Category Archives: Cars and bits

9×8 bits

Posted on May 25, 2023 by JJS

Bits being the operative word. I have opened the box containing numbered packs containing in total over 1.750 pieces as well as a 377 pages manual. I am already stuck with page 1. There should be a manual on how … Continue reading →

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Lego Technic

Posted on May 17, 2023 by JJS

May 7th I never thought I would consider, at my age, purchasing a Lego set. Then as I was setting up my computers to be able to follow the WEC (World Endurance Championship) season, the first race in Portimao -Portugal … Continue reading →

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9X8

Posted on January 19, 2023 by JJS

There is no doubt, this car is a beauty And unfortunately I shall not be able to see run in the year‘s Le Mans 24h unless a miracle happens as far as tribune tickets are suddenly available as well as … Continue reading →

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Le Mans Virtual

Posted on January 14, 2022 by JJS

From my sister site…

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Escapade to Lyon & surroundings

Posted on November 5, 2021 by JJS

Day 1 On the spur on the moment a couple of weeks ago I decided to attend the classic car show in Lyon known as epoqu‘auto. I immediately wrote to my friends from the old gang – La Bande – … Continue reading →

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WEC 6 Hours of Bahrain

Posted on November 4, 2021 by JJS

I have posted on the sister site a report on the race in Bahrain at the end of Octobre Follow this link

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Le Mans 24h – Nostalgia

Posted on November 2, 2021 by JJS

I came across this very realistic painting of these 2 C9 prototypes Sauber Mercedes in the 1989 edition of the 24 hours race. I was there and saw car number 61 win the race In the meantime the track portion … Continue reading →

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Additional 1/43’s

Posted on September 6, 2021 by JJS

Received a couple of miniatures today which I had ordered weeks ago. I have actually seen both cars racing at Le Mans . I am particularly pleased with the Rondeau designed and built by a local Le Mans guy who … Continue reading →

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LM 24H – Setting up

Posted on August 19, 2021 by JJS

Taking the opportunity that the cars and drivers are taking part in the 3rd free practice session to set my viewing centre for the weekend. Live video on the main screen, live timing and position board on the smaller screen. … Continue reading →

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The new 9X8

Posted on August 1, 2021 by JJS

The new Le Mans 24h racer (hypercar) from Peugeot has been revealed. I have added a couple of pictures / video on my Le Mans blog

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