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26th November 2024 The Rochdale OlympicFairthorpe Sports Car Club Stand… Seen on the Fairthorpe Sports Car Stand was a Rochdale Olympic. This model was built by a company called Rochdale Motor Panels which was founded in 1948 by Frank Butterworth and Harry Smith in Rochdale, Lancashire. More history on the company and model is written below…  A Brief History Of ROCHDALE MOTOR PANELS & ENGINEERING LTD Rochdale Motor Panels were founded in 1948 by Frank Butterworth and Harry Smith in an old mill building in Hudson Street, Rochdale, Lancashire. Initially busy with general motor repairs, the pair became active in the 750 Motor Club. Special bodies were made to order, initially for Austin Seven chassis and specialist racing cars. The Rochdale Olympic The Olympic represented a huge step forward from anything Rochdale Motor Panels had built before, and its existence was largely down to one man, Richard Parker. His first contact with Rochdale Motor Panels was in 1955 when he was purchasing some glass fibre to make a special body for an Austin Seven; later he became involved in creating the company’s GT, of which 1,350 were built. While he was waiting to take up a postgraduate apprenticeship at the Bristol Aircraft Company, he was asked to join the company. At this time Rochdale was still building the GT and there were many discussions on the way the market was heading and what kind of car they should develop next. Pooling their skills, Parker’s Engineering degree and Smith and Butterworth’s knowledge of manufacture of their earlier bodies, they realized that they could build a bodyshell strong enough to do without a chassis frame. Simple sketches were drawn of the car’s proposed styling and then photos were taken from different parts of cars that the team found appealing. A fundamental requirement of the design was that it should be aerodynamic, to gain the best performance from whatever engine was used… CLICK HERE to read more… |
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26th November 2024 Porsche Type 64 ReplicaPorsche Sports Car Stand… Seen on the Porsche Sports Car Stand was a Porsche Type 64 Replica. The Porsche Type 64 was the first Porsche built. 
Porsche Type 64 Replica The Porsche 64, also known as the Type 64 and Type 60K10, and is considered by many to be the first automobile from what was to become the Porsche company. The model number comes from the fact that it was built mainly from design drawings for the Type-64 “record car”. Most mechanical parts came from the VW 38, the prototype of the KdF-Wagen better known as the Volkswagen Beetle. CLICK HERE to read more… |
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26th November 2024 Cooler King eBikesFounded in London, Cooler King premium electric bicycles represent the pinnacle of British style, quality and design, blending high-quality craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. 
Cooler Kub 750S As a British brand, Cooler King is renowned for its dedication to excellence, producing electric bikes that offer both style and performance. Each bicycle is meticulously constructed using top-grade materials to ensure durability and reliability, making them perfect for both urban commuting and a second home life of leisure. Experience the ultimate ride with Cooler King, where British style and advanced technology meet. CLICK HERE to read more… |
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