Ride out today to Reydon near Southwold, Suffolk to the first Motorfest event at the Reydon Community Centre, for a first event it wasn’t bad, had a total of 10 engines turn up, 5 of these were driving a water pump of some kind so not a bad turn out, cars were various, from a … Read more
I was able to purchase this little two-stroke via eBay and I am yet to confirm its origins, while waiting for identification, I set about getting it going. The first few jobs were easy, working out a way to attach the water jacket was sorted by using a spark plug reducer and some thick … Read more
I would like to thank David Lacey for inviting us down to his open day on Sunday 23rd March 2025 as I’d not been before and had seen photos of past events so knew it would be worth the trip, and it was! A total of 95 engines on display, 50 of these were from … Read more
Just a short video I made at David Lacey’s Tarmonkey crank up today. Full report to follow!.
The latest release from OKMO Models and what a little beauty it is. A ball hopper Monitor, A scale replica instead of just “sharing a likeness”. They are currently available at a special “Pre Order” price just for the first 50 units with delivery expected in July. As of today they are available HERE at … Read more
Liam approached me a few days ago about heading up a section for model stationary engines in the new online publication of Vintage Engine Enthusiast. First and foremost, I am no expert in this field… I consider my talents mediocre at best. The fact that my business has produced over 30 different models is mainly … Read more
No doubt many will have heard of Internal Fire Museum, be that because of their appearances on TV shows such as Salvage Hunters or their display stand which can be seen at several shows throughout the summer, including Tractor Fest at Newby Hall, Welland & Breamore House. The chances are though, that unless you have … Read more
So, where do I go from the first article? Well, you know who I am, what I get up to and what I now collect also. So this is the first one of the restoration series of the 1920 Lister Q type. So, where did the story start on this engine you may ask? 17th … Read more
A chance phone call back in July 2021 asking me to to pick something up for a fellow engine collector is all it took to stumble upon this early Lister. Having loaded the Hornsby fuel tank into the van, the usual question of “Have you got anything else for sale?” arose, and as usual, there … Read more
Many of you will have noted the Hornsby portable no.40144 sold at the David Ambler sale last week by Thimbleby & Shorland. Well, after working out who the lucky new owner was, we got an invite for the first start up once they had it home. One thing that was noticed before sale day was … Read more