Archive for June, 2009
Vintage Formula Ford Racing, Titan MK6b
Last summer I decided it was time to look for a new vintage racing car and class. I wanted a car that was reliable, fun and realatively inexpensive to campaign. I wanted a car class that is popular - racing is at it’s best when you’re in a class with plenty of other similarly matched cars.
The car and class I decided on is Formula Ford (FF). FF is exactly what I was looking for…
Titan Formula Ford History, Log Book #1
This is the beginning of the history of my Titan MK6b Formula Ford. Restoration information can be found here.
On the cover of the first log book are the names Steve Cook and David Wilson. Sterling Racing Ser(vice) is written just below their names. I hope to find more information on the drivers and Sterling Racing Service. I assume that was the company that supported the car. Or, with the frequent usage by different drivers, maybe it was…
Titan Formula Ford History, Log Book #2
Log book #2 for the Titan MK6b covers from August 1977 to May 1986. All log book entries can be seen below. We can see in these photos that the car has change colors again, but still retains the b nose.
We also note that owner/driver Glenn Gray must have relocated to the Washington DC area [...]
My First 911
My stomach was in a bit of a fit as the plane came over the mountains to land at the Ontario Airport, east of Los Angeles. The air was calm and I fly a lot, so there wasn’t a fear of flying. It was nerves - my second attempt to buy a car that I [...]
1967 Porsche 911S For Sale
This is a 1967 911S, chassis number 306318S with the original matching number engine 960486.
I’m the fourth owner of the car, the previous owner kept it at his Palm Springs vacation home for 22 years where it received little use. The odometer reads 73,000 miles and is believed to be original, but the mileage isn’t confirmed. The car came with the original 4.5″ Fuch wheels with steel lug nuts.
My plan was to keep the car original and drive it as I received it. But…
Vintage Vespa Scooter For Sale
1966 Vespa VBC 150cc Scooter 100% Restored
Brand NEW 5 port reed valve latest technology engine, with 12 volt CDI electrical system built in. Special made stainless steel crash bars on both cowls, front fender and leg shield trim. Wheels are upgraded to 10″ for better handling. Professional restoration by…
