Cars and Motorcycles

1964 Ford Mustang

In 1964 Ford was to supply a pace car for the Indianapolis 500, this coincided with the company’s launch of the new Ford Mustang so it seemed natural to combine the two as a marketing opportunity.

Several prototype Mustangs were sent to Holman Moody, who ran Ford’s NASCZR programme, so that he could make the necessary modifications. The track required a top speed of 140 mph, so the stock 260 cu in engine was replaced with the 289 V8 from a GT40 race car. The Ford Galaxie, and the Ford Falcon also contributed components to the cooling, transmission and suspension.

Having only lap straps, maritime-style grab handles were fitted to give passengers something to hold onto, and a Motorola 2-way radio allowed communication with race control.

1962 AC Cobra

The first American car to win the GT class at Le Mans, the Cobra was a hybrid sports car consisting of a British roadster with an American engine and transmission. A collaboration between AC Cars and Caroll Shelby, the Cobra was one of the fastest cars in the world at that time. The cars raced successfully at Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans.

1964 Ford GT40

Specifically designed to break Ferrari’s dominance of the Le Man 24 hour race, Ford entered negotiations with British carmaker Lola to develop the new car. With the expertise of Ford’s NASCAR race team and Caroll Shelby, the GT40 succeeded in winning Le Man on four consecutive occasions.

Lexus LFA

The LFA’s exhaust was tuned by Yamaha’s musical instrument department to produce its distinctive sound.

For intake air, two primary ports feed the engine below 3000 rpm, beyond that, secondary ports open to feed more air into the surge tank on top of the engine. This has internal ribs like those inside a guitar or violin, and allows the induction resonance to be tuned.

At 3000 rpm the resonance is around 250 hz, rising to 500 hz at 6000 rpm with a final peak at 600 hz at redline.

A duct directly channels surge-tank resonance to the LFA’s cabin, while the exhaust is carried through dual-piped exhausts for better tuning.

Alfa Romeo C4

One of a series of car profiles available as customised collector prints.

Non-brand Motor Cars

Generic cars for educational/instructional purposes.

Ferrari F2004

One of the most dominant cars in Formula One, the F2004 won Ferrari’s 6th straight Constructors Championship and Michael Schumacher’s 5th straight Drivers’ Championship.

Honda Accord

Colour cutaway and interior illustrations.

2007 Honda Accord Hybrid

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Originally named the “40/50 h.p.”, the Silver Ghost chassis had rigid front and rear axles and leaf springs all round. A side-valve, six-cylinder 7036 cc engine was linked to a three-speed transmission. At this time, Rolls-Royce only produced the running chassis, which would then be sent to the customer’s preferred coach-builder for a bespoke body.

Toyota Prius

Prius brake system

Subaru Impreza WRX

High performance four-wheel drive rally car.

Mercedes Sprinter

Morland manufactures timber-based fit out products used in industries across the UK and Europe. And part of their product range includes lightweight vehicle conversion materials for camper vans, motorhomes, narrowboats and yachts.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX12R

With a 1,199 cc straight-four engine developing 178 hp, the Ninja was the most powerful motorcycle of its time and, as the result of a gentlemen’s agreement with Suzuki, tied with the Hayabusa as the fastest production motorcycle.

Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R

At 1.3 litres, the Hayabusa set a record for the largest displacement in a sport bike.

Triumph Daytona 650

A TT race winner, the four-cylinder inline engine made the Daytona agile on the racetrack, while a sensible and roomy riding position made it a practical road bike.