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    jeudi 4 décembre 2014

    KEVILS SPEEDSHOP SCHWARTZ


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    It’s the middle of the week, which means Kevils Speed Shop must built another BMW by now. Ah, here we are, found one. Joking aside, Kev Hill must run a tight ship own there in Devon as the quality and quantity of bikes leaving his workshop would take some beating.
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    This 1980 R100RS is the third classically styled Beemer to receive the Kevils treatment. The first was commissioned by a clothing brand and the second by a private customer. Said customer, David, ordered a classic scrambler and paid a deposit, at which point Kev and the boys set to and built more or less what you see here. With somewhat less success they tried to reach David by all modern methods of communication but failed and after nearly eight months there was no choice but to sell the bike to someone else. Another existing customer snapped it up, before the inevitable happened; David called apologetically and had to order a second bike.
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    The aim was to make this version look like a production scrambler from the more simple, post-war period so parts from other marques have been seamlessly incorporated. Triumph USA spec high-rise and swept-back handlebars look meaner in black but really pile on the visual years; in an intentional way. Period switches and vintage style grips maintain the theme. The standard voltmeter in the headlight unit has been swapped-out for a Motogadget Tiny, with a white face to break up the black and keep things looking classily classic.
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    The mudgaurds have been painted gloss black with a white, twin pinstripe to match the fuel tank, before adding a retro number plate. The headlight with its continental yellow hue further belies the donor’s age.
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    Wire wheels make all the difference, replacing the giveaway modern cast mags. In this case the rims and spokes are powder coated black, with a pair of Continental TKC80s. The seat and detachable pillion pad are of course handmade, from quality brown leather, the latter fixes to a bespoke subframe that doubles as a luggage rack.
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    That retro number plate is perfect for confusing old people and scything through unruly pedestrians, I might fit one to my bike for dispatching iPhone engrossed idiots who insist on wandering into the road. Luckily for folk in David’s way the upswept Triumph silencers should provide fair warning.
    Kevils Schwartz 7As with all KSS builds, a complete and total strip down is carried out before replacing gaskets, seals and bearings; looking good stuck on the side of the road is a hard thing to pull off, so Kev makes sure his customers don’t have to try. In a similar vein, it’s rare for Kev to leave the standard Bing carbs in place as the Mikuni replacements are easier to set up, stay tuned for longer and offer crisper throttle response.
    Kevils Schwartz 8Thankfully this time David answered the phone, paid the bill and took delivery of his fine retro scrambler. From here it looks like it may well have been worth the extra wait. Check back here next week for another instalment from Kevils Speed Shop, no pressure Kev ;-)
    Professionally photographed by Focal Point studios Torbay
    via The Bike Shed

    Remember when Ferrari used to win races?


    With the recent dismissal of Marco Mattiacci, the Ferrari F1 team seems as chaotic as ever. For the first time since 1993, it has failed to win a race all season – a far cry from the glory years of top-tier dominance under il Commendatore, which have been described in a new book by Veloce...
    Despite the book’s title ‘Grand Prix Ferrari – The years of Enzo Ferrari’s Power, 1948-1980’, the 400-odd page hardback begins during Enzo’s formative years at Alfa Romeo in the 1920s, setting the scene for the fascinating story that was to come. After explaining how Ferrari developed his racing outfit immediately post-War – just as Alfa Romeo was withdrawing from GP racing as Italy’s main representative – author Anthony Pritchard goes on to document the Scuderia’s top-flight fortunes in great detail, recounting tales of triumph, tragedy and the occasional tantrum.
    Each race during Enzo’s reign is detailed with a race report, along with detailed model development tables, racing specifications and chassis numbers – and an array of fascinating pictures, many of which are from the author’s collection and have never been seen before. Pritchard sadly passed away shortly after delivering the material to the publisher so, considering his position as a lifelong authority on Ferrari and Maserati, this limited-numbers book (no more than 1,500 will be produced) will be seen as the ultimate parting gift by many thankful tifosi.
    Photos: Veloce Publishing
    The book ‘Grand Prix Ferrari – The years of Enzo Ferrari’s Power, 1948-1980’ will go on sale in early December on the Veloce website.

    ZADIG MC ONE PUNCH


    Zadig One Punch 1x THUMB
    One Punch Mickey - a pikey bare knuckle boxing champ with a penchant for “dags” and caravans was brought to vivid life by Brad Pitt in the 2000 Guy Ritchie film Snatch. He is a character that has inspired a thousand dodgy impressions and many a burst of eager yet unfruitful abdominal workouts. And now he has inspired a motorcycle, this stunning “Vintage gypsy dragster” by Zadig MC. Fabian Giordano, the man behind Zadig, deploys a unique method of design for his creations, he picks a literary or film character and then builds the bike he envisages them riding.
    “D’ya like dags?” Yes Mickey, but I prefer your ride.
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    Zadig MC first burst through the Bike Shed doors a little over a month ago when their stunning Salander Model, inspired by the titular character from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, provoked many a lustful gaze. If you missed it, you missed out. Catch up here and discover all about the wonderful charitable intentions of Zadig MC. Should you require any further motivation to click through you would also uncover some culinary advice on what best accompanies strawberries and many glorious pictures of a very lovely lady adorning said machine.
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    Back to One Punch Mickey and Fabian.
    “This project was emotionally intense because Snatch is not only a film for me. It’s the name of my dog and a long story. The father of Snatch, a best friend of mine, had a car crash with his wife and they left us forever. They left a dog and an 8 month baby behind them. Stolen lives… The reason why sometimes, some dates, when everybody is happy, I feel very dark. When facing death you discuss nightmares and faith, I explore this relation on this bike.”
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    With a bland 2007 Harley XL883 Sportster as his starting point Fabian let loose his rampant creativity. The frame was chopped and modified to house the motors oil, liberating the area beneath the seat. Fabian had this space reserved for the super special, sinuous, intestinal exhaust, capped by a pair of brass tips. Fears of an overheating derriere are assuaged by the use of thermal insulation tape beneath the heavy bandaging on the pipes.
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    To attain the hunched stance of the unpredictable fighter the forks were dropped through the yokes and the internals were correspondingly upgraded with firm progressive springs. Koni shocks and Roland Sands clip ons married with modified Suzuki GSXR rear sets on custom mounts complete the fearsome riding position. Bare knuckle fighters do not crave comfort.
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    When the gorgeous Camille Rochet isn’t aboard the exquisitely detailed tank makes do as the bikes crowning glory. It was found in a scrapyard without any identifying marks, Fabian has no idea from what model it came from, guesses on a postcard please (sod it, use the comments section). It was heavily-modified to hold the injection harness and the fuel pump. Fabian restored and painted the tank in bloody red before destroying and burning it in the pursuit of patination.
    “The colour remembers a burned heart and the engravings the gypsy world, the devotion, the Medieval Ages in Europe and the soul of the bike.”
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    Many parts received this brutal treatment in the pursuit of their finished form, check out this epic quote from Fabian.
    “My idea was to continue to explore & introduce the destruction processes into the artistic vocabulary of custom building in order to collapse means, subject matter and affect into a unified expression for the purpose of giving identity to motorcycles.”
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    The hand crafted, vintage leather solo seat was commissioned from Ends Cuoio in Italy. Fabian also tinted and aged the Brooks leather grip tape to match. The levers are custom fabricated with tiny switches sealed into them, completely clearing the bars of clutter and yet maintaining street legality.
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    The retro yellow headlight illuminates the road and adds a burst of colour to the monochrome palette. I can’t decide whether it represents a ray of hopeful sunlight in a dark world or the sinister flash of a gypsy traveller’s tobacco stained teeth and whiskey yellowed eyes.
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    Here is another example of Fabian’s hardcore approach, epitomising the gritty heart of this machine.
    “The techniques used include demolition and wreckage through the use of burning, tearing, punching, and the implementation of destruction by natural elements such as fire, corrosion, water, and gravity.”
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    When a teaser shot of One Punch landed on the Bike Shed Facebook page yesterday the like button took an absolute hammering, within 24 hours nearly 10,000 people had expressed their online adoration and we were not a bit surprised. It is a beast of a bike, a fitting tribute to One Punch Mickey O’Neil.  We cannot wait to see which character Zadig MC embodies in their next creation.
    A special thank you from Zadig MC to photographer Sebastien Laurent and model Camille Rochette, a special thank you from the Bike Shed to Fabian for sharing One Punch with us.
    via The Bike Shed

    The return of the pocket watch


    A vintage pocket watch is not en vogue but the new ones are
    In the 19th Century, the pocket watch was considered a status symbol as only the wealthiest could afford one. With the advent of the wristwatch after WWI, it became unfashionable to carry a clock in your waistcoat pocket – but recently, the pocket watch has re-entered the aristocrat's dressing room…

    Aerowatch Cobweb

    Ironically, independent Swiss specialist Aerowatch began producing pocket watches in 1910 – just as they were going out of fashion. Now such timepieces are back in vogue, the company has produced the Cobweb: a modern interpretation of a vintage fob watch, whose movement is said to be inspired by spiders delicately spinning their webs.

    Hermès Arceau Millefiori Pocket Watch

    Creative as ever, the designers at Hermès have conjured up the Arceau Millefiori pocket watch, which fuses the crafts of watchmaking and glassmaking. The special crystal glass lid is a work of art in itself, fashioned by Cristallerie Royale de Saint-Louis to resemble a bed of flowers.

    Jaquet Droz Pocket Watch Paillonné

    Another pocket watch to reference its creator’s long history is the Paillonné by Jaquet Droz. The process of making paillons (the tiny pieces of gold and silver) dates back to the 18th Century – and just to make things more complicated, they’re set in enamel using a painstaking method, and then covered with a translucent enamel coating.

    Longines Equestrian Lépine

    Longines’ designers apparently got the inspiration for the new rose gold Equestrian Lépine after viewing a similar timepiece while visiting the company’s museum. And since 2014 is the year of the horse, the equestrian design theme seems all the more appropriate.

    Parmigiani Transforma CBF

    When she ticks, it’s like a Samba! Created by Parmigiani for the Brazilian Football Confederation, the Transforma CBF represents the horological equivalent of being serenaded by Astrud Gilberto, with Stan Getz providing the backing track.

    Panerai Pocket Watch 3 Days

    The pocket watch from the deep-sea pioneers at Panerai might not make for the ideal wetsuit attachment – but with a three-day power reserve, you could cover a lot of ground on foot looking very stylish indeed.

    Tissot Pocket Mechanical Skeleton

    The Mechanical Skeleton Pocket Watch from Tissot pays tribute to an era when pocket watches were one of a distinguished gentleman’s most important accessories. The highlight is the leather strap that wraps around the case, as was in fashion in the 1920s.
    You can find numerous vintage pocket watches for sale in the Classic Driver Market. 

    Bonhams announces inaugural Goodwood Members’ Meeting sale


    In March 2015, the 73rd Members’ Meeting will play host to a new Bonhams auction, the first of three sales to be held at major Goodwood meetings in 2015…
    Owing to Bonhams’ sale successes at previous Goodwood events, the British auction house has added a third auction on Lord March’s estate to its 2015 calendar: the 73rd Goodwood Members’ Meeting sale. “The timing is perfect, allowing buyers a full season of recreational or competitive motoring for the year ahead” says Head of Motoring at Bonhams, James Knight. “The Members’ Meeting is a fantastically revived re-enactment of Goodwood race meetings from yesteryear, and provides the perfect backdrop for a Bonhams auction.”

    Consignments invited

    Consignments are currently being invited, but one fitting lot already confirmed is the ex-Kitty Maurice 1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupé – which was not only the last Frazer Nash to compete in period at La Sarthe (its ultimate fate pictured above), but also a regular entrant at the ‘original’ Members’ Meetings.
    Bonhams’ 2015 73rd Members' Meeting sale will take place on 21 March, ahead of auctions at the Festival of Speed (26 June 2015) and the Goodwood Revival (12 September 2015).
    Photos: Bonhams

    British GT / Brookspeed fait appel au crowdfunding pour sa Bentley Continental GT3 / Brookspeed set to bring a privateer Bentley back to GT racing via fan funded team

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    par Claude Foubert (Endurance-Info.com)
     
    Le team Brookspeed, ex-champion de British GT, va faire son retour dans le Championnat britannique d’une manière originale.
    L’équipe a en effet choisi pour financer sa participation en 2015 de faire appel aux donateurs qui rejoindront ainsi le Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club, l’équipe ayant choisi pour son retour de faire courir une Bentley Continental GT3. Ce mode de financement –crowdfunding en anglais- est identique à celui que David Brabham a choisi pour son projet ou que Caterham a utilisé pour pourvoir courir le GP de Abu Dhabi F1.
    L’objectif est de réunir 500 membres du Club qui partageront l’achat et la propriété de la Bentley qui courra donc en British GT ainsi que dans quelques épreuves internationales.
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    Le but chiffré est de réunir 600 000£ (environ 300 000 pour l’achat de la voiture et autant pour la saison de course).
    Plusieurs options sont possibles, avec des tickets d’entrée évidemment très différents :
    - 50£ : Brookspeed Team Supporter
    - 250£ : Brookspeed Team Member
    - 500£ : Brookspeed Race Member
    - 1000£ : Brookspeed BBRC Founder Member
    - 2000£ : Founder Member + UK Pit Crew
    - 3000£ : Founder Member + Spa Pit Crew
    - 5000£ : Derek Bell Founder Member Day
    Bien évidemment, plus l’option choisie est chère, plus les avantages donnés aux donateurs sont élevés, tels qu’une inclusion dans la vie du team dans des meetings du British GT au Royaume-Uni ou lors de la manche de Spa, plus des cadeaux multiples.
    La Bentley Continental GT3 sera pilotée en British GT par Andy Wallace ou Justin Bell, alternativement, James Guess –concurrent habituel de la Radical SR1 Cup- étant le pilote amateur de l’équipage, le British GT se disputant selon la formule Pro-Am.
    L’ambassadeur et figure de proue du Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club est Derek Bell, Membre de l’Empire Britannique, cinq fois vainqueur des 24 Heures du Mans.
    Le Team Principal de Brookspeed, Martin Braybook, faisait partie du programme de la McLaren F1 GTR sous les couleurs de Harrods.
    Martin Braybook : “Je suis très encouragé par l’accueil initial réservé au projet. Notre lancement sur Indiegogo (http://igg.me/at/bbrc/ ) est la deuxième étape du projet. Nous avons trouvé plus de 30 membres fondateurs uniquement par le bouche à oreille, ceci avant que Brabham et ensuite Caterham F1 aient lancé leurs initiatives. Après avoir mis en place des bases solides, il est temps maintenant pour nous de lancer le Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club à un niveau plus élevé. Je suis ravi d’employer le crowdfunding et, tout comme les réseaux sociaux, c’est un moyen commercial de la génération internet, et c’est un concept qui a désormais fait ses preuves en sport automobile. Je pense que ce que souhaitent les amateurs de sport automobile c’est de s’engager dans leur sport –avec le team, les pilotes et avec le sentiment d’être membre du team. Avec un coût minimum et sans engagement permanent, ce club leur en donne l’opportunité. Nous avons une gamme d’offres qui peut convenir à leurs budgets et c’est le cadeau parfait pour les mordus de la course automobile qui souhaiteraient être plus proches de l’action. Avec l’accord de Bentley, je suis sûr que nous pouvons atteindre nos objectifs. »


     
     
     
     
     

    Derek Bell : « Non seulement, j’en suis certain, l’enthousiasme et le professionnalisme du Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club assureront le succès de ce magnifique concept pour attirer des membres, mais ils se transposeront en succès sur les circuits et je suis ravi de soutenir le projet. »
     
     
    Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club has been set up to bring the ‘privateer spirit’ of Bentley back to Endurance racing using Brookspeed’s racing pedigree and total passion for the Bentley marque and the Bentley Continental GT3. The Bentley GT3 race car will be owned by the club members with finance raised via fan/crowd-funding.
    Multi championship winning Brookspeed who have previously won the British GT Championship has set up the club with the aim of finding 500 members. They will share in the purchase and ownership of a Bentley GT3 racecar scheduled to campaign in the 2015 British GT Championship and selected International events.
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    With crowd-funding now an accepted business or project funding method, it is still very new to motorsport and pioneered by BBRC, Brabham and more recently Caterham F1 who succeeded in raising enough money to return to F1 in Abu Dhabi.
    Brookspeed’s crowd-funding model will give investors the opportunity of becoming not only members of the Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club, but an integral part of the race team. The tiered membership program offered by Brookspeed provides investors with a range of options, including the type of access to the inner workings of the race team and ownership privileges normally reserved for major sponsors and their guests, senior team members and manufacturers.
    The platform is set with the involvement of professional drivers Andy Wallace and his ex Le Mans team mate Justin Bell, plus Radical SR1 Cup front runner James Guess who will be the amateur driver for the British GT campaign.
    Brookspeed Principal Martin Braybrook, part of the Harrods McLaren programme of 1995-96 is the driving force and Team Principal of the project which started in August this year. A number of high profile partners are already on board including club ambassador and honorary member, legendary racing driver Derek Bell MBE. He also has the blessing of Bentley Head of Motorsport Brian Gush and Bentley Team manager John Wickham.
    For further information and details of how to become a supporters or founder member of the Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club visit: http://www.brookspeedbentley.com/
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    “I am very encouraged by the initial take-up of the project” commented Braybrook, “Our launch on Indiegogo ( http://igg.me/at/bbrc/ ) is the second stage of the project. Simply through word of mouth we attracted over 30 founder members, this prior to Brabham and subsequently Caterham F1 launching their initiatives. Having put a solid foundation in place, the time is now right for us to launch the Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club onto a bigger stage. I am excited about using Crowd-funding and like social media, is a business tool of the internet generation, and now a proven concept in motorsport.
    I think what all motorsport fans want is the chance to engage with their sport – with the team, with the drivers and feel part of the team. At minimal cost and with no ongoing commitment this club provides them with this opportunity. We have a range of offers to suit all budgets and it is the perfect gift for die hard racing fans who would like to get closer to the action. With Bentley’s blessing I feel confident we can hit our targets.” – Team Principal: Martin Braybrook
    “I have no doubt that the enthusiasm and professionalism of Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club will not only ensure success in attracting members to this great concept, but will also translate into success on the track and I am excited to be supporting it” – Derek Bell MBE
    “Brookspeed Bentley Racing Club is the most exciting prospect in motorsport launched to date. This “Crowd Funding” model allows enthusiasts to be a part of the team, not just a distant observer. A brilliant idea !” — Glynn Williams MBE, Motorsport journalist
    “ I was also delighted to touch base with you Martin and this exciting project that I feel W.O. Would approve of.” — Miles Hutton, Step grandson of W.O. Bentley
     
     

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