Here are two genoa sheet cars in fine working order. The sheaves spin freely and thee is no play in the plain bearings. They fit onto 1 1/4 inch Nicro (I think) T-track (see pic of the track for maker's logo); not sure if they fit other makers' tracks. They came off a 1980s Pearson.
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McLaren reportedly at work on its next big thing
Mon, 16 May 2011While we're getting ready for the soon-to-be-released McLaren MP4-12C, the British sports-car maker is at work on its next project. McLaren is aiming for a 2014 launch for a sports car that is larger than the MP4-12C, according to the Web site of the U.K.'s Autocar magazine. The magazine says McLaren is working with engineering firm Ricardo to develop a 5.0-liter engine that cranks out nearly 800 hp.
Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2012) first pictures
Wed, 12 Sep 2012Porsche has equipped its Cayenne SUV with a twin-turbo diesel engine, creating (no surprises here) the Cayenne S diesel. The 4.2-litre bi-turbo oil-burner puts out 376bhp and a rather wholesome 626lb ft of torque. That latter figures bests even the flagship petrol Cayenne Turbo: that car's twin-blown petrol V8 produces 'only' 516lb ft - and costs around £28k more than the Cayenne S Diesel.
Aston Martin and Zagato team up for new car
Wed, 11 May 2011Aston Martin and Italian design firm Zagato are joining forces to craft a modern car that recalls the iconic DB4GT Zagato from 50 years ago. Aston Martin says the car is set to debut at the Villa D'Este Concours on Lake Como in Italy on May 21. A racing debut will happen later in the month at the 24-hour race at the N