Thursday, October 29, 2009

New Ghosts in Old Bodies

We're opening this blog on a note that, maybe more than anything else, has brought us together: Reproductions. Lusting after originals is a great and worthy endeavor. Having an original of something automatically entitles you to shit on everyone. There is, however, a decisive art to encasing new mechanics in an old body. And usually these items require a hell of a lot less maintenance.

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From top: 2009 Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana.
Designer: Arturo Alonso

2006-2009 Ducati Sport Classic 1000, 1000 S, and Paul Smart LE
Designer: Pierre Terblanche