Archive for the 'The Garage' Category

Paul Smart 1000 LE

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

Ducati have unleashed the Paul Smart 1000 LE, a retro styled bike based on the classic Ducati 750 Imola Desmo that Paul Smart rode to victory in 1972. The style is retro with the metallic paint job, wire spoked wheels and teal frame but the guts of this bike are very firmly based in the […]

James Bond DB5 Update

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006

Remember the post about the classic Aston Martin DB5 going up for auction? (If not you can catch up here). Well the auction finished on 21st January with an unnamed Swiss bidder paying $1.9 million (£1 million) for the car of notable fame!

Aston Martin Rapide

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

nuff said

Via Top Gear

Honda VTX Techno Cruiser

Wednesday, December 14th, 2005

This is the latest concept bike from Honda, the VTX Techno Cruiser. Please Mr Honda make it, please.

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007’s Aston Martin

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

As featured in the Goldfinger and Thunderball James Bond films, the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is up for auction. The car is one of four kitted out with all sorts of Q stylings, the revolving number plate is there, the wheel mounted tyre slashers are there. The only thing missing is the ejector seat! It’s […]

The Skidscooter

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

Straight out of a junior James Bond movie, Jieyu-Design have released a design concept for the Skidscooter. It’s an electric scooter that transforms into a water propulsion aid! I suspect that it may never reach the mass market but I bet Q is eying it up!

‘Over’ take

Friday, September 30th, 2005

It’s something I’ve wanted ever since reading Dan Dare in the Eagle comic, a Skycar! Developed by Moller, it’s capable of vertical take-off, travels at 350mph and does 21 miles to a gallon of alcohol (which is a damn sight more than I can!). It’s still at prototype stage, despite the fact that development started […]

Vrooom!

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005

They’ve done it again, feast your eyes on the new Porsche Cayman S. Coming in at the bargin price of $58900 for the basic model, expect to see the odd footballer using one to transport his basic model shortly.

TVR make bikes!

Wednesday, August 17th, 2005

TVR have just purchased motorcycle manufacturer Benelli, they will be releasing their first range of bikes next year although there’s no indication of how they will be badged as yet.

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One wheely good idea (sorry)

Wednesday, August 10th, 2005

At concept stage only at this moment but Bombadier are hoping that this is the future of personal transport. It looks pretty cool but a word of warning to Bombadier……Segway!

Found at gizmag