The Harley-Davidson X8E was arguably the first “Big Twin”. Introduced in the second half of 1912 the X8E had a 60 cu. in. (1000cc) engine putting out 8hp replacing its 6.5hp predecessor. This was Harley-Davidson’s first…
When I was young I understood the fascination of sports cars and all the adrenaline pumping excitement they provide. I did a racing driver’s course for a few months to get track and rally experience, until…
I’ve long had a penchant for the the Lee-Enfield. I grew up in England and a .303 Lee-Enfield was the first rifle I ever fired. As I recall I was about eight years old and my…
An Aston Martin that was designed by an Italian would have to be an exciting car to drive, and the Aston Martin Ulster of 1934-1936 was exactly that. Aston Martin Ulsters can be found with both…
The Mercedes-Benz 540 K (1936-1944) was the next stage of development of the 500 K (1934-1936), and thus a development of the legendary SSK. Both these cars were designed by Friedrich Geiger who later came to…
Daimler whose factory was located in Stuggart, and Mercedes with their factory in Mannheim, joined together in 1926 to create Daimler-Benz A.G. To affirm this new partnership the new logo of the three pointed star surrounded…
Christmas is a time when we are called to remember that God sent His only begotten Son to give His life for each of us. God is love, and Jesus defined that love saying “Greater love…
When you bring home the venison or turkey, whether you’ve acquired it in a fair chase hunt or just from a little hunt down at the local supermarket, once its prepared and roasted and takes its…
Amongst the firearm inventions that failed one of the more obscure is the Standard Arms Model G gas operated self-loading rifle and its sibling the Model M which did away with the gas operation completely and…
The Vincent Black Prince is a motorcycle that, if you see one in your rear view mirror, you are likely to think “its a cop” and slow down and drive nicely. Phil Vincent described it as…