You can't take shots like these with your iPhone in the driveway. You aren't going to take photos like these with your digital camera in the garage either and that can be frustrating. We've all done it, we take a few pictures and afterwards we keep telling people, "the photos don't do it justice, it looks better than that." Ever wonder why? Lots of lighting makes a huge … [Read more...]
This Triumph is Not What You Think it is
Take a look at this Triumph, a really close look. A gorgeous bit of restoration work, to be sure, but there's something more you might be missing. It's not a photo of a Triumph or even a closeup photo of a model, and before all of you computer graphics guys jump in to tell me it's a rendering from some 3D software, let me stop you, because it's not that either. This is a … [Read more...]
Art Deco Gold Wing Streamliner
Last year, there were photos of a Henderson streamline floating around the Interwebs and it looked impossibly cool. At least one motorcycle builder thought the same thing and figured he would build something along the same lines using a Honda as the underpinnings and the result is this 1983 Honda Gold Wing 1100 converted into a semi convincing remake of that old Henderson and … [Read more...]
Black Falcon – Is This a Motorcycle?
Falcon Motorcycles finally revealed their latest creation, the Black Falcon. It's a hand built Vincent powered machine with perfect workmanship and incredible attention to detail wherever you look. The praise from all quarters has been lavish and practically automatic and I can't find fault with any of it. The bike seems perfect from end to end, sculptured and polished hand … [Read more...]
Scrap Metal Art by James Corbett
One man's junk is another man's art, at least it can be with a little work and a good eye. James Corbett of Australia is the latest example of an artist working in scrap metal and his pieces are pretty sweet. He uses parts of old cars to create all sorts of machines, animals and people and I think his metal work would look good on display most anywhere gearheads congregate. You … [Read more...]
Iconic Design on Two Wheels – What is the Motorcycle Equivalent to the AC Cobra?
Is there a motorcycle equivalent to the AC Cobra? Is there a motorcycle that has that unique combination of appearance and performance that it appeals to almost any enthusiast? It's hard to think of one. In the automotive world, no matter the enthusiast's particular interest, many car guys, if not all, will find an attraction to the AC Cobra as one of those rare occurrences … [Read more...]