Harley-Davidson felt that they needed to field a smaller motorcycle than their big V-twin traditional bikes. To this end they obtained 50% share in Italian motorcycle maker Aermacchi and brought the Harley-Davidson “Sprint” range of motorcycles…
Miss America VIII was regarded as the best of Nap Lisee’s racing hydroplane boats. Capable of speeds over 100mph she was owner Gar Wood’s favorite of the ten Miss America boats he had built. Fast Facts…
The Fiat Abarth 1000 TC Berlina Corsa Tipo 5M was the ultimate iteration of the Abarth competition cars based on the diminutive Fiat 600. This family of cars forged a significant success record in 1960’s motorsport….
This Stammer Roadster is the creation of a man named Fred Stammer who was a metalworker with aircraft industry experience. Designed and made by Fred Stammer on a modified Willys 77 chassis and fitted with a…
The Matchless Silver Arrow was a motorcycle that featured an unusual 18° side-valve V-twin engine that was said to be “vibrationless”. The bike also had a quite advanced suspension for the 1930’s giving it a reputation…
The Van Veen OCR1000 is a motorcycle that few have heard of. It was powered by a 996cc Comotor Wankel rotary engine and it was superbly made with excellence in performance, handling, and build quality. Fast…
