1933, JAP engine vs Harley Davidson engine. Huh, looks clear to me that HD was reverse engineering and or copying the JAP Automotive In 1933 when J. A. Prestwich (J.A.P.) of Tottenham England, was soundly winning on the speedway tracks, Harley bought a JAP motor like this, and made their own version, retaining the Amal carb and Lucas magneto, according to Anibal Automotive Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:1933, JAP engine vs Harley Davidson engine. Huh, looks clear to me that HD was reverse engineering and or copying the JAP In 1933 when J. A. Prestwich (J.A.P.) of Tottenham England, was soundly winning on the speedway tracks, Harley bought a JAP motor like this, and made their own version, retaining the Amal carb and Lucas magneto, accordi… Read Moresometimes, I look at the numbers comparing stock and race versions of a car, and wonder why the stock one had more parts, but accomplished less. Example, 1969 Z 28 with the 302Horsepower and torque of a Z/28 302 engine make for a customer, with cross ram dual quads?377 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 355 ft.lbs torque at 4500 rpmWhat about one of the Z/28s that raced in the 1969 Trans Am series? 48… Read MoreI just discovered the ugliest Charger ever... the 1976 Charger Sport, also the only "Sport" Charger model I've ever heard ofhttp://www.collectorcarads.com/Dodge-Charger/73143I'm not sure if the Charger SE was uglier, but it was nothing more than a renamed Cordobatell me it doesn't look like they ripped off the 1976 Monte Carlothe front end looks l… Read Morelucky me, I photographed it before it was restored.... the 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa finally has a feature in Classic Driver.comIt was at the 2012 Graystone Mansion Concours in Beverly Hills (incredible car show!) and http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2012/05/1948-ferrari-166-spyder-corsa-body-work.html is my gallery of it. Python skin seats, beaut… Read MoreRenault Alpine A110… Read More