The newsletter for petrol heads !

I have created this newsletter as a hub for everything motor-related: from captivating pictures and the latest news to intriguing products and accessories that catch my eye.

Rather than a narrow focus on a particular automotive niche, this newsletter takes a broad view of what's out there - things that are interesting, cool, and informative. My tastes range from classic cars and hotrods to mopeds and vans, and I often delve into the artistic and fashion aspects associated with these realms.

If you're ready for an eclectic journey through my automotive passions, I invite you to sign up and let's embark on this adventure together.

News.

I came across this amusing article on what is probably my favourite van of all time, the Citroen H. Yes, I know the VW split screen is cool but to me, this big box on wheels is just perfect.

Locally there are two of these beasts permanently parked up as trendy coffee/pizza outlets, but I would love to pick one up as a daily driver

Read the article on Jalopnik here

Cars.

Top Fuel Drag Racing - have a look at these 300+ MPH runs

A few interesting Drag Racing facts

• Top Fuel drag cars are the fastest accelerating racing vehicles in the world.

• Under full throttle, a top-fuel engine will consume around 11.2 gallons of nitro methane per second!

• A fully loaded Boeing 747 consumes jet fuel at the same rate but with 25% less energy being produced.

• The supercharged, fuel-injected nitromethane-burning engines produce an estimated 10,000 horsepower about 50 times that of the average street car

   

Bikes.

How is this for a Honda Monkey custom bike its a GC-MK000 MONKEY RACER REPLICA

Rebuilt in Japan this bike looks super cool, like a cross between a bike and a WWII fighter aircraft. The cowl was based on old race bikes

For more cracking images have a look here

Art - Mr Cartoon

The LA artist who started as a graffiti artist before moving onto murals, album art, logos, and now most famously tattoos

Check out his amazing work below and for more on Mr Cartoon check out LA Originals on Netflix

Youtube. - channels I’m watching

The Racers is a short film with some of F1’s greatest

EDC.

Magnet Car mount for phones

Car Mount Phone Holder Magnetic Dashboard, Strong Universal Holder, 360 Rotatable Cradle Tilts

I have been using a version of this phone cradle for over a year now and of all the phone holders I have tried this has been the easiest and most reliable.

Attach the mount where you require the phone to be, attach the metal plate either to your phone or inside the phone case and thats about it. Simple yet effective.

Available on Amazon for £7.99

Lego motors .

LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance Race Car Building Set

• Mercedes F1 model car – This LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance model kit for adults to build is packed with authentic details

• Test the steering – Features include slick tyres, plus steering that can be controlled using the steering wheel or the knob on top of the model car

• Authentic features – Includes the differential and 6-cylinder engine with moving pistons, plus an opening wing inspired by the real-world car’s DRS

This great-looking kit is available here

Reading material.

The Italian Job Charity Run

This is something that’s been on my bucket list for a very long time and one day I may just get around to doing it.

If you love the original film this is surely of interest to you, have a read and feel the urge to buy a mini and head South.