Mechanic Collection (#7)

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Patrick Tambay (FRA) McLaren M26, who crashed out of the race on lap 8, and eighth placed John Watson (GBR) McLaren M28 wait in the pit lane during practice

Formula One World Championship
The Ligier team work on the JS9 of Jacques Laffite (FRA), who finished the race in fourth position. Italian Grand Prix, Rd 14, Monza, Italy, 10 September 1978. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Riccardo Patrese (ITA) Arrows A3, who crashed out of the season finale on lap seventeen, has his car topped up with fuel in the pits during practice

International Championship for Makes 1965: Tourist Trophy
OULTON PARK CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 01: Work is done on Bruce McLaren's McLaren Elva Mk I Oldsmobile on the grid during the Tourist Trophy at Oulton Park Circuit on May 01

1965 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 20: A mechanic working on Pedro Rodriguez / Nino Vaccarella's North American Racing Team, Ferrari 365 P1/P2 Spyder

Formula One World Championship
McLaren pitstop practice Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, 28 February 2002 DIGITAL IMAGE

International Formula Three
(L to R): Teddy Yip (NED) Theodore Racing owner, 10th placed Martin Brundle (GBR) Eddie Jordan Racing/Theodore, race winner Ayrton Senna (BRA)

World Series by Renault
Race 2 winner Will Power (AUS) Carlin Motorsport, makes his pit stop. World Series by Renault, Rd5, Bilbao, Spain. 16-17 July 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Tambay (FRA) McLaren M29 finished tenth and last. Austrian Grand Prix, Osterreichring, 12 August 1979

German Formula Renault
Team Motopark Academy garage. German Formula Renault, Rd6, Oschersleben, Germany, 6-7 August 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 19: Pit stop for #60 Formula Racing Ferrari 458 Italia: Christina Nielsen, Mikkel Mac, Johnny Laursen during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 19, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Formula One World Championship
Charlie Whiting (GBR), Andrea de Cesaris (ITA), Bernie Ecclestone (GBR), Riccardo Patrese (ITA) and other Brabham personnel pose for a photograph. Formula One World Championship, 1987

1965 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Ronnie Bucknum, Honda RA272 during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 12, 1965 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Formula One World Championship
A pit stop to replace the front nose cone on the Jaguar R3 of Eddie Irvine (GBR) that was retired shortly thereafter with hydraulic failure

Formula One World Championship
The Lotus 79 of Jean-Pierre Jarier (FRA) is attended to in the pits. Jarier took his third and final F1 pole position, but retired from a commanding lead of the race on lap 50 with a brake failure

Formula One World Championship
The BRM and Lotus pits. British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, England, 11 July 1964

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) McLaren M7A makes a pit stop. He went on to finish in 2nd place making it a one-two for McLaren.A'AE'A... Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

1986 Portuguese GP
CIRCUITO ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 21: Ayrton Senna, Lotus 98T Renault, in the pits during the Portuguese GP at Circuito Estoril on September 21, 1986 in Circuito Estoril, Portugal

1988 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 10: Alain Prost, McLaren MP4-4 Honda, on the grid during the British GP at Silverstone on July 10, 1988 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula One World Championship
Pole sitter Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Ferrari 312T3 went on to win the race. United States Grand Prix West, Rd 4, Long Beach, USA, 2 April 1978. BEST IMAGE

Formula One Testing
Narain Karthikeyan (IND) Jordan EJ15 Formula One Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 15-18 February 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari F2007 makes a pitstop. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Race, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday 18 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Le Mans 24 Hour Race
Pescarolo re-fueller. Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Circuit De La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 14-15 June 2008

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) and his mechanics investigate a brake problem on his McLaren M2B during practice. A blown Serenissima engine on the Saturday meant McLaren did not take the race start on Sunday

Formula One World Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Copersucar-Fittipaldi FD04 finished in ninth position. United States Grand Prix East, Rd15, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976. BEST IMAGE

1974 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 04: Carlos Reutemann watches as a mechanic works on the rear of his Brabham BT44 Ford during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 04, 1974 in Nurburgring, Germany

1991 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 12: A mechanic works underneath one of the Tyrrell 020 Hondas during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 12, 1991 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

1931 LCC Relay GP
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 25: Brooklands during the LCC Relay GP at Brooklands on July 25, 1931 in Brooklands, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 16: Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT team member during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 16, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

1975 Spanish GP
MONTJUiC, SPAIN - APRIL 27: Jochen Mass's dismantled McLaren M23 Ford sits in the paddock area during the Spanish GP at Montjuic on Sunday April 27, 1975, Spain. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula One World Championship
Ferrari mechanics repair the damage to Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F2002 after a crash in practice Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia

1971 Lottery GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - JUNE 20: Tetsu Ikuzawa's Lotus 69C Ford during the Lottery GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on June 20, 1971 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Formula 1 1977: Race of Champions
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 20: Mario Andretti with his Lotus 78 Ford during the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch on Sunday March 20, 1977 in West Kingsdown, United Kingdom

2013 Monaco Grand Prix - Saturday
Monte Carlo, Monaco 25th May 2013 Paul di Resta's damaged Force India VJM06 Mercedes returns to the pits after a crash in practice

1978 F750, Brands Hatch
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 23: A mechanic works on the Yamaha TZ750 in the garage during the F750, Brands Hatch at Brands Hatch on April 23, 1978 in Brands Hatch, United Kingdom

Trial 1938: Inter Varsity Speed Trials
JANUARY 01: The Kaiserwagen is worked on in the paddock during the Inter Varsity Speed Trials on January 01, 1938. (Photo by LAT Images)

Two old bitches
Jimmy Hoffman

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Monte Carlo, Monaco. Saturday 28 May 2016. The Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid of Lewis Hamilton is pushed back to his pit garage after encountering a technical problem at the start of Q3

Car repair
Inge Schuster

Twin engined Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber, now being produced in Australia. Mechanic seen here making adjustments to the Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine during production 1st January 1942

World War Two. These four women of the WaF, the Womens Auxiliary Air Force, are working on the Rolls Royce engine of the Hurricane. women mechanics July 1942

Mechanic At Work
A man greasing a car at a Kent Automatic Garage in New York in 1929. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Mr. Domenico, the watchmaker, to work with complicated mechanisms
Antonio Grambone

1947 French Grand Prix. Lyon, France. 21 September 1947. CTA-Arsenal which Raymond Sommer retired on the first lap of its debut. Ref-Motor 779/4. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

2001 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 10: Ralf Schumacher, Williams FW23 BMW, has a pitboard shown to him from the pitwall during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday June 10

WW2 Home Guard Greetings Card
A WW2 greetings guard using the theme of Britain's Home Guard. The illustration shows wartime professions, including businessmen, mechanic, butcher and a land girl. Date: circa 1940s

Royal Aero Club Mechanic armbands, Daily Mail Circuit
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely rare mechanic armbands from The Daily Mail Circuit of Britain Competition, circa 1911

WW2 British Soldier Kit And Lancers
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a fully kitted British Army soldier, while the right picture portrays a British Lancer mechanic

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"Unveiling the Mechanics: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of mechanics, where atoms dance to Dalton's table of atomic symbols since 1835. From its humble beginnings at the Mechanics Institute Luncheon in July 1908 to its evolution in 1933, this captivating field has shaped our modern world. Imagine intricate gears and cogs meticulously crafted within a historical pendulum clock, each movement synchronized with precision. The regulator reveals the artistry behind every tick-tock that keeps time alive. Witness history unfold as R36 stands tall, ready for launching at Inchinnan on that memorable day of March 19th, 1921. One gondola of this majestic airship takes flight, showcasing the ingenuity of mechanics reaching new heights. Feel the adrenaline rush as Formula One World Championship mechanics wheel Cliff Allison's Ferrari D246 through Monaco's streets. Their expertise ensures peak performance on race day—a symphony orchestrated by skilled hands. Transport yourself back to the thrilling era of record attempts in the daring 1930s. These fearless pioneers pushed mechanical limits beyond imagination, leaving an indelible mark on history. Hockenheim becomes a battleground for speed enthusiasts in July 1994 when Jos Verstappen glides into his pitstop during a heart-pounding Formula 1 event. Every second counts as mechanics work swiftly to keep their team ahead. Relive Spanish GP's electrifying moments from Formula 1's iconic year—1969—as roaring engines echo through time. Skilled technicians fine-tune these powerful machines before they conquer challenging tracks worldwide. Marvel at legendary aircraft like Fokker Dr I with Pfalz D III standing proudly in its background—an ode to aviation mechanics who turned dreams into reality amidst soaring skies and endless possibilities. Beyond racing circuits and sky-high ambitions lies another facet—the stage production at Mechanics Institute—a testament to craftsmanship merging with creativity under bright spotlights.