The cars and bikes thread!

[Strela167]

Ive never been a bike guy but i do know a legend when I see one.
A motorcycle whose name has lived on to new generations through the likes of Hunter Thompson and Richard Thompson (no relation):

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The Vincent Black Shadow!
This is the only one I've ever actually seen. It was at a small show on Goat Island, Newport, R.I. where I was staying. It's probably around 2005-6.
Enjoy.
Drooling is acceptable.

Ace,

Like the number plate too

ps hope you heard it running, magical

[tribe125]

Wasn’t it a Vincent Black Lightning with Richard Thompson?

[boatme99]

I stand corrected!
You are quite right. It's been a few years since I've listened to Richard Thompson. I'll have to dig out my old CD' s and give a listen.

[Volgo]

Don't know what car it is....

...but I do like such a small old thing !

[is that my watch]

at a guess reminds me of a 1958 Bianchina Supermini

[geoffbot]

Blimey

[Raza]

Blimey

Shameful. How many GM and Toyota execs are in prison for covering their faults that got people killed?

[tribe125]

Ridiculous. More spiteful than just.

[mlcor]

Ridiculous. More spiteful than just.

Does seem a bit harsh, but it seems neither his trying to blame others at sentencing nor his conduct during the events leading to the indictment helped him:

"Schmidt’s plea for leniency apparently fell flat. Cox called him a “key conspirator” during the sentencing hearing today, according to Automotive News’ Larry Vellequette. Prosecutors in the case used information gleaned from VW’s own internal investigation into the scandal that apparently shows Schmidt deleted documents in an attempt to cover up his actions. Cox saw these and other actions as evidence that Schmidt was trying to use the coverup to advance his career."

[geoffbot]

Ridiculous. More spiteful than just.

I actually think it's reasonable. Unclean air (lots of which is down to diesels) kills thousands every year. What's a few years in the nick for being such a massive prick?