“It is extraordinarily difficult to explain in words or writing the exact fascination of a big, fast car of the type so ably represented by the big Bentley speed model.” So said the reviewer in the…
Bentley 6½ Litre Speed Six Sportsman’s Saloon
Richard Chapman Engraved Winchester Model 1895
The lever action rifle is arguably the iconic American rifle. Lever action rifles were those favored by US President Theodore Roosevelt from his early Model 1876 to his favored rifle that he took on African safari…
Seabreacher – Ultimate Diving Machine
Have you ever watched dolphins playing in the water? Racing, jumping, diving and generally having a great time. Perhaps you’ve had them following your speedboat or zooming ahead of you as if to show the way….
Purdey Double Rifle and Shotgun Set
Amongst the best of the London “best” guns are created in the workshops of James Purdey & Sons, Ltd. in Audley House, 57 – 58 South Audley Street, London, a short walk from Hyde Park. Established…
Bruchet-Darne Double Barrel Sliding Breech Shotgun
Darne guns and rifles are made with a unique sliding breech mechanism operated by a “T” lever at the top of the breech. Lifting the “T” lever slides the wedge shaped breech block to the rear…
Rover Gas Turbine Cars
With the British government announcing their plan to ban all petrol (gasoline) and diesel cars by 2040 the unimaginative will of course assume that everyone will un-creatively have to buy electric cars or ride “environmentally friendly”…
