Saab 900 Speedster

Built in 1984 in collaboration between designer Leif Mellberg (who was also the designer of Saab EV1 prototype) and Swedish car magazine “Teknikens Varld“. It took a 900, shortened the chassis and cleaned up those lines giving it a more custom look.

2016 Manchester Bike Show

Now in its 5^th year this show is well in to the swing of things the all the usual suspects in attendance, bike manufacturers, clothing, tools and of cause the bike clubs. However this year there feels like there’s been a shift, the clubs attending did the organizers proud with a massive variety of machinery.

FEI X3

The X3 looks impressive, it’s even more impressive when you learn it was built as part by students at School of Industrial Engineering (FEI) in São Paulo, Brazil. It was showcased at the 1972 São Paulo motor show to high acclaim.

Random Picture: 1939 Napier Railton Special

Would you be happy sat there ahead of the front wheels with no crash protection traveling at 394mph with those two aircraft engines inches behind you screaming-

1985 MG Midget Concept

In 1985 the MG Midget with its classic lines, had only been out of production for 5 years when this concept was released. The brief was to create a spiritual successor to that iconic car, however there’s always a catch, it had to utilise as many existing parts as possible.

1977 AMC AM Van Concept

Okay it’s only a concept, built at 3/4 size, but just look at it. It’s just everything about the 70’s at on 4 wheels. Oh and those wheels all driven, add in the mix those “Turbo” stickers, porthole windows and “Vanning” paint job and strips. It’s obvious what market AMC were after, young with disposable income. As you’ll guess it didn’t get past this concept, after all in 1977 with its more rounded shape it was already dated in the age of the wedge.

Random Picture: "Lefty"

There are some car modifications that just scream out unsafe and un-necessary this is one from "back in the day", I just don't understand why it would be easier!!!!!