Friday, February 20, 2026

V12 Shooting brake


Powered by a V12 Merlin similar to what powered the Spitfire and Lancaster bombers from WWII. It had displayed Rolls Royce badging, but apparently a lawsuit ended that boast. the engine has a displacement of 1,650 cubic inches (27 liters).

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

1948 Sabre 60



Engineer Paul Jones built the Sabre 60 in 1948. The body is fiberglass panels over a wooden frame. It is on a Willys Overland chassis. It has a Ford flathead 60 engine and a 1937 Lincoln Zephyr transmission.

It was labeled the "Junkyard Mongrel" because most of the parts were obtained from junkyards. Total cost of the car in 1948 is said to be $250.

Sunday, February 15, 2026