AWKWARD CAR PHOTOS

at Petrolicious, we spend a lot of time looking through photos of cars on the internet, in books, and in magazines. In these photos, it is very common to see people posing in front of their prized automotive possessions. Posing for pictures with cars is something every car enthusiast has done at one time or another, but for some reason we seem to come across an outstanding number of images wherein individuals lay on, sprawl across, stand on, or pose in otherwise completely awkward positions in relation to their vehicles. We assume that most of the pictures below were part of larger photo shoots, but we have to wonder why some photographers insist on positioning individuals in the most unnatural and un-carlike ways?  Here are some of the best awkward car photos we have come across recently. Which photo is your favorite?

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Building the New Carrozzeria Touring Disco Volante: Part 2

Classic Driver has been granted full access by Carrozzeria Touring to the stages in the construction of the first production Disco Volante, prior to its launch at the 2013 Geneva Show. In Part 1, we saw how an Alfa Romeo 8C is prepared for its new bodywork. Now, it’s time for the hand-beaten panels to be fitted to the carefully prepared chassis. 

The donor Alfa Romeo 8C coupé has been stripped back to its component parts. Using the ‘reference cage’ and a mock-up buck in high-density resin, the craftsmen at Carrozzeria Touring have prepared the chassis to within the finest of tolerances to accept the new aluminium and carbonfibre panels. 



As we said before, this is Italian metalworking technique passed down from generation to generation. No ‘English wheel’ here – it’s all beaten, sometimes by hand, but mainly with the aid of a power hammer, to faithfully follow the lines of the mock-up. 


Each panel is carefully eased next to its neighbour, then welded and smoothed down, by men with years of experience. 

You can now see the completed shape of the car in aluminium, its carbonfibre bonnet and the aperture in the roof where the glass sunroof will sit. 


When the full ‘body in white’ is completed, it will then be carefully checked for alignment, with all panel gaps and shut-lines painstakingly measured and adjusted. 



It’s then time to trial-fit the glass, prior to fabricating the hard metalwork of the interior. From there, the entire body needs to be prepared for painting… stages we look forward to telling you about next time. 

For further information on the 2013 Carrozzeria Touring Disco Volante visitwww.touringsuperleggera.eu, or email info@touringsuperleggera.eu. 

Related Links The website of Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera www.touringsuperleggera.eu 'Building the New Carrozzeria Touring Disco Volante: Part 1' in the Classic Driver Magazine 'Five questions to Louis de Fabribeckers, Head of Design Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera' in the Classic Driver Magazine 'Geneva 2012: Disco Volante 2012 by Touring Superleggera' in the Classic Driver Magazine

Text: Steve Wakefield (ClassicDriver)
Photos: Carrozzeria Touring

1948 NORTON ES2

This 1948 Norton 490cc ES2 is one of those timeless, classic motorcycles that I could actually afford. This leaves me in the precarious position of having to explain to the Mrs why this would be a good purchase, whilst focussing on the investment and appreciation in value the bike is sure to continue enjoying in coming years. As with most women, she only likes to spend large sums of money on uncomfortable, red-soled shoes and slightly absurd looking handbags – both of which decline in value faster than a used tube of herpes cream.

Now that my little rant is over we can get down to business talking about the specifications and history of the Norton ES2 – the model started life all the way back in 1927 when its pushrod 490cc single cylinder engine was a marvel of then-modern engineering. The ES2 survived the great depression which kicked off just 2 years later and saw a production run that would last unabated until 1964 – a staggering 37 years.

Over the years the bike became known colloquially as the “Easy 2″ due to its remarkable reliability and impressive performance despite its older design. The ES2 was capable of 78mph from its 21hp engine, the bike’s wet-weight was 170kgs (380lbs) and the 1948 model pictured here was only the second generation to be fitted with hydraulically damped telescopic front forks and race-developed rear plunger suspension.

This Norton is due to sell at the upcoming Paris, The Grand Palais Motorcycles Auction by Bonhams on the 7th of February 2013, the estimated sale price of this beautifully restored ES2 is between $5,300 and $6,700 USD – check out the official lot listing here.

All images courtesy of Bonhams

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Honda’s Incredible CB92 Benly Super Sport

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Honda Benly CB92 Super sport is really amazing and reliable motorcycle. The motorcycle was produced in the period between 1959-1964 years, and has earned the recognition of many fans.

For its time, Honda Benly CB92 was a great bike with good performance, despite the standard. Benly CB92 model is based on a motorcycle Honda CB90, which was designed as a prototype in 1958. Honda Benly CB92 was welcome for many motorcycle enthusiasts, as the Japanese have stood an excellent ratio between style, detail and quality.

Motorcycle Honda Benly CB92 Supersport equipped with 124-cc engine capacity of 15 hp, which is easily enough to accelerate to 136 km / h Despite the fact that the crankshaft was a 360-degree type, engine Honda characterized by simplicity of design of the British equivalent of two-cylinder units: split crankcase with the horizontal slot, chain-driven overhead camshaft. Among other features worth mentioning the steel frame, electric starter, 6-volt battery, kick starter, front drum brake and 203mm rear drum brake 178 mm.

Initially, the front fender and fuel tank have been painted silver, also had a specific bike mount lights and a small windshield. At the time, Honda Benly CB92 popular among adherents Motorcycles Honda, and today highly prized by collectors of Japanese classics.