Freitag, April 29, 2011
Montag, April 25, 2011
Maserati Motorcycles
Fabbrica Candele Accumulatori Maserati S.p.A. (1947 in Modena - 1960) was an Italian manufacturer of motoring components (spark plugs and accumulators), as well as mopeds and motorcycles. It was part of Adolfo Orsis large industrial corporation (which included the Maserati car manufacturer), that was divided among siblings (1953). His sister Ida Orsi received over the component branch that was not doing well at the time. By purchasing the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer Italmoto (1953), the company entered a new market and sold well locally and had an export line to South Africa, Europe and North America as well. The products were allowed to continue the use of the well-known of Maserati and the trident trademark. Production ended due increased competition from other manufacturers (Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Benelli and Laverda), as well as financial troubles that also hit the car manufacturer.
- * 160/T4, a redesign of Italmoto using an 158 ccm (1953-59). An 160/T4/TL was also made (1955)
- * 125/L/T2 DKW-inspired engine, later T2/TV and T2/GTS (a racing version that also participated in Formula 3 racing, 1957).
- * 50/T2/u, a moped for men (umino) or T2/d for women (donne). Sport models T2/S and T2/SS
- * minor prototypes and series were based on 75 ccm, 175 and 250 ccm engines.
http://www.maserati-indy.co.uk/alfieri35.htm
Samstag, April 23, 2011
Lloyd Arabella
Norddeutsche Automobil und Motoren GmbH was a German brand created in 1908 and was owned by the Norddeutsche Lloyd shipping company. The factory was in Bremen. Many of the products of the company and its successors were badged with the Lloyd marque.
Pietro Frua designed a coupé on the basis of the Lloyd Alexander; it was presented at the Turin Motor Show in November 1958.
The parent company failed in 1961 but cars were still made up to 1963. By this time, the LP 900 was named "Borgward Arabella" instead of "Lloyd Arabella".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_%28car%29
Freitag, April 22, 2011
VW Karmann Ghia TC
In Europa vollkommen unbekannt ist dieser Vertreter des Karmann Ghia,
die Version "TC". Sie ist eine brasilianische Weiterentwicklung und wurde
bei Karmann Ghia do Brasil gefertigt. Das Modell wurde 1970 vorgestellt
und war ausschliesslich für den südmarikanischen Markt bestimmt.
Der TC (werksintern auch Minas genannt) basierte auf dem KarmannGhia Coupe, dessen Mechanik weitgehend vom VW Käfer stammt.
Das Chassis wurde unverändert vom Karmann Ghia übernommen,
auch alle übrigen Teile stammten aus der regulären Produktion.
Die produzierten 18.119 Einheiten dieses schnittigen Sportcoupés
wurden bis 1974 ausschließlich in Brasilien verkauft.
Some may think only two types of Karmann Ghia exist, the Type 14 and the
Type 34, they are mistaken... Brasil produced a Karmann Ghia from
1972 to 1975. A very interesting fastback that was unfortunately
unknown in Europe.
The American market considered that the athletic character of the small cut
typical Type 14 was not enough asserted to the eyes of several consumers.
So Karmann Ghia had VW of Brazil build an initiative, more athletic model,
on the basis of the Type 3 and more or less inspired Porsche 911,
the Karmann-Ghia TC (Touring Coupe).
The production of the Karmann Ghia TC debuted Brazil in 1972 and was
produced until 1975. By comparison, the traditional KG Type14 was
produced in Sao Paulo making 23,402 models in 9 years. This is the
success that has won the TC models, totally unknown under our
European skies. The Karmann Ghia TC is thought of as a Type 3
Fastback Karmann Ghia. Only the ventilations on the nose panel,
the logo on the rear deck lid, and the rounded characteristics
of the fenders recall the original shape of the Type 14.
To the back you can see the original four series of cooling vents that are
placed to the very rear of the wide decklid. The turn signals are very wide
and comply to the requirements of 1970. At last, the oversized Karmann
Ghia logo is placed horizontally on the left side of the cover motor.
The smaller TC logo is positioned on the opposite side.
The motor is a 1600 cc originating from the pancake style of the Type 3.
Added performance was obtained by the adoption of a horizontal cooling
system and by the addition of two Solex 32 PSI carburetors, which was what
placed the TC to the same level motorization as the Type34
of the European market.
The Karmann Ghia TC was never officially distributed to the USA.
The only inventoried copy in Europe is preserved in the private
Museum of Karmann in Osnabrück.
Type 34, they are mistaken... Brasil produced a Karmann Ghia from
1972 to 1975. A very interesting fastback that was unfortunately
unknown in Europe.
The American market considered that the athletic character of the small cut
typical Type 14 was not enough asserted to the eyes of several consumers.
So Karmann Ghia had VW of Brazil build an initiative, more athletic model,
on the basis of the Type 3 and more or less inspired Porsche 911,
the Karmann-Ghia TC (Touring Coupe).
The production of the Karmann Ghia TC debuted Brazil in 1972 and was
produced until 1975. By comparison, the traditional KG Type14 was
produced in Sao Paulo making 23,402 models in 9 years. This is the
success that has won the TC models, totally unknown under our
European skies. The Karmann Ghia TC is thought of as a Type 3
Fastback Karmann Ghia. Only the ventilations on the nose panel,
the logo on the rear deck lid, and the rounded characteristics
of the fenders recall the original shape of the Type 14.
To the back you can see the original four series of cooling vents that are
placed to the very rear of the wide decklid. The turn signals are very wide
and comply to the requirements of 1970. At last, the oversized Karmann
Ghia logo is placed horizontally on the left side of the cover motor.
The smaller TC logo is positioned on the opposite side.
The motor is a 1600 cc originating from the pancake style of the Type 3.
Added performance was obtained by the adoption of a horizontal cooling
system and by the addition of two Solex 32 PSI carburetors, which was what
placed the TC to the same level motorization as the Type34
of the European market.
The Karmann Ghia TC was never officially distributed to the USA.
The only inventoried copy in Europe is preserved in the private
Museum of Karmann in Osnabrück.
Sonntag, April 17, 2011
Mille Miglia 1956
Ein Werks-Porsche bei der technischen Abnahme auf der Piazza della Vittoria in Brescia.
Photographie von J. Weitmann
Samstag, April 16, 2011
Grosser Preis von Belgien 1967
In Eau Rouge führen die beiden Ferraris von Parkes und Amon
vor Surtees (Honda), Pedro Rodriguez (Cooper-Maserati),
Jack Brabham (Brabham-Repco) und Dan Gurney (Eagle-Weslake).
vor Surtees (Honda), Pedro Rodriguez (Cooper-Maserati),
Jack Brabham (Brabham-Repco) und Dan Gurney (Eagle-Weslake).
Foto von J. Weitmann
Mittwoch, April 13, 2011
Mochet 1956
1956 Mochet CM-125Y Berline
The new model Berline was introduced on the last day of 1954. It featured a new modern body
with proper doors, fixed side window frames, and a fabric roof that folded back, but was fixed
at the rear - unlike the Vespa 400.
The new model Berline was introduced on the last day of 1954. It featured a new modern body
with proper doors, fixed side window frames, and a fabric roof that folded back, but was fixed
at the rear - unlike the Vespa 400.
It continued the aluminium-strip grille of the Grand Luxe which would continue to be built
alongside the new model for another two years. The letter "Y" in the name stood for Ydral -
the new motor fitted to the car - and for those who had the license, could be had in a 175cc size.
An electric starter was offered, at first the Gyrostarter seen on the P.Vallee, but problems
with it resulted in the fitting of a starter from Renault Juvaquatre.
alongside the new model for another two years. The letter "Y" in the name stood for Ydral -
the new motor fitted to the car - and for those who had the license, could be had in a 175cc size.
An electric starter was offered, at first the Gyrostarter seen on the P.Vallee, but problems
with it resulted in the fitting of a starter from Renault Juvaquatre.
In 1958 French legislation changed, so that the permitted engine size to drive "sans permis" was changed
to 50cc, and the customer base for the long-lived 125cc Mochets decreased drastically. George Mochet
decided to cease production.
to 50cc, and the customer base for the long-lived 125cc Mochets decreased drastically. George Mochet
decided to cease production.
Cousin Alexandre Laurant, commercial director of the firm, joined Citroen, and Georges Mochet went
to Pont a Mousson to work on agricultural equipment. He ist still an active enthusiast of recumbent
bicycle which his father invented so many years ago.
to Pont a Mousson to work on agricultural equipment. He ist still an active enthusiast of recumbent
bicycle which his father invented so many years ago.
Manufacturer: Etablissements Charles Mochet, Puteaux, France
- Model: CM 125 Y
- Years built: 1954-1958
- No. produced: 3000
- Length: 2.64 m
- Width: 1.11 m
- Weight: 245 kg
- Interior: Bench
- Motor: Ydral, 2-stroke
- No. cylinders: 1
- Displacement: 125 cc
- Horsepower: 5
- Gearbox: 3
- Starter: Pull
- Electrics: 6 V
- Ingnition: Magneto
- Body: Steel
- Chassis: Tube
- Suspension front: Coil
- Suspension rear: Leaf spring
- Steering: Spindles
- Brakes: Cable
- Wheels: 4 x 550-85
- Top speed: 50 km/h
Dienstag, April 12, 2011
Porsche 904 - 1964
Durch die Abwesenheit von Ferrari fehlter der 1964er Targa Florio die Spannung der
früheren Ferrari-Porsche-Duelle. Der Sieg ging an Pucci/Davies auf Porsche 904;
im Bild zu sehen die zweitplazierten Balzarini/Linge, deren 904 gerade die
Ortschaft Cerda passiert hat.
Foto von J. Weitmann
früheren Ferrari-Porsche-Duelle. Der Sieg ging an Pucci/Davies auf Porsche 904;
im Bild zu sehen die zweitplazierten Balzarini/Linge, deren 904 gerade die
Ortschaft Cerda passiert hat.
Foto von J. Weitmann
Donnerstag, April 07, 2011
Citroen Prototyp C60
Citroen C60 gesehen auf der Techno Classica in Essen 2011:
Aus dem berühmten "Conservatoire", dem historischen Erbe von Citroen, stammt dieser
einzig nochexistierende Prototype mit der "Ligne en z", realisiert 1960.
Zu dieser Zeit war der Ami 6 im wesentlichen geplant und somit ist dieses Modell
schon eine Weiterentwicklung als "Design - Hybrid" zwischen Ami 6 und DS.
Der C60 sollte ein neues Marksegment besetzen: Der sagenhafte Komfort der
hydropneumatischen Federung des DS sollte in der oberen Mittelklasse Einzug halten.
Leider stellte sich heraus, dass die Produktionskosten an die des DS reichen würden, und
so eher den Markt des DS kannibalisieren würde, statt neue Käuferschichten zu erschliessen,
so blieb der C60 nur ein Versuchsträger...
Letztendlich führt der C60 technisch zum Panhard 24, das angedachte Marktsegment sollte
10 Jahre später der Citroen GS - ebenfalls mit Hydropneumatik - besetzen.
Aus dem berühmten "Conservatoire", dem historischen Erbe von Citroen, stammt dieser
einzig nochexistierende Prototype mit der "Ligne en z", realisiert 1960.
Zu dieser Zeit war der Ami 6 im wesentlichen geplant und somit ist dieses Modell
schon eine Weiterentwicklung als "Design - Hybrid" zwischen Ami 6 und DS.
Der C60 sollte ein neues Marksegment besetzen: Der sagenhafte Komfort der
hydropneumatischen Federung des DS sollte in der oberen Mittelklasse Einzug halten.
Leider stellte sich heraus, dass die Produktionskosten an die des DS reichen würden, und
so eher den Markt des DS kannibalisieren würde, statt neue Käuferschichten zu erschliessen,
so blieb der C60 nur ein Versuchsträger...
Letztendlich führt der C60 technisch zum Panhard 24, das angedachte Marktsegment sollte
10 Jahre später der Citroen GS - ebenfalls mit Hydropneumatik - besetzen.
Dienstag, April 05, 2011
BMW M1
BMW M1 von 1979 gesehen auf der Techno Classica 2011 in Essen.
Der Mittelmotor-Sportwagen BMW M1 nimmt in jeder Hinsicht eine Sonderstellung innerhalb der
Automobilgeschichte bei BMW ein. Er war das Produkt der Zusammenarbeit der jungen BMW
Motorsport GmbH mit mehreren italienischen Partnern. Die 277 PS starken Straßenversionen
des M1 zählten zu ihrer Zeit zu den schnellsten Sportwagen der Welt. Bereits heute ist ihnen
ein Platz unter den reizvollsten klassischen Automobilen der Neuzeit sicher.
- Stückzahl 399 (Serie) 1978 - 1981
- Neupreis 100.000 DM
- Motor 6-Zyl. Reihe
- Hubraum 3.453 ccm
- Bohrung x Hub 93,4 x 84 mm
- Leistung 204 kW / 277 PS bei 6500 U/min
- 5-Gang-Schaltgetriebe
- Scheibenbremsen vorne und hinten
- Maße 4360 x 1824 x 1140 mm
- Leergewicht 1300 kg
- Höchstgeschwindigkeit 262 km/h
Montag, April 04, 2011
Grand Prix Reims 1958
Kleiderordnung: Während Teamchef Colin Chapman in bequemen Flatterhosen die
Startaufstellung zum GP in Reims 1958 abschreitet, sieht man Pilot Graham Hill
an, dass er nicht gerade einem Schreibtischjob nachgeht.
Startaufstellung zum GP in Reims 1958 abschreitet, sieht man Pilot Graham Hill
an, dass er nicht gerade einem Schreibtischjob nachgeht.
Foto von J. Weitmann
Sonntag, April 03, 2011
Hatzenbach - Nuerburgring 1963
Volles Haus: Die Tour de France Auto machte 1963 auch am
Nürburgring Station. Eingangs Hatzenbach herrschte großes Gedränge.
Foto. J. Weitmann
Nürburgring Station. Eingangs Hatzenbach herrschte großes Gedränge.
Foto. J. Weitmann
Samstag, April 02, 2011
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