History Tips and Tutorials Archive

Six WWI Vehicles That Helped Create Our Modern Mechanical World

Friday 8th November 2019 Tagged as:

November 11th was originally Armistice Day, when the world powers got together at 11:11 in the morning on the 11th day of the 11th month to end the first world war. From the perspective of an automotive enthusiast and gearhead (petrolhead in the UK), this was the first truly mechanized war and...

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Chilton Answers: What’s the Difference Between the Ford Model T and Model A?

Tuesday 9th October 2018 Tagged as:

The Ford Model A was a huge advance over the Model T. Here, Haynes explains the differences.

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Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Powered Bikes History 1999-2012

Tuesday 27th February 2018 Tagged as:

Haynes gives an in-depth look at the Harley-Davidson Twin Cam V-twin motor, and the motorcycles that it's fitted to...

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Triumph (New) Bonneville History 2001-2015

Friday 19th January 2018 Tagged as:

When John Bloor first introduced the new Hinckley Triumph motorcycles in the 1990s the motorcycle market was excited to finally have a modern British alternative to the popular Japanese and German bikes of the day. But many felt the lack of an updated, classically styled Triumph was a major hole in...