Formula 1 Livery CB750 SS Honda Project

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Steve Carpenter

23 Apr

Well, I have been playing about with the F1 project and have decided to fit the good old Rocket 4 seat assembly and then upholster the seat with traditional style snaps, just to show the times of yesteryear and the old school seat set ups of the day.

I am happy with the way it looks and it feels super comfy.plus your legs do not foul the air induction side scoops of which I really like now and want to try and represent some of the Ferrari’s styling, I still need to get all the body work wrapped but locating a company that knows what I am on about is not easy, my guy I use has flaked so its off to find someone who wants my money.

I will be looking forward to firing this old girl up and taking her for a spin about where I live as it was made for Motorcycles as we have miles of winding roads with off cambered corners and chicanes etc, this will be a blast to ride.

I went with a 17 LED stop tail light to give people lots of warning that this machine is there and again, give an old look with modern internals and this really does suit the bike, I still have to fashion a license plate bracket under it but thats later on.

Starting to look like a Classic Motorbike again and got plenty of hand waves and beeps from people driving by over the weekend, so that’s something positive eh?

I’m getting closer each time I do something and I believe the only hang up will be down to the graphic company, if I can’t find one that can do the job them I will have to paint it and letter it by hand and thats a time consuming job but we shall see.

Just thought I would do a little blog to let you know what I have been doing lately and hope you are enjoying the build????

Scuderia Ferrari F1 styled CB750 Creation

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Steve Carpenter

08 Apr

I have been a fan of F1 Formula race cars since I was a teenager, regularly watching the races on our 3 channel television, I loved watching these guys in the JPS Renault Lotus and my First Motorcycle that adorned the Motorcycle world was based on Emerson Fittipaldi’s Black and Gold F1.

Now, over half a Century later, not only did I create a fun Cafe bike representing the JPS styling, I am now going to create another F1 livery Motorcycle for my Brother, but this time in the Ferrari F1 colors. This will not be a replica of that machine but will have the accents of the Italian Stallion beast that runs the circuits today.

I still have a long way to go but as long as I get the look, I shall be more than happy, this has lots of work to be done still like seat set up and some accessories as well as the color scheme but this time I shall not be painting the bodywork as ferrari and all F1 race cars are wrapped, so this will get a new skin and hope I can pull that look off?

I am incorporating Airduct’s into the side covers and will make a custom seat and this time will have removable Pannier bags that hang onto the outside of the machine to give it a wider look from the rear.

The other thing is i like to mix old with New, so I shall have a Satellite GPS speedometer with a digital Tach built inside, set inside an old Vintage Race Car Alloy Cup that was attached to the steering column many years ago and had a Tach inside it.

I am making stuff up as I go along, some I shall keep and some I shall redesign most probably, but want this to be a cool ride that I will personally ride upo where I live as its a winding set of roads with many turns and off cambered switch backs.

This will have a new exhaust system as I hope to make in stainless and am using BSA silencers to give a little British feel and sound to the machine, that’s the cool thing with Custom machines, the sky is the limit and you can change to what ever you feel is to your personal liking.

As you can see, to keep with the Italian feel, I am using Tarozzi rear sets that came directly from Italy and will make this so much more comfortable to ride and change gear quickly.

Still a long way yo go right now but its taking shape and quite excited at the form that she is making right this minute and wanted to share with you guys and gals, I shall keep you updated on this creation and hopefully not too far away I shall be cranking gears in my area and grinning from ear to ear. Stay tuned……………………..

Join us in a Ride to the Marconi Automotive Museum

Posted on August 2, 2017January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

02 Aug

Come Ride with us on

The Marconi’s are personal friends of ours. Pretty much like Family to me and This Sunday, August 6th, we shall be taking a ride out to this Automotive Aladdin’s cave of machinery.

Their annual open house is always impressive, John Marconi will be giving tours as well and he is super guy, Raced Ferrari’s, test driver and knows his away four and 2 wheels, having had a CB400 Cafe back in the day, so only Natural we should go and check this great place out, its indoors so out of the Sun too, another good event for our Hot August in Southern California.

Founder Dick Marconi will be at the museum telling his personal stories about the cars and signing Ferrari posters for guests, which can be bought onsite. Car clubs from all over Southern California park out front of the museum and guests enjoy music, giveaways, raffles and food trucks.

Meetup at Alea Cafe.

Alea Cafe

3371 E Miraloma Ave, Anaheim, CA

Kick Stands up at 9:30am.

This was us a couple of years ago as we left, and a super morning out it was, hope that you can make it for the trip, its an awesome experience to see such cars as Michael Schumachers Formula 1 Race cars as well as the famous Brazilian Ayrton Senna’s F1 as well, Australia’s Jack Brabham’s Formula race car too.

Free Admission

A fun Day out, see if you can make it, Meet us at Alea’s cafe where you can have brekky before we leave, not a long ride but worth the trip into the Marconi Museum.

Bring your Motorcycle along and take a ride with the @59 Club Orange county and enjoy the commeraderie of like minded people, we try and go to interesting events, no pressure, no attitude, just good fun and enjoying life on 2 wheels, something I have always been doing and hope to continue for many more years to come.

If you need any more information, just drop me a dime and you can also text me on that number too if you need any more information. 714-598-8392 Look forward to seeing you.

John Surtees, former F1 and motorcycle world champion, dies aged 83

Posted on March 11, 2017January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

11 Mar

Tributes have been paid to John Surtees, who died on Friday 10th March 2017. He was an acknowledged great of the motor sport world and the only racer to have won world championships on motorbikes and in Formula One.

Surtees, who was 83 years old, was admitted to hospital in February with an existing respiratory condition and after a short period in intensive care died peacefully. He was much admired among his contemporaries, and by subsequent generations of drivers and fans, and had remained involved in motor sport after his retirement from competitive racing in 1972.

Surtees won the 500cc motorcycle world championship in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 with the MV Agusta factory team, for whom he scored 22 wins at the top level before switching to cars, making his debut for Lotus and winning the Formula One title for Ferrari in 1964, which included a remarkable win at the Nürburgring and one at Monza.

It was an achievement made all the more impressive given the level of competition he faced, beating Graham Hill and Jim Clark into second and third places. During the 12 years he raced in F1 he won six races from 111 starts. He also took a third place for Ferrari at Le Mans in 1964.

He left the scuderia having been at odds with the then manager in 1966, a decision Enzo Ferrari, who hugely admired the British driver to the extent that he invited him to join the team twice – something unheard of at the time – believed was a mistake for both parties and cost them a further championship.

Lewis Hamilton said: “I just heard about John Surtees. To end the day with that kind of news is very sad. He was a legend of the sport – a lovely guy who did so much. It’s a shock to everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”

Hill’s son, Damon, posted on Twitter: “Such a lovely man. We have lost a true great motorsport legend. RIP John.” Ferrari also acknowledged the part he had played for the scuderia, tweeting: “John Surtees, Motorsport legend and 1964 World Champion with Ferrari, passed away. Our thoughts are with his family.”

The team went on to describe him as “The Great Surtees” and said “Ferrari has lost one of its greatest drivers” in a commemoration on their website.

Jenson Button posted: “Today we lost one of the all time greats on two and four wheels. We will miss you John… rip johnsurtees.” The former driver and commentator Martin Brundle tweeted: “Rest in Peace John Surtees, a great champion in every respect. Sadly he’ll never get the Knighthood he deserved. Condolences to the family.”

John Surtess was a huge Icon of mine, along with Mike Hailwood, Barry Sheene and Randy Mamola, I was sure hoping he would live long enough to be knighted by the Queen for his services to the Motorcycle and Car racing fraternity.

I met him and Sheene at Snetterton in the late 1970’s when they had the Trans Atlantic races on, such a great bloke, kinda like your Grandad.

I was envious of him racing the Vincents, what an awesome machine for its time.

I just wanted to say a Big Thank you to John for ALL the Records that he has achieved, you are a true Gentleman and I will always look up to you, although you are up there anyway to look at.

Nationality

British

Born

11 February 1934
Tatsfield, Surrey, England

Died

10 March 2017 (aged 83)
St George’s Hospital, Tooting, London, England

[hide]Motorcycle racing career statistics

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Active years

1952–1960

First race

1952 500cc Ulster Grand Prix

Last race

1960 500cc Nations Grand Prix

First win

1955 250cc Ulster Grand Prix

Last win

1960 500cc Nations Grand Prix

Team(s)

Norton, MV Agusta

Championships

350cc – 1958, 1959, 1960

500cc- 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960

Starts	Wins	Podiums	Poles	F. laps	Points
51	38	45	N/A	34	350

Formula One World Championship career

Active years

1960–1972

Teams

Lotus, Cooper (Inc non-works), Lola, Ferrari, Honda, BRM,
non-works McLaren, Surtees

Entries

113 (111 starts)

Championships

1 (1964)

Wins

Podiums

Career points

180

Pole positions

Fastest laps

First entry

1960 Monaco Grand Prix

First win

1963 German Grand Prix

Last win

1967 Italian Grand Prix

Last entry

1972 Italian Grand Prix

24 Hours of Le Mans career

Participating years

1963–1965, 1967

Teams

Scuderia Ferrari
Lola Cars/Team Surtees

Best finish

3rd (1964)

Class wins

May you rest in peace John but I know you will be on Gods track up there Racing The Duke and Mr Sheene.

GUY MARTIN DRIVES FERRARI FXX For FIRST TIME.

Posted on August 19, 2015January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

19 Aug

All I can say before you watch this Video that my Brother sent to me today is; “Turn the FECKING sound up”, this 6.3 Liter- 6 speed growls out a 809 HP Sizzle. the Young Kid I think is the Owners son and he looked a little more than worried at a few turns, but Guy LOVED it!

Just listen to the awesome cackle of the V12 2 seater Berlietta as guy gets to grips with it for the first time, he has never driven this so took it easy, but I love this sound when she is on the PIPE.

The FXX uses some technology developed from the Enzo Ferrari, and combines it with some new developments from Ferrari and its suppliers. However, the car is only a part of the overall program. Customers pay £2 million, but are only allowed to drive the car on special track days which are approved by Ferrari. After they drive the car, the owners are entitled to be briefed by Ferrari on the car’s performance. Ferrari’s sister company, Maserati, has developed a similar car, the MC12 Corsa. It is suspected^{[by whom?]} that Ferrari closely guards the FXX due to the car incorporating various advanced technology from Ferrari’s F1 team that the company did not want being inadvertently released to rivals.^{[citation needed]}

An evolution of the Enzo, in essence, the FXX shares some components with the original car, but numerous, significant developments are unique to the FXX.

The FXX’s engine is based on Enzo’s, but displacement has been increased to 6,262 cc (6.3 L; 382.1 cu in) from 5,998 cc (6.0 L; 366.0 cu in). Output has been boosted from the Enzo’s 670 PS (492.8 kW; 660.8 hp), to 820 PS (603 kW; 809 hp) at 8,500 rpm.

The gearbox incorporates the latest developments from Ferrari’s F1 program and has a shift time of under 100 ms. The brake pads were also upgraded from the Enzo. It does, however, retain the Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite discs found on the Enzo. The tires are custom-developed 19 inch slicks.

The FXX features comprehensive data-monitoring and telemetry that not only allows the driver to improve performance, but also provides Ferrari technicians with valuable data to improve the FXX and future road-going Ferraris.

Ferrari has built 30, adding one special edition to the 29 that were originally planned. The original 29 have all been sold to pre-selected past Ferrari customers. The 30th was retained by Ferrari S.p.A. and presented to Ferrari’s F1 World Champion driver, Michael Schumacher, when he retired from Formula One racing at the end of 2006. Schumacher’s FXX differs from others in being black without a stripe, having red trimmed wheels, matte rather than chrome exhaust tips, and his personal logo stitched on the racing seats.

FXX owners also participate in Ferrari’s testing and brand development programs. As part of the FXX programme, the car is maintained by the Ferrari factory. The purpose of this particular program is to allow Ferrari’s top customers exclusive access to its most up-to-date technology and to utilize their input in the development of future models. The model was only sold in Europe. Units can be imported, but not owned, in any other continent. The FXX Evolution package was reported to cost 1.5 million euros (excluding taxes) (2.1 million USD),^[1] including the car, the crew and the services provided by Ferrari. Between 2005-2007 there were only 30 produced and I’d love one of these for sure!

Specifications

A Ferrari FXX at the Brussels Motor Show

Engine: 6.3 L V12 Longitudinal, rear-mid-mounted, 65-degree, naturally aspirated aluminium V12
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder with continuously variable timing
Fuel system: Bosch Motronic ME7 Sequential Electronic Injection
Max power: 588 kW (799 PS; 789 hp) at 8500 rpm^[2]
Max torque: 686 N·m (506 lb·ft) at 5750 rpm^[2]
Specific Output: 128 PS (94 kW; 126 hp) per litre^[2]
Drive system: RWD w/TCS
Construction: Carbon fibre body over carbon fibre tub with rear alloy subframe
Front brakes: Brembo CCM (carbon-ceramic) discs w/6-piston calipers, power assist ABS
Rear brakes: Brembo CCM (carbon-ceramic) discs w/4-piston calipers, power assist ABS
0-60 mph acceleration: 2.44s
Front wheels: 483 mm (19.0 in) x 229 mm (9.0 in)
Rear wheels: 483 mm (19.0 in) x 330 mm (13 in)
Steering: Rack and pinion with power assistance
Suspension: Double wishbones with push-rod actuated coil-shock units, adaptive dampers, electronic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Wheelbase: 2,650 mm (104 in)^[3]
Front track: 1,660 mm (65 in)
Rear track: 1,650 mm (65 in)
Rear view is provided by a roof mounted video camera displayed on a small inboard screen.^[3]
Top Speed: 345 kilometres per hour (214 mph)^[

Marconi Automotive Museum show this Sunday With the 59 Club !

Posted on July 29, 2015January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

29 Jul

OK, if you like Super cars, Formula one racing, Vintage fire trucks or a cool fins and chrome, come out with us to a ride to the Marconi Automotive Museum this Sunday, we shall be leaving Alea’s Cafe in Anaheim at 10:00am and will ride to the Museum where we shall all take in the sights and sounds of this phenomenal collection.

Come meet us at the cafe for breakfast then take a ride to the Marconi Museum and check out every thing out, afterwards we shall be riding to Dana point if the weather is not too hot but can discuss when we meet, this is a super place to check out and we are close friends with the Marconis and they are so cool to talk too.

There is something for everyone here at the Marconi Museum and I am sure you will love it as much as I shall.

From Super cars to Big fins and chrome, you cannot go wrong with a tour around that magnificent collection of vehicles that have been Donated here.

Welcome to the Marconi Automotive Museum & Special Events Venue of Orange County!

First opened in 1994 by Founder Dick Marconi, this Non-Profit Museum and Special Events Venue has an impressive 30 million-dollar collection of historical, exotic, and classic cars.

The Marconi Automotive Museum is a non-profit event venue in Orange County, California. Our unique facility can be tailored to your vision and transformed into a experience, whether it be a corporate event, wedding, Bar or Bat Miztvah, or any other event, it will leave your guests speechless.

About The Museum

The Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids opened in 1994 by founder, Dick Marconi. This impressive collection features automobiles from around the world including some very rare Ferrari’s.Among the points of interest are the sapphire blue FX Ferrari, designed by Frank Williams of Formula 1 fame, Kenny Bernstein’s “Louie the lizard” Top Fuel Dragster, a Jaguar XJ220, the 53rd car Enzo Ferrari built, and many, many more.

This 30 million dollar car collection promises to delight your senses as you walk among many fantastic and rarely seen cars. Come see American muscle cars alongside a Foxfire firetruck, one of the oldest around. A minimum $5 donation goes to help children’s charities in our communit

Marconi Bios

Dick Marconi

Founder, Marconi Automotive Museum

Dick Marconi has a passion for many things in life.

When he first moved to California from Gary, Indiana, in the late 50′s, he arrived with a wife, an 18 month old son, and $500 to his name. He is passionate about health and fitness and went on to become the world’s largest manufacturer of custom made vitamins, food supplements and weight loss products. He wanted to help make people healthier and educate them on the value of nutritional supplements in their daily lives.

Dick is passionate as a collector. Over the years he has amassed a collection of over 75 cars. They range from American muscle cars to high performance streetcars such as Lamborghini’s, Porsche’s, and many Ferrari’s. His collection also documents years of open wheel racing history, including Keke Rosberg’s pink Formula Atlantic series winner, Mario Andretti’s ’94 Phoenix Oval Indy winner, and a late model F1 car driven by Michael Schumacher in his first year with Ferrari. Dick built this collection to the tune of $30 million. And then he donated it to the Marconi Foundation for Kids…because he has a passion for helping children.

In 1994 Dick purchased the museum building located in Tustin, California. It was a former salad oil manufacturing facility that had gone out of business. He took it all apart, put it back together, moved his car collection in and opened the Marconi Automotive Museum and Foundation for Kids.

In the meantime, between running a 100,000 square foot vitamin manufacturing facility and starting a non-profit car museum, he also occupied his time by participating in very competitive car racing circuits. Marconi Racing was well known in the vintage racing circles and won many a battle in the Formula Ford, Formula Atlantic, and Formula 5000 divisions. In 1994, Dick joined the SCCA and raced professionally in the Long Beach Grand Prix in a black Formula Atlantic car sponsored by Herbalife. At 57, he was the oldest driver to ever qualify for a Long Beach Race. He started in 18th place and finished in 8th. It was a shining moment for Dick and Marconi Racing.

To this day, Dick can be seen walking people around the Marconi Automotive Museum car collection, taking pictures with guests and giving insightful information about this very unique place. He will challenge you to think about and incorporate into your own life the Marconi phillosophy, passed down from his father: Learn, Earn and Return!

Priscilla “Bo” Marconi

Priscilla “Bo” Marconi grew up in the Pacific Northwest and spent her early years playing the piano and singing. She traveled all over the U.S. and Canada with The Celebrant Singers and has continued to sing at various prestigious events throughout the country.

As a member of the Covenant House California and Covenant House International Board of Directors, along with the advisory council for Childhelp, she has been able to work closely with at-risk children. Her passion is strong for under privileged kids and strives to do whatever she can to influence those in her community to help the plight of these youth.

Priscilla is the CEO of the Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids and enjoys her involvement in the exciting and creative events that the Foundation produces. Throughout the year, she brings great energy to her team. She is the driving force that keeps the staff mission focused and infuses them with her passion, ideas and excitement.

It is her goal to live her life with intention and to be part of a solution in regard to the issues of homeless and at-risk youth.

The De Tomaso Pantera GTS: A Favored Italo-American Exotic Car

The De Tomaso Pantera GTS is an Italo-American exotic car that is favored by many and considered a king by others. It was the result of Alejandro De Tomaso, Italian engineering, and American muscle. The Pantera looks very similar to the Lamborghini due to Giampaolo Dallara, who styled the Pantera, and helped in designing the Lamborghini Miura. Ford held the distribution of the Pantera, but stopped in 1975 because of poor sales. The US GTS model has bonded and riveted wheel arch extensions and badging, but not the higher compression and solid lifter engine of its European GTS counterpart.

Would you like to experience the De Tomasto Pantera GTS and other rare exotics in person? Visit the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA and enjoy an eclectic trip filled with style, class, and a touch of adrenaline.

Marconi Automotive Museum Open House Special Event

BlogJuly 16, 20150 Comments

On August 2nd, just a little over two weeks away, summer comes together with a unique and eclectic showing of cars for The Marconi Automotive Museum‘s Open House event, which will be held at The Marconi Automotive Museum (1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, CA, 92780). The event goes from 10 am to 2pm and admission is free.

Dick Marconi, the museum’s founder, will be here giving tours of the museum and telling stories of the many cars he has acquired over the years. Chip Foose, internationally renowned car designer, will be on hand as well. Last but definitely not least, Rebel Off Road will return with another custom out-of-this-world off-road vehicle.

The Marconi Open House will not be complete without some delicious food. We will have The Tri Tip Man food truck serving great sandwiches, as well as Archies Ice Cream scooping up some amazing treats.

There will be an amazing amount of cars on display, such as a custom 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback and Chip Foose’s custom 1960 Ford Starliner. We look forward to seeing all of you on August 2nd. You can RSVP by sending an email to info@marconimuseum.org.

Hours & Directions

Marconi Automotive Museum

1302 Industrial Drive
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 258-3001

Directions:

From the 55 freeway in either direction
Exit Edinger Ave.
Turn Right from the off-ramp
Turn Right on Red Hill Ave. (about the third stop light)
Turn Right on Industrial Dr. (the first stop light)
We are located on the left hand side (red and green flags ring the outside of the building)