Bonnet Macaque
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Bonnet Macaque. Goa 2024
Checking the traffic before crossing the road
36# Sir Malcolm Campbel. Sunbeam 350hp 1924 - 1925
Throughout this period Campbell was very active in all classes of racing at Brooklands driving a 1½ litre Talbot, several Bugattis and the ex-Benoist straight eight supercharged G.P. Delage which was at the height of its fame in 1928 after numerous 1927 Grand Prix victories by its sister cars. In this car he dominated the 1928 200 Mile Race on 21st July, winning by 12 mins. 12 secs. at an average speed of 78.34 m.p.h.
Malcolm Campbell was a shareholder in Brooklands and very active in the running of the track, designing the Campbell road racing circuit within the confines of the site, which was used from its opening on 1st may 1937 to the outbreak of war.
1927
When first built, the car used a Napier Lion engine of around 500 bhp. It was of conventional form with a front-mounted vertical radiator and the driver behind the engine. The three banks of the W-12 engine were hidden behind bulges in the narrow bonnet, with exhaust stub pipes protruding.
Bluebird's first record attempt was on 4 February 1927 at Pendine Sands. A peak speed of 195 mph (314 km/h) was achieved, tantalisingly close to the magic 200 mph (320 km/h), but the two-way average recorded for the record itself was lower at 174.883 mph (281.45 km/h).
1928
The 1927 record was short-lived, as Segrave's Sunbeam 1000 hp achieved both the 180 mph and 200 mph targets a month later. This prompted Campbell to rebuild the car as 'Blue Bird III' for 1928. He persuaded the Air Ministry to allow him a Schneider Trophy-tuned "Sprint" engine, as fitted to the Supermarine S.5 seaplane, of 900 hp (670 kW).
Improved aerodynamics were innovatively tested in Vickers' wind-tunnel by R.K. Pierson, their Chief Designer. Blue Bird’s body shape was substantially changed, with the famous coachbuilders Mulliner producing the bodywork. The results were unorthodox. A vertical tail fin was added for stability, a first for Blue Bird and land speed record cars. Open spats behind the wheels also reduced drag. The biggest change was to the radiators, which were moved to the rear of the car and mounted externally. These surface radiators were made by Fairey Aviation and contained 2,400 ft (730 m) of tube. Removing the nose radiator allowed a low, rounded nose with better streamlining. However, one French newspaper compared its looks to a whale.
1953 Ferrari 250 MM Vignale Spyder
The 1952-64 Ferrari 250 was the company's most successful early line, the 250 series includes many variants designed for road use or sports car racing. Italian coach builders, such as Pininfarina and Vignale, provided the body on these early Ferraris, Ferrari providing the engine and chassis
The Ferrari 250 MM (Mille Miglia) was derived from the 250 S which won the Mille Miglia in 1952.
A Total of 31 250 MMs were built, 18 closed Berlinetta bodies by Pinin Farina, 1 Berlinetta body by Vignale and 12 of these open Vignale Spyders. These early series Vignale Spyders had open headlights and a small air vent in the middle of the bonnet. Later cars differed by having recessed and covered headlamps, a closed bonnet bulge, a triangular cutaways in the rear fenders and a lower door line.
Engine; 237hp 2953cc Colombo V12
2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
MATCHBOX 2024 FORD MUSTANG MK7 GT 1/64
Predictably Mattel have gone into overdrive modelling the brand new generation Ford Mustang, Hot Wheels getting the bigger slice naturally but now Matchbox get their opportunity. Matchbox being Matchbox have made theirs a totally factory fresh looking GT in a totally standard glossy red colour and debuted it in the latest mix of Moving Parts.
Generously detailed front and rear with an opening bonnet/hood revealing a fully detailed engine.
Mint and boxed.
MATCHBOX 1950 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN MK3 NO5 MATCHBOX FIRE DEPT. VEHICLE 1/64
The latest batch of Matchbox Moving Parts is now available, I say latest, but in the fast moving world of Mattel this mix has already been superseded and showing up in some Asian countries!
Their 1950 Chevrolet Suburban now comes in a rather charming Fire Dept. themed livery and one which looks suitably era appropriate. An early SUV type vehicle captured well with its tall and boxy body and one which Matchbox haven't skimped on the chrome content. Tampo detailing to front and sides plus an opening bonnet/hood.
Sourced from Jcar in the US though i'm confident this assortment will appear in UK stores very soon.
Mint and boxed.
Blue Bonnets
Mosquito Creek Road, Coolmunda, Queensland, Australia
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Frosty Bonnet - Mycena tenerrima
But very small ??
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