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Honda is selling parts of the Formula 1, Indy Car and Moto GP vehicles

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Honda has found a new way of financing. According to the latest information, the manufacturer will offer its customers parts of Formula 1, IndyCar and MotoGP vehicles. The project will start at this year’s Monterey Car Week and the first to go on sale will be engine parts from the Formula 1 car of the legendary Ayrton Senna.

Honda wants to thank fans for their loyalty to the brand by offering them the opportunity to own a piece of racing history. Senna won the drivers’ title in 1990 driving a McLaren car powered by a Honda engine (RA100E F1) that has been dismantled and will be offered at auction.

This new source of financing is definitely going to attract a large number of not only Honda fans, but also fans of motorsport and legendary drivers who are attached to vehicles. The next offer will also include other used Indy Car cars, and the intention is to expand the offer to some of its classic motorcycles.

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Armored Helderburg Bellatrix based on the Land Rover Defender

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In the last few years, we have seen several modified Land Rover Defenders capable of protecting passengers from armed attacks, and one was recently presented by the American company Helderburg. It is the Bellatrix armored vehicle that looks like it came from the movies of the most famous secret agent James Bond. Price, just over 545,000 euros.

Helderburg plans to produce three copies of this model, and each will be equipped with an improved suspension, new brakes, hidden openings for weapons, a smoke screen system for evasive maneuvers, side mirrors through which tear gas can be used, reinforced bumpers for breaking through obstacles, a system of spikes for puncturing tires, and tires that allow movement even when punctured. There is also a hidden hatch for evacuation in case of need.

The interior is upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara, while the door panels and comfortable seats are covered with soft material. In front of the driver is a steering wheel with a wooden finish, and there is a classic dashboard. However, the central display supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

When it comes to powertrains, Helderburg offers a choice of a turbodiesel engine and a gasoline V8 engine.

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Armored Helderburg Bellatrix based on the Land Rover Defender
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A firefighter destroyed a Nissan 270R by throwing rocks

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In 1994, Nissan produced 30 units of the limited edition Nismo 270R, based on the Nissan S14 Silvia. This classic sports car is a collector’s item and recently one was destroyed by a fire department by throwing rocks at the car.

The incident occurred last year when Scolnick, displeased with the retention of rainwater between the fire station and the car owner’s property, hurled several buckets of rocks at a parked car. The owner reported the accident to the police, and the fireman pleaded guilty. The court ordered him to pay $7,973 in restitution.

The owner of the car (Mark Bahna) was selling the car before the accident and now the car is destroyed and he is asking for $500,000 in compensation. However, it is unlikely that he will get the requested amount because realistically the car is not worth that money. It has been modified and has over 130k on the odometer.

The Nismo 270R is powered by a 2.0-L inline-4 engine with 270 hp (198 kW) and 250 lb-ft (338 Nm) of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: My Central Jersey