The 'Alfabeast'

Bike engined cars are a relatively tried and tested formula- Fit a high revving, compact Hayabusa motor into a featherlight, excellent handling chassis and Bob's your uncle, you'll have lots of fun. In the eyes of engineering challenges though, Crossbreed Cycles have done the complete opposite, fitting a 2500cc Alfa Romeo V6 lump into a hardtail, chopper style frame.

After receiving inspiration from the 1926 Harley Davidson racer at the Pamplona Collection auction recently, this bike is impractical for sure, but incites the same rebellious feeling in me.

Many readers will be quick to dismiss this project/post as Orange County Chopper's next episode but on closer inspection this bike displays a huge commitment to combining retro bikes and cars, in one macho, if not bumpy ride.

Consisting of a Kraftek frame, Kawasaki ZXR750 front end and four speed Harley gearbox, the Alfabeast also has two Weber downdraft carbs poking out right through the top of the tank!

Sources: Crossbreed Cycles, DucCutters

A Very British Motor Show At Goodwood

Goodwood is to host the 2010 British Motor Show according to reliable sources. Petrolhead Lord March has apparently agreed to hold the previously cancelled event just one day before the Festival of Speed. Quick to respond, featured brand Alfa Romeo also plan to debut the Giulietta at the highly secretive event.

It is not yet decided whether public tickets will be available, but most prominent manufacturers will no doubt be fighting for invites, much unlike the last British Motor Show then.

What this new show will do though is glamourise Goodwood's hallowed driveway as prospective customers are rumoured to be allowed to test drive new cars on the famous stretch of tarmac.
Source: Autocar