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miércoles, 29 de octubre de 2014

JAGUAR XK120

JAGUAR XK120 
The Jaguar XK120 is a sports car which was manufactured by Jaguar between 1948 and 1954. It was Jaguar's first sports car since the SS 100, which ceased production in 1940.

The XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a testbed and show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sensation, which persuaded Jaguar founder and design boss William Lyons to put it into production. In 1949 the first customer car, chassis number 670003, was delivered to Clark Gable.

The "120" in its name referred to its 120 mph (193 km/h) top speed (faster with the windscreen removed), which made the XK120 the world's fastest standard production car at the time of its launch.[4]
It was available in two open versions, first as the roadster (designated OTS, for open two-seater, in America), then also as a drophead coupé (DHC) from 1953; and also as a closed, or "fixed-head" coupé (FHC) from 1951. The DHC was a more deluxe open model, with wind-up windows, and wood-veneer dashboard and interior door caps, as on the FHC.

A smaller-engined version intended for the UK market was cancelled prior to production.

In 1950 and 1951, at a banked oval track in France, XK120 roadsters averaged over 100 mph for 24 hours and over 130 mph for an hour, and in 1952 a fixed-head coupé took numerous world records for speed and distance when it averaged 100 mph for a week.
Roadsters were also successful in racing and rallying.

lunes, 27 de octubre de 2014

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Pamplona 2014

 
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Pamplona 2014 

El pasado 5 de Octubre Pamplona celebró el DGR 2014, Distinguished Gentleman`s Ride, una convocatoria surgida en Sydney (Australia) en el año 2012 como un divertimento y un ejercicio de estilo, aunque desde 2013 el evento es una cita destinada a recaudar fondos para la investigación contra la lucha del cáncer de próstata. Su éxito es tal que se ha extendido a mas de 250 ciudades de todo el mundo con una participación de 20.000 “riders” vestidos elegantemente para la ocasión, recuperando clásicos trajes de tweed, monóculos, pipas, bigotes (...a menudo “de pega”), chalecos, etc. La ocasión es idónea para desempolvar las motos clásicas, ya sean scooters, cafe-racers, o bobbers.
La edición del 2014 ha contado con Triumph como principal patrocinador.

http://www.gentlemansride.com/

On October 5th 2014 Pamplona welcomed the DGR , Distinguished Gentleman`s Ride, it was founded in 2012 in Sydney (Australia) The main goal was to influence positively the way motorcyclists are perceived and since 2013, the aim is to raise awareness and money for the research of prostate cancer . The DGR2014 has reached 20.000 riders in more than 250 cities around the world.It's about dressing up in fine clothes and the style of classic custom motorcycles. Participants wear monocles, moustaches (mostly fake), silk vests, tweed suits or costumes and are supposed to behave in an affable manner. The motorcycles are Classic bikes, Café Racers or Bobbers.
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride was supported by Triumph Motorcycles
 


 

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Pamplona 2014


The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Pamplona 2014
 












sábado, 25 de octubre de 2014

ALICIA SORNOSA + La primera en dar la Vuelta al Mundo


La primera mujer española que ha dado la vuelta al mundo en moto se llama Alicia Sornosa , y ha recorrido 45.000 kilómetros a lo largo de los cinco continentes durante un año. Su tenacidad le ha hecho superar obstáculos y dificultades. Sobrevive con entre 30 y 60 euros al día. Transmite su viaje en directo, lleva 3 cámaras, cuenta en la red lo que le ocurre cada día y cientos de personas la siguen. Hoy esta madrileña comienza una nueva aventura: sale desde Nueva York para recorrer América, de norte a sur.

No tepierdas sus aventuras en la pagina:



via: www.ungranviaje.org
"Alicia Sornosa, madrileña, es periodista especializada en motor y la primera mujer española en dar la vuelta al mundo en moto. Así es, en 2009 vendió su hipotecado apartamento y con lo que sacó de ello se compró una moto. Con esa misma moto (BMW F650GS), dos años después salió a recorrer el planeta, con la idea de ser la primera española en dar la vuelta al mundo en su propia moto."

....continua leyendo en:
http://www.ungranviaje.org/jornadas-humboldt-de-los-grandes-viajes/jueves-16-mayo/

jueves, 23 de octubre de 2014

...CON LA CASA A CUESTAS + Home is where you park it


Tiny Heirloom specializes in luxury homes on wheels, handcrafted in Portland, Oregon. With a total of 10+ years of team experience, Heirloom concentrates on equipping each custom build with high quality materials and fixtures, to meet even the most high-end standard of luxury. Most importantly, our products do not compromise on other essential such as energy efficiency and low monthly expenses. With your imagination and our expertise, you can make home 
anywhere you park it.  














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