WEIRD & WONDERFUL

From time to time we come across something that's just too good not to share with our visitors.  This page is another work in progress.  Contributions are welcome but whether or not we use them will depend on their sutability.


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San Francisco, 1906.  Here's a movie shot just four days before the earthquake and fires that destroyed the city.  Ride a streetcar (tram) down Market Street.  The insane traffic and pedestrian behaviour looks a bit contrived but it's still fascinating - and a bit creepy!  Seven minutes. Enjoy!


Veteran Car Club (UK) 2010 Creepy Crawly Rally - an event for early 1- and 2-cylinder cars.  116 vehicles took part.  Enjoy a light-hearted look at what makes veteran motoring a lot of fun - Click Here!

FAIL TO PROCEED.   Our cars are usually reliable, but every now and then...

2011 London to Brighton - Click Here!

Cugnot replica for Retomobil 2011 - magnificent, scary, the word "awesome" comes to mind!  Ignore the French commentary, just enjoy the video.  Don't miss it!

Not a Veteran, but it's in the right spirit.  Here's a 1925 Maxim Speedster on it's  first day out after restoration. 
Electrical Short Cuts
Fuel Tank Pollution
Sunbeam 12-16 Used for Target Practice
Broken Crankshaft
 - Lancia