Winchester Pre 64 Model 70
If you were only allowed to have one rifle what would it be? For me that has been an easy question to answer for decades now, I have a top of the list and a second…
Saleen S7
One reviewer of the twin turbocharged Saleen S7 said of its power “too much gas and you’ll smoke the rear tires easily”. If you are looking for a road going GT car that is actually faster…
On Any Sunday – Original Movie Poster
When I began learning a Japanese sword art over a decade ago I was told that if you ask a Japanese teacher why he practices the Japanese sword that he will skillfully change the subject and…
Lawrence of Arabia – Original Movie Poster
The movies never seem to get the story right. When I was young I went to see the movie “Lawrence of Arabia” and happily believed that it was a historical account of what had actually happened….
Fired Ordnance Novelties
Bottle openers and pens made from fired cartridges are nice conversation pieces and no doubt many of us own, or have owned such items. Those of us who enjoy an occasional cigar need an ash tray…
Beaumont Adams Percussion Revolver
The Beaumont variation of the Adams revolver brought in a patented double action mechanism in February of 1856. This was a significant advantage over the competing Colt single action design and for a while the two…
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Those of you who are rifle shooters will know that 600 yards is a long way. 600 yards is the distance it takes to stop a Bugatti Veyron from 400 km/hr, which is not it’s top…
The Charlie McCarron Collection of Holden Cars
I wonder how many of you have ever heard of a “Holden”, and how many of you may have seen, or driven, or even owned one? Because if you do not live in Australia it is…
Beechcraft C45H
The Beechcraft C45H is one of the post war variants of the original Beechcraft C18 of the 1930’s. The C18 has been an aircraft that has seen a great many modifications and models over its thirty…
Ferrari 512 BB Koenig Special
Willy Koenig and his customizations of performance cars is a controversial subject. When it comes to Ferrari’s Koenig’s work will either be appreciated for the performance tuning and bodywork modification that it is, undoubtedly improving the…