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2011 Bombardier Transportation press photo of CTA passenger unit 5085 on crane lift at assembly line at Bombardier Plattsburgh, NY assembly plant.

Starting with the CTA 5000 series in 2009, the Plattsburgh assembly plant expanded to include stainless steel fabrication and welding on site, allowing cars to be fully built from the ground up here. The subframes are supplied from Bombardier's Sahagun facility in Mexico.

A nice early body/subframe combo!

Total exposure time: 2 hours (40 subframes, 10 darks, 20 flats)

Telescope: Tele Vue-60 APO refractor

Mount: Vixen Super Polaris

New improved version here.

NISSAN GT-R

Specifications

Engine

• VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6.

• 480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm.

• Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing.

• Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores.

• IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank.

• Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.

Drivetrain

• ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case.

• Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle.

• Electronic traction control plus 1.5-way mechanically locking rear differential.

• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) with three driver-selectable settings: Normal (for daily driving, controls brakes and engine output), R-Mode (for ultimate performance, utilizes AWD torque distribution for additional vehicle stability) and Off (driver does not want the help of the system).

• Hill Start Assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline.

DisclaimerVDC-R cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely.

Transmission

• 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts).

• Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

• Dual clutch design changes gears in less than 0.5 second (0.2 second in R mode).

• Downshift Rev Matching (DRM).

• Predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking and other information.

Wheels and Tires

• 20 x 9.5" (front) and 20 x 10.5" (rear) super-lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with Gunmetal Gray finish.

• Exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Bridgestone® RE070A high-capacity run-flat summer tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear.

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

• Optional exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Dunlop® run-flat all-season tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear (includes Bright Silver wheels).

Brakes

• Brembo® 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking.

• Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation.

• 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers.

Steering

• Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist.

• 2.6 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock.

Suspension

• 4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein® DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering).

• Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs.

• Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes.

• Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars.

Body/Chassis

• Exclusive Premium Midship platform with jig-welded hybrid unibody.

• Aluminum hood, trunk and door skins. Die-cast aluminum door structures.

• Carbon-reinforced front crossmember/radiator support.

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Standard Features

Exterior

• Wide-beam headlights with High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beams.

• LED taillights and brake lights.

• Dual heated power mirrors.

• Flush-mounted aluminum door handles.

• Body-color rear spoiler with integrated center high-mounted stop light.

• UV-reducing tinted glass.

Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor

• Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer and 11 speakers including dual subwoofers.

• HDD Music Box system, including hard drive with 9.4 GB for audio storage.

• MP3, WMA and DVD audio capable. In-dash Compact Flash card reader.

• HDD-based GPS navigation with touch screen.

• Driver-configurable performance monitor, developed with Sony® Polyphony, with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens.

• 7-inch WVGA high-resolution color-LCD display for audio, navigation and performance monitor.

Interior

• Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).

• Electronic analog instrument cluster with multi-function trip computer and digital gear indicator.

• Power front windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature.

• Intelligent Key system with pushbutton start. Power door locks.

• Cruise control.

• Tilt/telescoping steering column.

• Bluetooth® Hands-free phone system with voice recognition.

Seating/Appointments

• Leather upholstered front seats with perforated Alcantara inserts.

• 8-way power front seats with entry/exit switch for rear-seat passengers.

• Driver-shaped bucket seat.

• Dual individual rear seats.

• Heated front seats.

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

• Drilled aluminum pedals.

Safety/Security

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor.

• Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags.

• Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.

• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System.

• Vehicle Security System.

The Fiat Punto was introduced into the UK in 1993 and early cars had a reputation for unreliability and corrosion. One that seems to have survived is this Punto 90 example new in February 1995. DVLA MOT Check indicates the vehicle covers around 600 miles per year and has had several test failures for rust although this is presumably within the subframe as the main bodywork looks remarkably clean for it's age.

Seat, subframe & pipes on 3 Finger Eddy, oh and the LHS dual throat, crazy damn bike ! #tpengines #threefingereddy #rocketbobs #handmade #custombike #4130bespokeframe

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MG 6 Magnette (1st Gen)DTi (2010-16) Engine 1849cc S4 DT

Registration Number VX 63 GLZ (Worcester)

MG (Roewe) ALBUM

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The MG6 is a mid-size car under the MG marque, built by Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor, derived from the Roewe 550 and hence distantly related to the Rover 75, sharing its front subframe. It was initially announced in April 2009 at the Shanghai Auto Show as a hatchback, and in October 2010 at Shanghai Expo as a 4-door saloon model.

The five-door hatchback, known as the MG6 GT, went on sale in the United Kingdom in May 2011, the saloon, known as the MG6 Magnette, went on sale on 16 July 2011. A diesel model joined the range at the end of 2012.

For the MG 6 GT, three levels of trim are available with increasing levels of equipment and trim; S, SE and TSE. These all share the same mechanical specification, although the TSE gains 18" wheels over the standard 17".

The launch models are available with the petrol TCI-Tech 1.8-litre engine, available in two states of tune, 133 bhp (99 kW; 135 PS) and 158 bhp (118 kW; 160 PS) (with turbo), the latter being available from launch in China and as the only engine option at launch in the UK. In 2012 the petrol engine was joined by a 1849cc S4 DTi-Tech engine

The MG 6 was facelifted in 2015, receiving a range of minor exterior and interior changes including a 75kg reduction in weight. In the UK, the main change was the improvement in efficiency for the diesel model, and the withdrawal of the petrol version. The facelifted model can be identified with a new front bumper design.

In the UK sales have been slow with only 15 units in October 2011, only seven registrations for the MG brand as a whole were recorded in November (of which three were presumably TF roadsters). In December 2011, car rental company Avis UK Ltd announced that it would be running 100 MG 6 GT and Magnette in its rental fleet and took delivery of these cars. For 2012, MG sold 782 cars in the UK. Initial UK production was projected in the range of 2000 to 3000 per annum

The first generation MG 6 was replaced by a second generation five door liftback for 2017 model year, now made exclusively in Nanjing, China

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Shot 03.07.2016 at Cars in the Park, Beacon Park, Lichfield REF 121-236

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Photographed at Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada, between 21.49 and 22.06 EDT

(285 km by road north of Toronto)

* Temperature 12° C.

* Total exposure time: 8 minutes

* 35 mm lens

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The extreme northern portion of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, and tens of thousands of stars, are seen in this wide angle image, running from the constellation Cassiopeia at lower left, through Cepheus, and into Cygnus at the right side.

Just above and to the right of centre is an almost circular reddish (the colour of ionized hydrogen gas) nebula named IC 1396. For a close-up view of this nebula made with a 400 mm telephoto lens, click here:

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At upper right is the pink, distinctively-shaped North America Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. For a view of this nebula made with a 540 mm focal length telescope the night before, click here:

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Just to the upper right of the North America Nebula - at the extreme top right edge of the frame - lies a region of glowing red hydrogen gas surrounding the star Gamma Cygni. For a telephoto view of this region, click here:

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Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 ART lens on Nikon D810a camera body, mounted on Astrophysics 1100GTO equatorial mount with a Kirk Enterprises ball head

Eight stacked frames; each frame:

35 mm focal length; ISO 3200; 60 seconds exposure at f/4

(with LENR - long exposure noise reduction)

Subframes stacked in RegiStar;

Processed in Photoshop CS6 (brightness, contrast, levels, colour balance)

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1989 Jaguar XJ-S 3.6 auto.

Last SORN declaration expired in May 2018 and last MoT test expired in May 2010.

It failed a test in June 2010 -

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

It then failed another test in August 2013 -

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anglia Car Auctions, King's Lynn -

"V5 Present

Chassis number: SAJJNAEC3CA167716

This XJ‑S has been unused for several years and although running and driving, does require recommissioning. It's last MoT was issued in 2009. Three owners from new with the previous keeper registered from 2002 until 2017. The history file contains the original service book with twenty stamps, MoT certificates, various invoices and leather wallet. The mileage is warranted at 82,501."

Sold for £1700.

1978 Bedford CF.

Last MoT test expired in July 2014 (SORN, now MoT exempt).

Looks like a custom van project with the side exit exhaust and Jaguar rear subframe.

Taiwan Railways EMU100 under construction at York, 1976.

A view looking down the workshops at York. The rolling stock subframes are seen during fabrication, being welded on the rotating jigs.

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I was working at Cowans Boyd, the famous crane makers in Carlisle. The offices finally closed in March 1997. Whilst clearing out the offices, I found a box of prints which were going to be discarded. I decided to keep them as I thought they were a really interesting series of photographs, as they illustrate the different stages of rolling stock fabrication.

The prints are stamped "Central Photographic Unit, British Railways Board". The negative number is handwritten on the back of each print.

This one is numbered Y783.2615.12

Seestar S50, PixInsight, GraxPert, RCAstro, SetiAstro, GHS

EQ mode, IRCUT filter, Bortel 7

45 hrs 31 min exposure, 32 sessions from Jul 2025 to Dec 2025.

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2011 Bombardier Transportation press photo of CTA 5000-series cars on assembly line at Bombardier Plattsburgh, NY assembly plant.

Starting with the CTA 5000 series in 2009, the Plattsburgh assembly plant expanded to include stainless steel fabrication and welding on site, allowing cars to be fully built from the ground up here. The subframes are supplied from Bombardier's Sahagun facility in Mexico.

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LEGO Ideas

One of my fav. cars (L)

With the fourth generation of the Supra, Toyota took a big leap in the direction of a more serious high performance car. Again using subframe, suspension and drivetrain assemblies from the Z30 Soarer (Lexus SC300/400), test model pre-production started in December 1992 with 20 models, and official mass production began in April 1993.[12] The new Supra was completely redesigned, with rounded body styling and featured two new engines: a naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE producing 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) at 5800 rpm and 210 ft·lb (280 N·m) at 4800 rpm of torque and a twin turbocharged 2JZ-GTE making 276 hp (206 kW; 280 PS) and 318 ft·lb (431 N·m) of torque for the Japanese version. For the export model (America/Europe) Toyota upgraded the Supra turbo's engine (smaller, steel wheeled turbochargers, bigger fuel injectors, etc.). This increased the power output to 320 hp (239 kW; 324 PS) at 5600 rpm and 315 ft·lb (427 N·m) at 4000 rpm. The turbocharged variant could achieve 0–60 mph in as low as 4.6 seconds and 1/4 mile (402 m) in 13.1 seconds at 109 mph (175 km/h)[2]. The turbo version was tested to reach over 280 km/h (174 mph) all-stock, but the cars are restricted to just 180 km/h (112 mph) in Japan and 250 km/h (155 mph) elsewhere. European versions also had an air intake on the bonnet (hood). Drag coefficient is .31 for the naturally aspirated models and .32 for the turbo models and N/A's with the rear spoiler.

The MKIV Supra's twin turbos operated in sequential mode instead of the more common parallel mode. The sequential setup featured a pair of CT-12b turbos (for the usdm market, JDM market was CT20/Ct20A with variations- some are ceramic- notorious, some are not. For UK and USDM market steel blades (CT-12b).

Rosie P

18 Months of welding and repair work completed, including a complete new floor, new arches, new inner subframes, new guttering and a new roof panel.

1995 Mitsubishi FTO MIVEC.

Registered in March 2000.

Last taxed in March 2015 and last MoT test expired in December 2016.

It failed a test in March 2018 -

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Detail of Frame Construction #5 by Jon Lash at the Grounds for Sculpture.

Prague, Czech Republic

Airbagged, powered by a small-block Chevy and riding on an S-10 subframe. Lost in the 50s Cruise Night at Marley Station, May 9, 2009.

With this version Toyota took a big leap in the direction of a more serious high-performance car. Again using subframe, suspension,and drivetrain assemblies from the Z30 Soarer (Lexus SC300/400), test model pre-production started in December 1992 with 20 models, and official mass production began in April 1993. The new Supra was completely redesigned, with rounded body styling and featured two new engines: a naturally aspirated Toyota 2JZ-GE producing 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) at 5800 rpm and 210 lb·ft (280 N·m) at 4800 rpm of torque and a twin turbocharged Toyota 2JZ-GTE making 276 hp (206 kW; 280 PS) and 318 lb·ft (431 N·m) of torque for the Japanese version. The styling, while modern, does seem to borrow some elements from Toyota's first grand touring sports car, the Toyota 2000GT. For the export model (America/Europe) Toyota upgraded the Supra turbo's engine (smaller, steel wheeled turbochargers, bigger fuel injectors, etc.). This increased the power output to 320 hp (239 kW; 324 PS) at 5600 rpm and 315 lb·ft (427 N·m) at 4000 rpm. (326hp / 325lbft for Europe)

The turbocharged variant could achieve 0–60 mph in as low as 4.6 seconds and 1/4 mile (402 m) in 13.1 seconds at 109 mph (175 km/h). The turbo version was tested to reach over 285 km/h (177 mph), but the cars are restricted to just 180 km/h (112 mph) in Japan and 250 km/h (155 mph) elsewhere. European versions of the car also had an air intake or scoop on the hood. Drag coefficient is 0.31 for the naturally aspirated models and 0.32 for the turbo models but unknown with the rear spoiler.

The twin turbos operated in sequential mode, not parallel. Initially, all of the exhaust is routed to the first turbine for reduced lag. This resulted in boost and enhanced torque as early as 1800 rpm, where it already produced 300 lb·ft (410 N·m) of torque. At 3500 rpm, some of the exhaust is routed to the second turbine for a "pre-boost" mode, although none of the compressor output is used by the engine at this point. At 4000 rpm, the second turbo's output is used to augment the first turbo's output. Compared to the parallel mode, sequential mode turbos provide quicker low RPM response and increased high RPM boost. This high RPM boost was also aided with technology originally present in the 7M-GE in the form of the Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) which is a way of managing the air compression pulses within the intake piping as to increase power.

For this generation, the Supra received a new 6-speed Getrag/Toyota V160 gearbox on the turbo models while the naturally aspirated models made do with a 5-speed manual W58, revised from the previous version. Each model was offered with a 4-speed automatic with manual shifting mode. Turbo models were equipped with larger brakes and tires (Unless you were in Japan where these were an optional extra). All vehicles were equipped with 5-spoke aluminium alloy wheels and a space saver spare tire on a steel wheel to save weight and space.

Toyota took measures to reduce the weight of this new model. Aluminium was used for the hood, targa top (when fitted), front crossmember, oil and transmission pans, and the suspension upper A-arms. Other measures included hollow carpet fibers, magnesium-alloy steering wheel, plastic gas tank and lid, gas injected rear spoiler, and a single pipe exhaust. Despite having more features such as dual airbags, traction control, larger brakes, wheels, tires, and an additional turbo, the car was at least 200 lb (91 kg) lighter than its predecessor. The base model with a manual transmission had a curb weight of 3,210 lb (1,460 kg). The Sport Roof added 40 lb (18 kg) while the automatic transmission added 55 lb (25 kg). It had a 51:49 (front:rear) weight distribution. The turbo model weighed 3,450 lb (1,560 kg) for the manual, automatic added another 10 lb (4.5 kg). Weight distribution was 53% front/47% rear. The Supra was heavier than the spartan Mazda RX-7 and all aluminium bodied Acura/Honda NSX, but it was lighter than the Nissan 300ZX and Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4.

For the 1996 model year in the US, the turbo model was only available with the automatic transmission owing to OBD-II certification requirements. The targa roof was also made standard on all turbo models. For 1997, manual transmission returned for the optional engine along with a redesign of the tail lights, headlights, front fascia, chromed wheels, and other minor changes such as the radio and steering wheel designs. All 1997 models included badges indicating "Limited Edition 15th Anniversary". All turbo models came standard with the rear spoiler. For 1998, updates were a 3-spoke steering wheel and redesigned radio. In Japan, the turbo engines were installed with VVT-i. The SZ-R model was also updated with the introduction of a six-speed Getrag V161 transmission, the same used for the twin-turbo RZ models.

The stock A80 Supra chassis has also proven an effective platform for roadracing, with several top 20 and top 10 One Lap Of America finishes in the SSGT1 class. Despite its curb weight, in 1994 the A80 managed remarkable skidpad ratings of 0.95 lateral g's (200 ft) and 0.98 lateral g's (300 ft) Supra also featured a four-sensor four-channel track tuned ABS system with yaw control whereby each caliper is sensored and the brakes are controlled individually according to the speed, angle, and pitch of the approaching corner. This unique Formula One-inspired braking system allowed the Supra Turbo to record a 70 mph (113 km/h) -0 braking distance of 149 ft (45 m), the best braking performance of any production car tested in 1997 by Car and Driver magazine. This record was finally broken in 2004 by a Porsche Carrera GT, which does it in 145 ft (44 m) .

The US and UK market Supra featured bigger injectors, steel turbines and bigger inlet cam and had emissions in the range of 259 g/km CO2 despite the addition of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). The Japanese market Supra had CO2 emissions in the range of 224 g/km.

By the late 90s, sales of all sporty coupes were declining in North America, so the Supra was withdrawn from the Canadian market in 1996 and the US in 1998. The Turbo was not available in 1998 in California Air Resources Board (CARB) states. Production continued in Japan until August 2002, ceasing owing to restrictive emission standards.

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This miniland-scale Lego Toyota Supra A80 Coupe has been created for Flickr LUGNuts' 92nd Build Challenge, - "Stuck in the 90's", - all about vehicles from the decade of the 1990s.

Tayside Fleetline at Dock Street. Unusual to have the engine subframe removed. I've often seen the power pack on Atlanteans taken out like this, but not normally on Daimlers with a flexible coupling. Probably needing major work.

Chassis n° 1612

RM Sotheby's

Place Vauban

Parijs - Paris

Frankrijk - France

February 2020

Estimated : € 150.000 - 200.000

Sold for € 161.000

Chassis 1612 is believed to be the only Moretti 750 Grand Sport with a round tube traliccio di tubi chassis. The vast majority of Morettis had boxed chassis and occasionally tubular subframes. Tracing the early life of this car is not easy; however, period pictures do provide some indications of a possible competition career. In the 1956 Mille Miglia, a Moretti entered with race number 156. Period images show a car with the same body style and fin-type headrest. It is highly possible that this is indeed chassis 1612; however, conclusive proof is sadly unavailable, as the cars were entered without chassis numbers.

After its early life in Europe, chassis 1612 was sold and travelled to the U.S. West Coast, where it did some racing in Southern California through at least 1960. The car became well-known in the USA and was recorded by John De Boer. The car remained dormant for a number of years before it was discovered, remarkably complete and original with photos on file, and subsequently restored, later shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2002. Sold to Italy later that same year, the current owner purchased the Moretti in 2012 with the intent of going racing, and it has since competed in the 2014 and 2016 Le Mans Classic and the 2013 Mille Miglia.

In the current owner’s custody, the car has been fully and professionally prepared by G-Cat Racing in the UK with a view to making the car as competitive and reliable as possible. As part of this preparation, the engine, gearbox, and suspension were all rebuilt, a competition clutch was fitted, and a new set of magnesium alloy wheels were cast. The period instruments were removed and replaced with modern equivalents for reliability; however, period instruments are included in the sale alongside a set of steel wheels. Highly eligible, this rare and incredibly fun-to-drive 750 Grand Sport is ready for the track.

Full Moon + 1 day

Mosaic of 10 images

Taken with below average seeing using a Celestron C6-N + SPC900NC webcam.

Best 400 of 1200 subframes were stacked for each tile in Registax5. Stitched together in Autopano

Heart nebula located in Perseus arm.

RASA 11" on CEM60 mount

ZWO ASI 2600MC DUO

Optolong L-pro filter

1hour 57minutes exposure in 60s subframes

The move to electric buses in Denmark is accelerating with contracts for diesel buses not getting extended .

Yashicamat LM & Fomapan 100 - Rodinal 1:50.

Scanned darkroom print using an epson v37.

2011 Bombardier Transportation press photo of CTA passenger unit 5085 on crane lift at assembly line at Bombardier Plattsburgh, NY assembly plant.

Starting with the CTA 5000 series in 2009, the Plattsburgh assembly plant expanded to include stainless steel fabrication and welding on site, allowing cars to be fully built from the ground up here. The subframes are supplied from Bombardier's Sahagun facility in Mexico.

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair. Last MoT test expired in October 2013 (SORN). It failed a test that month -

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.b.5b)

Nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)

Nearside front direction indicators not working (1.4.a.2c)

Nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3)

Nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3)

Offside front brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)

Offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3)

Offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3)

1997 Rover Mini. Registered in November 1998. Last MoT test expired in January 2014 (SORN). It failed a test that month -

Nearside headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside lower front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.g.2)

Nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3)

Offside front body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.c.1)

Offside headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

18 Months of welding and repair work completed, including a complete new floor, new arches, new inner subframes, new guttering and a new roof panel.

Austin Metro City 310 Van (1980-*90) Engine 998cc S4 Tr. OHV

Registration Number G 439 FOM

AUSTIN SET

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The Austin Metro was launched in 1986, as a 3 and 5 door hatchback and 3 door light delivery van.

Some of the Mini's underpinnings were carried over into the Metro, namely the 998 cc and 1275 cc A-Series engines, much of the front-wheel drivetrain and four-speed manual gearbox, and suspension subframes. The Metro used the Hydrolastic suspension system found on the Allegro but without front to rear interconnection. The hatchback body shell was one of the most spacious of its time and this was a significant factor in its popularity. Initially, the Metro was sold as a three-door hatchback only, with a choice of 998cc (1.0 litre) or 1275cc (1.3 litre) petrol engines.

* Badged as Austin Metro until 1986 when an update and corporate reshuffle saw the cars re-launched as Rover Metro's though they never carried the Rover badge

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Shot taken 05:08:2012 at The Shugborough Classic Car Meeting. Ref: 93a-55

My Gixxer project bike back on the road after I built and fitted a new seat subframe and side panels.