Cars I See – 1984 Porsche 930

This is a story of one man’s 28 year journey to own a Porsche 930. Jim Goodlett’s 1984 grey market 930 Turbo is a beautiful example of a classic Porsche 911, but it also represents the accomplishment of a goal he set for himself as a young man who could only dream of one day owning this supercar.

Many thanks to Jim Goodlett for sharing his time and his story.

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This is the third episode in a series I’m working on about cool cars and the stories behind them. I’m currently working on more episodes and am looking for any interesting car stories. If you have one, I’d love to hear about it! You can contact me by email atfrazer@frazerspowart.net.

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Husqvarna and Husaberg reunite and the Husqvarna Sportmotorcycle GmbH is born

When KTM purchased Swedish-born Italian manufacturer Husqvarna, many we’re left wondering what Pierer Industries AG (a company owned by KTM CEO Stefan Pierer) would do with the company, especially after it was announced that the Husqvarna’s production facility in Varese, Italy was being closed with 212 workers layed off.

The company has now announced that they will be moving to Austria, will be reunite with Husaberg for its technology, and form a new company called “Husqvarna Sportmotorcyle GmbH” with a new generation of models already in the works.

Press release:

The year 2013 will be remembered in motorcycling history as the year that Husqvarna was reborn.

HUSQVARNA STARTS A NEW ERA OF GREAT SUCCESS

Following the acquisition of Husqvarna by Pierer Industries AG and after careful analysis and evaluation of all aspects, it was decided to reunite what came out of shared roots 25 years ago. In other words, Husqvana will enter a positive new era by combining its own rich heritage with Husaberg’s state-of-the-art technology.

NEW HUSQVARNA MODEL LINEUP TO BE PRESENTED IN OCTOBER

The new generation of Husqvarna models is already in progress: a new model range, with brand new exclusive design and the latest technology is being developed and will be offered in the segments Enduro, Motocross and Sportminicycles. There will also be exciting, newly developed products in the Supermoto segment – one in which Husqvarna has enjoyed a lot of success in in recent years.

DON´T MISS THE PRESENTATION OF THE NEW HUSQVARNA OFFROAD MODEL RANGE IN SWEDEN; PLANNED FOR EARLY OCTOBER 2013.

The new line-up will be presented to the big fan community at the international EICMA show in Milan in early November.

HUSQVARNA SPORTMOTORCYCLE GMBH, OPERATIONAL AS OF OCTOBER 2013

As of October 2013, the new group company “Husqvarna Sportmotorcyle GmbH” based in Mattighofen, Austria, will be fully operational in the production and sale of the new model range to the Husqvarna network of dealers and distributors. Parts supply and Customer Service for all Husqvarna models up to and including Model Year 2013 are guaranteed for the years to come and will remain at the current business location in Biandronno (VA), Italy.

via TWOWHEELSBLOG

Nissan 370Z Nismo to participate at 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally

Starts on Saturday

Nissan has revealed its 370Z Nismo for this year's Gumball 3000 Rally which will kick off on Saturday in Copenhagen.

For the 2013 event they have joined forces with French publishing house L'Ecurie and INTERSECTION Magazine. As a reminder, Gumball is a pan-European, non-competitive parade of mostly exotic cars which was initiated back in 1999.

The 370 Nismo has been entered as car 56 as a throwback to the "Garage 56" category which Nissan filled at last year's Le Mans 24-hour race with the DeltaWing. Speaking of Le Mans, Nissan will return next year "with a pioneer race car" co-developed with Nismo.

The 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally will end on May 25 in Monaco at the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Source: Nissan

via Worldcarfans

Maccomotors Monty 75

When Miguel first came to Tito & Jose of Maccomotors in Spain, they were just finishing up their chunky Kawasaki 1100ST so his little red Montessa 75 was about to take them to the opposite end of the scale in cubic centimeters, but with no less effort or attention to detail. As they put it – “from a thoroughbred horse to a grasshopper”

It was a 1976 Enduro 75L which had been sitting around in his garage for years, and didn’t run. Miguel wanted the bike fixed up and customised, but he also wanted to preserve the essence of the bike… “I want your touch on it, but I want people to say; that´s a Montesa enduro…. uhmmm, isn´t it?”

Their plan was to turn the bike into a street tracker, and to retain the Montessa red paint but in a richer, more glossy tone.

The bike was stripped, rebuilt – including the engine – and refinished with all parts replaced or upgraded where needed. Original hoop sizes were retained and wear mis-matched Pirelli knobblies. Uprated rear Marzocchi E81 shocks help keep both wheels on the ground, while a simple white-wrapped reverse cone exhaust takes care of the sound-track.

Wide, flat Rizoma bars, simple clocks and switchgear are compulsory for a smart modern street custom, as is the maccomotors-built cutdown seat.

Could she be any skinnier? The slim profile and light weight would make this the perfect city commuter.

See more from the guys at Maccomotors on their pages on the Bike Shed, their new website, Maccomotors, and their Facebook page. Next up – a Triumph Bonneville SE.

Photos credits go to Sergio Ibarra from Semimate.