Cars and bikes I’ve come across in my travels

[Andy J]

Here’s one for Julian 1936 Bentley. We were on a ride in the Victorian high country and met this up on top of Mt Hotham. Owner was a lovely guy. When asked what it was worth he replied that you would have to ask his children View attachment 100696View attachment 100697View attachment 100698

Judging by the state of the seats, it’s not worth a lot.

 

[Jo]

Judging by the state of the seats, it’s not worth a lot.

If they're still the original ones from 1936, one could consider it an acceptable patina ...

 

[Tippie]

Mr. John Steed´s car?

 

[Vince]

There is an old English comedy film about a Scottish bloke learning to drive one of those. Very funny except for the gear grinding, hopefully a sound effect.

Google Search

 

[CLEMTOG]

the sreats, pedals and steering wheel all seem to portray the same amount of use and age, absolutely lovely.
CLEM

 

[Beucars]

Was in Japan last week

 

[78jotadave]

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Any details, is it Japanese?

 

[Beucars]

Any details, is it Japanese?

It is a Mikado type freight train as far as I know. It is not longer being used and on display at Shiojiri City Hall in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Quit a lot of information can be found when Googling D51155 steam train, cheers Jeroen

 

[chrisk]

Ah, trains.
Will be familiar to most Aussies on here at least, but I do like the German designed ABT rack and pinion rail system built in the late 1890's now rebuilt as a tourist train from Queenstown Tasmania. A separate engine operates the pinions which engage with the centre rack to haul the train up steep climbs (1 in 20) back in mining days. (I think this steam engine burns oil these days) I tried to take a pic on the climb but not very clear so this one at least shows the centre rack...........
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I need a few beers, while thinking about how they stopped the dry fire tubes from melting on the way uphill. Maybe it has something to do with the painted 3C type headers pictured

 

[Alzero]

Monsoon season is over, so I took the family car to the wash. Mine is on the left. This is at the local superstore, Korean owned LotteMart. Just drop it off on your way into the store and pick it 15 minutes later. They also wash, sanitize and dry your helmet inside and out. Total cost just over $2.00

 

[Andy]

Annual Boxing Day racing at the Cemetery Circuit in Whanganui today, it always brings out a few classics, some spectating and some racing. Couldn’t get around everything but here’s a couple of crackers





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[chrisk]

Annual Boxing Day racing at the Cemetery Circuit in Whanganui today, it always brings out a few classics, some spectating and some racing. Couldn’t get around everything but here’s a couple of crackers

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So many youngns at the track!

 

[Vince]

Andy, I forget his name, but what's happened to your Kiwi mate on here, the Racing bike engine builder bloke with the Britten history? He hasn't been around here for ages. He was big-time involved with the Kiwi Bike race scene. Just googled it, Greg T. He hasn't been around since March this year. He was having health issues, I think.

 

[The Sock]

Pied Bull, Farningham Boxing Day Meet.
A few nice Triples, unfortunately not Laverdas.

 

[The Sock]

A few Nortons, too.

 

[The Sock]

And a few Jap Classics.

 

[Andy J]

Some more bikes and nutters at Whanganui today....

 

[chrisk]

Some more bikes and nutters at Whanganui today....

Outa my way you blokes! Love it.

 

[chrisk]

Annual Boxing Day racing at the Cemetery Circuit in Whanganui today, it always brings out a few classics, some spectating and some racing. Couldn’t get around everything but here’s a couple of crackers



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This Harris framed GSX is a ball tearer!

 

[Andy]

That Harris is ridden by good young bloke called Rogan, who I’m proud to say has lapped me in the bucket class