After completing the #rescuemod build, my friends at @accidentguru_za (Paul van Wyk) suggested I do some of the work on my next project myself. You will learn new skills and save some money. Great, except they neglected to mention the personal injuries!!!How it’s going….
When your dentist appointment takes half an hour, but you’re gone for the whole day, exploring every backroad between here and there.Driving this little guy makes me smile. Every time. Engaging, tactile, the very definition of “seat of the pants driving”. As it should be.Coming alive on the B-Roads, responding purposeful input with spirited enthusiasm, … Read more
Carlaboration with the good folk at AcciDentGuru.Calvinia BarnFind RescueMod 1974 Alfa Romeo 1600 GT Junior, having some much needed cosmetic surgery, finished in lava red.Let the assembly commence.
Heat is on and it’s not even fully summer yet!@simola_hillclimb 2023, Ticket Sales Opened yesterday, 4-7 May 2023. 253 days….After yet another 1.04 best run, decisions were made. More Race, less Daily. No more driving to the event, we need to tow a #RaceCar.Having sold my much loved #volksiebus with the business, it was time … Read more
Another track driven, another box ticked. #portimao Perfect conditions, unlike the drizzling lap of Monza in the Gallardo. No sausage machine ques, just myself and the instructor, Miguel. A development driver for some top brands and all round nice guy… Short briefing before a guided lap of Portimao, starting slowly quickly building up to what … Read more
We decided to take the Flatnose and 996 for an outing to clear our minds and get some video footage. “Pure emotion”, firing up the 996, reversing out the garage, slowly crawling down the street allowing mechanicals to warmup, imaging Im a race driver taking my spot on the grid. What a way to start … Read more