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It's been a busy month in the automotive world!


There's exciting news from McLaren, a history lesson from Lamborghini and a step into the future with the Cambridge University Eco Racing team. Plus a bonus video...

Also in this month's fibreglass update: a natural fibre composite guitar; a new Breitling; a funny looking bike; and a focus on Meade Gougeon of West System Epoxy.
McLaren 650S Can-Am

A round-up of all the latest carbon developments in the world of very-fast-cars.

First up, we've got the special edition 650S Can-Am from McLaren. Developed to mark the 50th anniversary of the first race of the Canadian-American series. If you've never seen one of those races, this video from 1971 will give you an idea. So much vintagey goodness!

Anyway, on to the car itself...

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Meade Gougeon

A great article on the life and career of West System founder, Meade Gougeon.

""I told her, 'We're going to be poor for a little bit, maybe two, maybe three years,' " he said. "It ended up being five years, and even then, we had a lot of work to do.""

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El Capitan from Blackbird Guitars

Take a look at the amazing El Capitan from Blackbird Guitars - it's crafted from Ekoa - a natural fibre composite made from flax linen and bio-resin.

It's a really interesting video and shows just how much detail and skill goes into making one of these.
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Breitling for Bentley
Sporting a black titanium case, carbon fibre dial, original twin-counter system and chronometer-certified self-winding movement, the new Breitling for Bentley is a tribute to the Continental GT3.
Now all we need is someone willing to lend us £10,000 (we're guessing)... Anyone?
ULV Team's ARION1
Believe it or not... that's a bike!

A team of 16 Masters students from The University of Liverpool Velocipede (ULV) Team entered the ARION1 (pictured above) in the IHPVA World Human Power Speed Challenge back in September. 

Racing at Battle Mountain, Nevada, they used carbon fibre and Scott Bader's Crestapol resin to improve aerodynamics and reduce weight. 

The driver lies almost completely flat, feet forwards, encased in the carbon shell.

They managed to reach an impressive 75mph!

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