November 27, 2008
Sunnyvale, California circa 1972.
The track was built atop a landfill, now closed and producing renewable energy in the form of natural gas. The decomposing garbage generates 100% of the power needed for the nearby Sunnvale Water Pollution Control Plant.
Photo: Lee Sutton
November 12, 2008
1958 Mercedes-Benz Type W180 220S Ponton sedan
Location: Paris, France / October 2008
Camera: Leica M6 / Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 / Agfa 135 film
Credit: Anonymous via MBZPonton.org
The 220S was Mercedes’ flagship of the era. A longish luxury land yacht, the ‘S’ was fitted with a thirsty 6-cylinder gasoline engine that provided storied performance for such a […]
November 4, 2008
Such a beautifully sensuous hull wrapped in carbon-fiber and leatherwork. Not to mention all this goodness carries a solar-electric drivetrain.
Video: A demo run.
Congratulations on a great season, kind sir. Next year ushers in a new age in racing with the introduction of hybrid technology to Formula One.
Watch the amazing final lap at Brasil.