Delage Biplace Course Type F from 1908
Delage Biplace course Type F from 1908, one cylinder, 1265 cc, 18 HP, 80 km/h
More2019 Bristol Bullet. Marker pen drawing by Joan Mañé
2019 Bristol Bullet. Marker pen drawing by Joan Mañé
MoreRed Ferrari Mondial (Type F108) Cabriolet
The Ferrari Mondial (Type F108) is a mid-engined, V8, grand tourer manufactured and marketed by Ferrari between 1980 and 1993 – with styling by Pininfarina and bodywork by Carrozzeria Scaglietti.
MorePICK OF THE WEEK: Monday, 2nd November – Sunday, 8th November, 2020
Due to Covid regulations, all venues are operating at 30% capacity.
(I’ve rung round and most events are fully booked but organisers say it is worth going on a waiting list and then ring again just before the event to see if there’s been any cancellations.)
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Saturday, 7th November at 17h in the Church of Sant Serni, …
MoreValence is the gateway to the south of France and perfect for a weekend
Valence is a commune in south-eastern France, the capital of the Drôme department and within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
By its geographical location, Valence is one of the points of compulsory passage between Paris and the Mediterranean Sea. Its position at the centre of the meridian axis of the Rhone Valley places the city at the mouth …
MoreThe Matra R422 missile
The Matra R422 missile is a semi-active electromagnetically guided surface-to-air missile designed by Matra (France) in the 1950s.
The R422 was developed by Matra as part of the French army’s SA20 program for long-range surface-to-air (SALP). It was then in competition with DEFA PARCA and SNCASE SE.4400. It had to be able to intercept bombers flying …
MoreLamborghini 400GT 2+2 Superleggera from 1966
The second 400 GT, commonly known as the 400 GT 2+2, had a different roofline, and minor sheetmetal changes compared to the 350 GT and first 400 GT.
A total of 224 units of the 400 GT 2+2 were built from 1966 to 1968, when it was replaced with the Islero.
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MoreThe most powerful liquid-propellant rocket engine in the world: RD-170. Designed by V. Glushko in 1976
Liquid-propellant rocket engine RD-170. Designed by V. Glushko in 1976. RD-170 – the most powerful liquid-propellant engine. Its operating time – about two minutes. During this time it consumes 2393 kg of oxidizer and fuel per second: a 60-ton railway tanker passes through its turbopump in just 25 seconds.
MoreBlue Citroën C61 truck from 1930: Martell cognac delivery
Blue Citroën C61 truck from 1930: Martell cognac delivery. Cognac city model
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