Sure, I know what you're thinking, what's so special about an early 60s Plymouth Valiant with a Slant Six? Well, to begin with, it brings back fond personal memories because I learned to drive in one, but wait, there's more! It has to do with Pratt and Miller Engineering and a certain doctor who thought one of these little grocery getters, the exact same model you see here, … [Read more...]
David Oreck’s 1944 Grand Champion Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing
If you appreciate fine machinery, your interests most likely spread beyond road going vehicles. For those of us with an eye on the sky, there are a few airplanes considered by aviation buffs to be among the finest ever designed and the Beech Staggerwing is one of those planes. David Oreck, yes, of vacuum cleaner fame, has been a pilot since World War II and his private airplane … [Read more...]
Another 1989 Honda GB500 in Astonishing Condition
After a while, you begin to wonder where all of these GB500s have been hiding. With only 3400 miles and no blemishes you can see in the photos, this one looks like it just arrived from 1989. The bike has been ridden, at least a little, but somehow, in those miles, no chips or scrapes or rubs appeared. There aren't even any scratches around the ignition where a key … [Read more...]
1992 Ducati 888 Corsa
If you were a Ducatisti in 1992, the bike of choice was the Ducati 888 Corsa, a follow on to the 851, the 888 was ridden by Doug Polen to consecutive Superbike World Championships in 1991 and 1992. … [Read more...]
1996 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 Racing Limited Edition
The Moto Guzzi Daytona, first marketed in 1992, is, more or less, the production version of the prototype fielded by Dr. John Wittner, who went racing with rider Doug Brauneck and won the 1987 AMA Pro-Twin Championship. The Daytona, equipped with 4 valve heads and fuel injection, went through a series of models with minor variations and in 1996, the limited edition … [Read more...]