 min

Maximum number of vehicles? Unlimited. Do I get a map? No. Will I scratch my vehicle? Only minor scratches. They should polish out. Do I need to take a compressor? Yes. Can I turn around halfway? Yes. Is there cellphone signal? Yes. Best time t

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Lecture de 4 min

I hate to use the M word, but I have to: the ‘Modern’ H1 supercharged beast was a highlight of my testing tasks a few years ago. Hell, I thrashed it so hard Kawasaki made me buy them a new rear tyre, rear fender and inner guard as there was so much m

Go: Drive & Camp

Lecture de 2 min

From the outside, it may look like a Sherpa, but the new Badger, a fibreglass caravan for two people (and maybe one child) has a fresh approach to layout. What makes the caravan unique is its patented fold-out double bed. The Badger’s entire right pa

BIKE India

Lecture de 1 min

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES HAVE INTRODUCED A NEW PRE-OWNED motorcycle warranty programme, called “Triumph Approved”. The programme allows owners of used Triumph motorcycles to avail of a one-year unlimited mileage warranty applicable to the company’s entire

Vintage Roadscene Archive

Lecture de 1 min

The company looked at a number of different vehicles and Peter Seaword remembers everyone was impressed when B & W Commercials from the Midlands offered a new Scania Vabis LB76 – it was LGK 4D in factory primer – it was so different to anything seen

Caravan World

Lecture de 3 min

We wouldn’t go outback without our MAXTRAX and although they’re not the only recovery device we rely on, they’re the first we’ll try and often the only ones we need. I even have a set in my own car that come with me to the shops (I know I should take

Old Glory

Lecture de 1 min

Editor-at-large - Former York school teacher who has worked with the editor since 1995 and has a wealth of knowledge on steam, commercials and tractors. Technical and Vintage World Editor - Derek’s knowledge is extensive, a steam roller owner since t

Dirt Action

Lecture de 4 min

STORY MATT BERNARD PHOTOGRAPHY KATRINA BERNARD It sounds like I'm spoilt, but in the 10 years I’ve been lucky enough to have project bikes there have been a few that I haven’t been too worried about finishing with and sending back to their headquarte

Old Glory

Lecture de 1 min

Editor-at-large - Former York school teacher who has worked with the editor since 1995 and has a wealth of knowledge on steam, commercials and tractors. Technical and Vintage World Editor - Derek’s knowledge is extensive, a steam roller owner since t

Australian Motorcyclist

Lecture de 7 min

I PICKED UP THIS MONTH’S copy of Aus Mototorcyclist with a vague thought in the back of my mind that it might be an opportune time to do a bit of an update on a very long running project, Charlie’s Outback Tourer. Much to my surprise on browsing thro

Tractor & Machinery

Lecture de 2 min

Tell us about yourself… I was a farmer in the Cumnock area of Ayrshire until about 1990. I always looked after my tractors and machinery myself, doing welding, joinery work, building sheds and the like. That was until I had to move to another farm ab

Scootering

Lecture de 3 min

Living by the coast has its benefits – nice sandy beaches and deep blue sea, something we all dream of. However, the salty seawater can play havoc with metal, causing it to corrode and rust at a much faster pace than normal. Imagine that happening to

The Classic MotorCycle

Lecture de 4 min

As frequent readers will know, I always stop by the NACC stand at the Stafford show as I have a soft spot for the underdog. One of my first introductions to cyclemotors was sketching a Trojan Mini Motor at Mallory Park around seven years ago. Origina

Motor Boat & Yachting

Lecture de 1 min

Italian design studio Lazzarini’s latest concept is a bizarre 82ft amphibious power-cat nicknamed the ‘Crabmaran’. Called Pagurus, Latin for crab, this unlikely vessel was designed for the military but has since been adapted for a leisure role. Power

VWt

Lecture de 4 min

Jose Miguel Adanez (36) and Laura Hernández (38) from Toledo, Spain have been together for 15 years. They have also been travelling the world for the same amount of time and between them have created Descubre Sin Limites (or Discover Without Limits).

Shooting Times & Country

Lecture de 1 min

Check your trailer tyres. New legislation has come into force concerning the requirements for trailer tyres. The rules are complex and will cover many shoot trailers and beaters’ wagons. The CLA advises that “to comply with this new regulation, owner

Go: Drive & Camp

Lecture de 1 min

It weighs 400 kg less and you can load 65 kg more into a Fortuner. Similar towing capacity but the tow bar is optional, not standard. Lighter on fuel with a caravan in tow but it has a smaller fuel tank. ■