but it feels like flying in an airplane using a reciprocating engine

I can’t tell you how peaceful it is.”
Shinya Kimura

EPIC video via one of my favorite site TSY

At first glance this Rolls Royce might look like any other Concours car. Then you see the 6 pipes peeping out the side of the hood.

That would be the 27 liter Rolls Royce V-12 Merlin Mk 1 airplane engine.

“The Merlin didn’t just power Spitfires, Hurricanes, and Lancaster bombers, it saw service in MTBs (motor torpedo boats) and tanks. So successful was the Merlin that 149,659 units were built, some 37,000 under license by Packard in the U.S. Lord Tedder, Marshal of the RAF and the man charged with development of aircraft during the Battle of Britain, attributed victory to “three predominant factors: the skill and bravery of the pilots, 100-octane fuel and the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.””

The 7 year process was done to Rolls Royce spec levels. These are all functioning dials needed to properly operate the engine. Note the amazing detailing in the door panel.

“The catalog credits veteran English dealer Nick Harley—the man who bid $10 million for the Bugatti Royale at auction in 1987 and now enjoys life in his fortress-like retreat on the Côte d’Azur—with the creation of this “special-to-trump-all-specials.” However, a quick call to Harley reveals there’s more to the story.

“Chassis 64GX left Crewe as a standard Phantom II saloon, but in the late 1970s, Rolls-Royce collector Nicholas Harley of London decided to create a showcase of British engineering might. The restoration that ensued spanned approximately seven years, during which time the Phantom II frame was lengthened, reinforced and fitted with this lovely Gurney Nutting-inspired body constructed by Wilkinson’s of Derby, and a 27-liter Mk I Merlin V12 engine was fitted, fed by two fuel pumps delivering 100 gallons per hour.”

via SportsCarMarket.com

Sorry for the lack of posts, I’ve been busy finalizing all aspects of summer production. For the caps we’re making them in Los Angeles from materials sourced in Los Angeles. Doing it domestically and being responsible for every detail has been trying, rewarding and a little expensive, but I think you’ll find the results rewarding.

Yesterday I made it to the hallowed ground of motorcycles, track bikes, surfboards, coffee, and riding gear, that is Deus Ex Machina. You may remember Deus from the epic surf/moto trip, Lovers Land, that we covered a while back, or from this amazing build. Unfortunately I forgot my camera battery (DUH!) in the charger so enjoy these screengrabs and check their site for more info.


How rad is this 50? Untouchable coolest kid on the block status with one of these.

Most of their bikes have dope hand painted and pinlined tanks.

This pic is for my dad – 1959 Frejus with a full Campy set – the same thing he was rocking around the bowery decades ago… cost? they said pretty much priceless.

Deus has been really expanding their apparel line lately and its looking great.

Coolest gloves EVER

If you’re around Sydney next Saturday, this definitely sounds worth checking out.
Big Ups to Carby and the rest of the crew for keepin the streets classy with finest 2 wheeled options this side of Japan.

Epic stream of visual candy @ HRStudio+

Another brilliant ad campaign from Diesel.



Thanks to SAH for this one.

From the makers of TAC 2.0 comes The New Minimum. Definitely worth taking a look.
“The New Minimum is a magazine about unique perspectives. We realized that the web has lots of good ideas but has a hard time with presenting them in a compelling manner. Our priority is to match good content with great art direction.”
Look for some future TAC x TNM synergy.