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Following the death of Allen Burt, I was sorting through his papers and found this little booklet ...bought by Allen for 2/-, thats 20p/A$0.45 in todays money, at the 1958 TT.
It commemorates the 1957 Golden Jubilee of the TT.
I've scanned in the various pages and they are listed.
I guess they are available if you look...ebay? A specialist book seller?
Auto jumbles?
Dimensionally it is 3.5" x 2.75" ( 90 x 70mm).
What would you pay for them now?
Anybody's guess....
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With the stock like this, it seems quite competitive target Santo kan .... How, Mr. - Mr. jury?

The V6 configuration appears in 1.8, 2.0, 2.25 and 2.5 litre displacements.

Every human being has the character and enjoyment different, so the car modification to the extreme. Budiman Parin, modifikator Auto Design explains, so that's going harmony between car and owner, modifications must be in accordance with the extreme characters owner. For example, the executive of a day-to-day access, lack of suitable modifications in sport cars, such as the type of man this is only suitable modifications in the car with elegant,

There are three types of modifications to the extreme, that is elegant, sport, and show car. The modified part is usually velg, body, interior, engine and leg-foot. As well as modifications that are usually extremely elegant, with a marked change velg greater Ince is 19, body to be more flat (short-Red), elegant interior, for example, where there is wine, luxurious sofa seats and sound system is expensive.
"For elegant, a modified car is usually the output of premium cars in Europe, because Europe's premium body larger and beautiful. Premium does not mean Japan can not be modified, could be! Peminatnya not only the level of premium cars such as Europe, "said the man who was born in Jakarta, 7 October 1978 this.
Enthusiasts elegant extreme modification is usually the well-established executive, age 35 years and above. "Cars have become a lifestyle for people like this. Cars represent the personality and achievement. The beautiful and expensive cost of modification, the higher the performance, "added Parin.
Speed Extreme Sport
Quite different from the elegant, modification extreme sport more spirited young. In addition to changing velg, tires, body, audio and seats, also dirombak engine, engine power so that the target of strong increases. Because the modification is not a sport only for appearance but also for sports reli.
That is the cause Derri Arfiandi, male graduate of the University of Trisakti this Honda Jazz reorganize its output in 2004 to become more extreme. "The theme of the modification is extreme racing style. So, I do full extreme modifications combined with the style car racing, "said Derri.
At the bottom of the tire and velg, Derri melangkapi Jazz with its velg 5Zigen 18 inches. While for the ban, Derri using Pirelli 285/35 18 (front) and Toyo 235/35 18 (rear). Audio, using the subwoofer Visonik 12 D22pc, subwoofer Visonik 10 pc D42, coaxial speaker Visionik 6 a set, coaxial speaker Visionik three sets, power Venom 4100 four-channel, four power Venom 460 channels, TV Indash Oris and TV Skplosont (front), TV 15 compact LCD (rear), Pioneer DVD head unit 5050 DVH, led lights, and custom Deromat reducer.
Previously, Derri never modify the car with the theme of nature. After feeling bored, he was an extreme change in the theme and style racing. The work is relatively short, about two months. The first car that he is a modified Honda City output in 1996. According to him, each car will be modified characters have difficulty itself. "Each car is not the same. I like Honda because of more flexible to be modified, "the story of this Japanese car fans.
It was delivered by similar Parin Budiman, most Japanese car production is suitable for extreme sports. Extreme sport tune most of the younger generation at this time, high school and college children, with age 17-25 years. Like most of the young car berkarakter sport can be a drag. "To have the car can run fast, equipment and accessories used equipment is light, as if the weight of the car can not be brought demon," added Parin.

Standard Mazda 3 is already well regarded. The withdrawal peragawan that have athletic body, grooming enggak need only have a lot of cock. In addition, because a good body, wear any clothes model also looks cool. But of course the program should be adjusted to get reasonable. This theory is applied by Eddy Kurniawan H 3 on the 2007 Mazda own. "Because the more often used for daily, the body kit must also be realistic according to usage," said Eddy.




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So this was the man berkacamata select several models in clothing design pantes results' home mode 'international. In addition enggak Economics, design enggak can also be quickly make people bored alias durable. "Usually because following the trend, after a trend change, the old model so stale."




Enggak surprisingly fell to the selection of the design style of Japanese origin Auto exe. The reason for the design and dynamic look sporti. Visible from the front bumper of the following hole that big wind catcher. Similarly with the rear bumper. While the side skirt has a spoiler trap the withdrawal. Following the change front bumper gril be Ings-use products. "If we still use the original is still less sporti."
In addition, the product body kit this is rarely the tide, so the age can be a longer life because people will be bored enggak view. "Basically, this product is suitable for all."


Complete life change felly NKB size 19x8, 5-inch front and 19x9, 5 inches back. Dibalut the Achilles berdimensi 225/35ZR19 tires (front) and 235/35ZR19 (rear). Mengimbanginya, per RSR be using products that combined with the quasi-standard. Bodi down around 2-3 cm.

In the January 16, 2009 edition of the Scottsdale Republic, Gary Bennett of Barrett-Jackson suggested that their auction "appears to be isolated with what else is going on in the world."

Oh, really?

Meanwhile, the rest of the country feels differently about the economy, and car nuts waited with baited breath to see how the auction - somewhat of a barometer of the hobby - would fare. The amount of cars at B-J were down by almost 200 cars, but Craig Jackson & Co. don't have reserves, so a sale was guaranteed . . . even if it was the seller buying his own car back.

The popular cars that mere mortals usually own, such as "blue collar" muscle cars (base 1968-72 GTOs and 383 Road Runners), were much fewer in numbers. Aside of GM bringing in some historical vehicles from their collection, the only force seemed to be the crème de la crème - Corvettes, Camaros, Shelbys and Mustangs, 1950s Chevys, hot rods, and Hemi and Six Pack Mopars. They were down, but not as severe as some of the lesser cars that dared show up.

There's no rhyme or reason why one car does well while another doesn't. Certainly there were some shockers (1968 Barracuda Formula S 383 for almost 70 grand?) but even some Hemis were having problems. Overall, though, the bubble is bursting, especially compared to 2006's peak or even last year's gala.

from:cardomain.com

Evidently, Chevrolet had to increase truck production in Mexico due to a strike at one of their U.S. axle plants. Because the strike lasted so long, Chevrolet’s production mix shifted dramatically outside the U.S. Last year, the Silverado was the 2nd most American truck. This year, it’s fallen behind the Tundra.

Here’s the list (taken form

1. Ford F150
2. Chevy Cobalt
3. Chevy Malibu
4. Pontiac G6
5. Toyota Tundra
6. Toyota Sienna
7. Honda Odyssey
8. Chevy Silverado 1500
9. Chrysler Sebring
10. Ford Explorer/Sport Trac

Spacious and Practical Interior

The Yaris Liftback interior provides unexpected roominess and a comfortable cabin. The upscale interior provides remarkable design with four-way adjustable fabric front seats and reclining rear seating for three with headrests in all seating positions. The rear seats also fold down, providing nearly 13 cubic feet of cargo space.

Simplicity and practicality are built into the Yaris Liftback with easy-to-reach audio and climate controls, an array of storage spaces including a center console with built-in storage, and cupholders in the front and rear. The instrument cluster is center-mounted, high on the dash providing easy reach and visibility.

Standard convenience features on both the Liftback and Sedan include air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, a gated shift lever (automatic transmission only), tinted glass, digital clock, a map light, intermittent windshield wipers with mist control, and dual sunvisors with vanity mirrors.

Fun-To-Drive Performance and Handling

owering both the Yaris Liftback and Sedan will be a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that will produce 106 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 103 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 RPM. Both the Liftback and Sedan will be mated to either a five-speed manual or available four-speed automatic transmission. All Yaris models with an automatic transmission will be equipped with uphill/downhill shift logic to help reduce the frequency of gear shifting caused by the operation of the accelerator pedal during winding uphill and downhill driving.

Yaris fuel efficiency will be among the highest in the subcompact segment. A preliminary EPA fuel economy mpg rating for the Liftback is estimated at 34 city/40 highway for the five-speed manual and 34 city/39 highway for models equipped with the four-speed automatic. Fuel efficiency ratings for the Yaris Sedan are equally impressive with preliminary EPA mpg estimates of 34 city/40 highway for the five-speed manual and 34 city/39 highway for the automatic.
In addition to its exceptional fuel efficiency, Yaris will be EPA-certified as an Ultra-Low Emission vehicle (ULEV II).

Safety

The new Yaris helps protect its occupants with a reinforced cabin using front and rear crumple zones and energy-absorbing materials on the roof and doors. Yaris will be equipped with height adjustable headrests and three-point seatbelts in all five seating positions. The front seatbelts include pretensioners and force limiters. The rear seat will be equipped with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) uniform child restrain anchorage system.

Safety is also addressed with standard driver and passenger advanced dual-stage front airbags that inflate at a higher or lower speed, according to collision severity. A front seat passenger sensor is designed to determine if there is a person in the seat as well as the person's weight category to determine whether the airbag should inflate and at the correct inflation power. Front-seat-mounted side airbags with first and second row roll-sensing side curtain airbags will also be available.

All Yaris models will also offer anti-lock brakes (ABS) as an option.

Options

In addition to the array of standard convenience, performance, and safety features, Yaris will offer additional options to provide variety and enhance the customer's overall driving experience.

Yaris options include ABS, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags and cold area package. A convenience package is standard on all Yaris S and available on the Sedan and Liftback. The convenience package adds an AM/FM CD player with MP3 readability and universal mini-jack port, a rear defogger, 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers, a 60/40 folding rear seat (Sedan only) and a rear wiper (Liftback only).

Also available on Liftback, Sedan and S Sedan is a Power Package offering power locks, windows, and mirrors. For the Sedan, it also includes a tachometer, upgraded trim with integrated audio, cruise control, and ABS. For the Liftback, it adds a 60/40 split rear seat that slides, reclines, and folds completely flat.

With the Power Package consumers can also add 15-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, rear spoiler, remote keyless entry, or immobilizer (Sedan only) as stand alone options. Yaris will offer a choice of 13 different exterior colors with only two, Polar White and Black Sand Pearl, shared by both the Liftback and Sedan. Additional available exterior colors for the Liftback include Blazing Blue, Meteorite Metallic, Absolutely Red, and Bayou Blue. All Liftback exterior colors are matched with a Dark Charcoal interior fabric. Additional exterior colors for the Yaris Sedan include Pacific Blue Metallic, Flint Mica, Silver Streak Mica, Barcelona Red Metallic, Olive Mist, Jade Sea Metallic, and Nautical Blue Metallic. Yaris Sedan exterior colors will be complemented with a choice of two interior fabric colors, Dark Charcoal and Beige.

Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle limited warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60 months/60,000 miles and corrosion perforation for 60 months with no mileage limitation.

There are Peugeot 908 Pictures. The Peugeot 908 RC is a concept car of the French car manufacturer Peugeot, which was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, was.
The vehicle is a sedan with four seats, the body styling has been included in the design studios of Peugeot developed. With the Peugeot 908 RC is on the Peugeot 908 coming out in 2007 when 24-hour race at Le Mans at the start is gone. The abbreviation RC is always for the sportiest version of a model.
As the engine, the concept car use a V12 diesel with 5.5 liters engine capacity. The engine is transversely in front of the rear axis. Directly under the engine sits a six-speed automatic gearbox. According to the manufacturer, the rated output of the engine over 700 horsepower, the maximum torque over 1200 nm. Two other peculiarities of the engine, the cylinder angle of 100 degrees and two exhaust particulate.

Today, Sunday 25th January 2009 was a sad day for me....
I was to take an old motorcyling friend, wheelchair and nursing home bound for the last 3 years, to a re-union at the last meeting of the Oran Park raceway, south of Sydney.
Progress has caught up with Oran Park..it is to become a housing estate.
Alan Burt, some months short of his 86th birthday died earlier today an hour before I was to pick him up and transport him to the event.... The nursing staff said he was quite excited at the prospect, ate a hearty breakfast then when they checked on him some 10 minutes later was gone with a heart attack...
I guess it was the thought of meeting up with old pals..... I'd like to think that....
I'd like to share some of Allan's life with you... with some words and with some of his photographs....
He was a motorcyclist all his life...never married, some said he was wed to Velocette and AJS.....
A racers racer was an apt description....
I've added another photo since I set up Allan's tribute, a portrait shot, unsure when or where,....but it looks so typical of the road racer of the classic era we know....
My thanks to Jim Scaysbrook for sending it.
The first photo shows Allan dicing with the late Les Diener in 1948 at Mildura, Victoria....
The next with great mate Bobby Brown unloading bikes around 1950 also at the Mildura races of that year.
The next is Allan aboard a MAC in a trial near Parramatta, Sydney.
Another is of the P & R Williams 1954 Castrol 5 day trial team, L to R...B.Lemon, Doug Williams and Allan Burt.
A shot of Bob Brown on a P & Rs ex works KTT Velocette, with Allan on a P & Rs 7R AJS, at Mt. Druitt race track, west of Sydney, 1953. In between is Les Slaughter and Eric McPherson, both dealer supported riders.
Following is Allan at the IOM TT races, June 1955 outside the favourite guest house for Commonwealth riders in Douglas..."Rose Villa"...L to R- Allan Burt, Richie Thomset, Bobby Brown, Maurie Quincey's wife, Maurie Quincey. Both Allan and Bob are mounted on loaned AMC machines from the factory to assist in learning the course...
Bob Brown, a great friend of Allan's was tragically killed in 1960 riding a works Honda.
Allan suffered a horrendous crash in practice for the 1955 TT that resulted in his spending 8 months recouperating in the IOM, cared for by the proprietors of "Rose Villa", Glad and Roy Gilbert, with whom Allan retained a lifelong correspondence.
Bob Brown came back to the IOM in Feb.1956, collected Allan who was on crutches and Allan accompanied him as a mechanic all through the 1956 European season, then returned to Australia and worked in three jobs during 1957 to save to go to Europe again.
1958 saw Allan and Bob return by boat to the UK and embark on a full continental racing season.
Returning to Australia late in 1958, Allan remained a force in Australian title road racing up until his late 60s....
Allan's smashed 7R sits forlornly outside the AMC raceshop in Plumstead outside London, awaiting repair....
Following is Allan aboard his AJS 7R for the 1958 IOM TT races, awaiting practice to start.
Then some motorcycling memorabilia...AB's Western Suburbs MCC Cromwell "pudding basin" crash helmet.
The other is one of the bronze replicas Allan won for his 44th place in the 1958 Junior IOM TT on his 350 AJS 7R, the other for 41st in the 1958 Senior IOM TT, riding Bob Brown's Junior TT AJS 7R (Allans' Senior mount, a G50 Matchless broke a crankpin in practice).
Allan loved working on bikes...here he is using "Big Bertha", my really large old lathe to machine up a sprocket blank in my shed.
Allan's last G50, a 1961 model seen at Amaroo Park circuit, July 1977.
Then for Allan tragedy struck.... in hospital in May 1998 for unsuccesful surgery to his leg, his shed was broken into and a 1960 7R AJS, a 1961 G50 Matchless and a 1954 G45 Matchless were stolen.
Allan was devastated...to him the theft must have been perpetrated by an associate or even a friend.... He found it difficult to look friends in the eye. Were they the thief?
He never actively went into his shed again to work on motorcycles and as time passed his old "war wound" the badly smashed leg from the 1955 IOM crash affected his mobility and eventually he had to go into a nursing home.
His three racing motorcycles are still missing.
I assisted in clearing his shed, some bikes and all parts were sold, but four racers were put on display in the National Motor Racing Museum at Bathurst, NSW...pictured are three of them. A Mk.8 KTT replica, another 7R AJS and his 125cc Yahama racer.
The final two photos are of Allan at his nursing home...one with good friend Jim Day, the other, taken shortly before his death is with old friend Jan Grainger... a batchelor he may have been, but he always had an eye for "good lookin' sheilas..." ( a "sheila" is Australian parlance for a gal..).
Late last year, 2008, two brother were charged with receiving stolen goods involved in the theft of Allan's bikes...some 10 years later.
There is hope the bikes may be recovered and justice be done to the perpetrators of this crime...
To steal from a friend is a low act....
Sadly Allan will not see the result of the impending judicial trial or if his bikes will ever be recovered.
Rest assured there are many of us who have worked to bring the thieves to justice and will continue until justice is done.
Allan you were a good friend to me and so many others whose life you touched.
Rest in peace......
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