Austro-Italian car maker Carlo Abarth is perhaps best known for his rear engine competition cars, cars that have a well deserved reputation as delivering a “sting in the tail”, symbolized by the Abarth logo, a scorpion….
Colt Model 1855 Pattern Percussion Revolving Shotgun
When it first appeared the revolver action was used in both handguns and long-arms to provide a multi-shot capability at a time when most arms were single-shot or double-barrel muzzle-loaders. The largest of the revolving action…
The 9.3x74R – An Old Yet Modern Classic
The 9.3x74R is a current production and fairly popular cartridge in Europe. The cartridge dates back to about the year 1900 so it has been with us for over a century and shows no signs of…
Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
The Plymouth Road Runner Superbird was created to be a NASCAR winner for the 1970 competition season. The car was created with aerodynamics designed by a rocket scientist named John Pointer and the work by his…
Hollywood Characters – Rodd Redwing
Rodd Redwing was one of Hollywood’s “larger than life” characters. He was also a quiet achiever being a man whose influence was not limited to on-screen appearances, but from the results of his coaching which enabled…
MV Agusta 750S
The MV Agusta 750 S was a beautifully made and brilliantly performing high-performance sports motorcycle. Powered by a 72 bhp DOHC inline four cylinder 743.3 cc engine mounted transversely and equipped with a five speed cassette…