Mechanics Collection (#2)

1939 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JULY 23: Hermann Muller, Auto Union D, makes a pitstop during the German GP at Nurburgring on July 23, 1939 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

Munich: British driver Ian Appleyard services his Jaguar car at the Munich check point of the International Alpine Trial in which over a hundred cars are taking part. 15 July 1953

Cover design, Popular Aviation Magazine combined with Practical Mechanics, showing two criminals in a red car being pursued by two policemen in a biplane

Micrometer screw gauge. This is an instrument used to accurately measure small distances. Here it is being used to measure the thickness of a piece of wire (upper left)

Duckhams Motor Oil Thermometer
A tin/alloy metal give-away thermometer advertising Duckhams Motor Oil. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

World Championship for Makes 1980: Monza 1000 kms
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - APRIL 27: Alain De Cadenet / Desire Wilson, De Cadenet Lola LM Ford, makes a pitstop during the Monza 1000 kms at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on April 27

Sports Cars 1956: Reims 12 Hours
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 30: Umberto Maglioli and Luigi Piotti have a discussion as their Maserati 350S is refuelled during a pitstop during the Reims 12 Hours at Reims-Gueux on June 30

International Championship for Makes 1968: Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 04: Paul Hawkins / David Hobbs, J. W. Automotive Eng. Ford GT40

Formula 1 1970: Lotus 72 Unveil
JANUARY 01: Graham Hill, Lotus 72 Ford during the Lotus 72 Unveil on Thursday January 01, 1970. (Photo by LAT Images)

1968 French Grand Prix. Rouen-les-Essarts, France. 5-7 July 1968. Pedro Rodriguez (BRM P133). Ref-35mm 68 FRA 14. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1961 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Giancarlo Baghettis (#32) and Ricardo Rodriguezs (#8) Ferrari 156s during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 10

European F2 1982: Mediterranean GP
AUTODROMO DI PERGUSA, ITALY - AUGUST 01: Thierry Boutsen, Spirit 201 Honda/Wakou during the Mediterranean GP at Autodromo di Pergusa on August 01, 1982 in Autodromo di Pergusa, Italy

1962 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 05: Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari 156 during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 05, 1962 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

1952 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 03: Mechanics work on Johnny Claess HWM Alta in the garage during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 03, 1952 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

1968 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JUNE 09: Mauro Forghieri stands amongst the Ferrari 312 cars in the paddock during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on June 09, 1968 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Fokker Dr I with Pfalz D III in background
Fokker Dr I German fighter triplane with a Pfalz D III in the background. The Fokkers pilot prepares for takeoff, with a mechanic ready to swing the propeller and two more in attendance

Formula One World Championship: Damon Hill Williams celebrates his World Chamoionship success with his mechanics
Damon Hill (GBR) Williams celebrates his World Chamoionship success with his mechanics, who are all wearing his distinctive caps. Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 13th October 1996

Formula One World Championship
Winner Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren Honda MP4/5B Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 27 May 1990

Formula 1 2018: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 10: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H comes in for a pit stop during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday June 10, 2018 in Montreal, Canada

Formula 1 1995: British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 20: The Benetton team celebrate on the pitwall as Johnny Herbert, Benetton B195 Renault

World Championship for Makes 1972: Monza 1000 kms
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - APRIL 25: Mechanics work on Brian Redman / Arturo Merzario, Spa Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 312 PB and Ronnie Peterson / Tim Schenken, Spa Ferrari SEFAC

1989 Australian GP
ADELAIDE STREET CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: J J Lehto, Onyx ORE-1 Ford, behind Stefan Johansson, Onyx ORE-1 Ford in the pitlane during the Australian GP at Adelaide Street Circuit on November

Le Mans 1975: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Marie-Claude Charmasson / Lella Lombardi, Elf Switzerland Co Ltd, Alpine A441 C - Renault

LEON TOLSTOI LABOURANT, 1887 (oil on cardboard)
7215383 LEON TOLSTOI LABOURANT, 1887 (oil on cardboard) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1887//Oil on cardboard At Iasnaya Polyana in August 1887)

1972 Brands Hatch 1000 kms
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 16: Mechanics work on the rear end of Tim Schenken and Ronnie Petersons Ferrari SpA SEFAC

2003 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Kimi Raikkonen stepping out of his McLaren MP4-17D Mercedes on the grid, from his first pole position during the European GP at Nurburgring on June 29

1974 Belgian GP
NIVELLES-BAULERS, BELGIUM - MAY 12: Jacky Ickx, Lotus 76 Ford during the Belgian GP at Nivelles-Baulers on May 12, 1974 in Nivelles-Baulers, Belgium. (Photo by LAT Images)

Cars outside the Western Motor Works garage in Chislehurst, Kent. 1939

Jetstream G-AXUI flight mechanics laboratory for the Cranfield Institute of Technology (later Cranfield College of Aeronautics)

LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex
The Headquarters complex at Lambeth SE1 had extensive vehicle and equipment workshops. Maintenance, repair and restoration work could be undertaken by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen

Selby Abbey Clock
The head verger winding up the clock in the clock tower of Selby Abbey, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1950s

Bose-Einstein condensate simulation. Computer simulation of vortices forming within a spinning Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). A BEC is a state of matter that can arise at very low temperatures

Physics experiment. Screen display of the output from a physics experiment. The experiment involves monitoring changing position with time

Newton meters weighing objects. Newton meters are being used to find the weight of a bunch of keys and a G-clamp. A newton meter uses a spring to measure force, quantifying it in Newtons (N)

Quantum computing. Conceptual computer artwork of electronic circuitry contained on spheres, representing parallel processing in a quantum computer

Density in a Bose-Einstein Condensate
Bose-Einstein Condensate: a new state of matter. Graph of the density of low-velocity rubidium atoms forming a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)

The modern chassis / W H Robinson
Explanatory diagram of a typical modern chassis. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Formula One World Championship: Patrick Depailler Tyrrell 007 finished ninth
Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell 007 finished ninth. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 22 June 1975. BEST IMAGE

Formula 1 1990: Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 12: Stefano Modena, Brabham BT59 Judd during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on Sunday August 12, 1990 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Formula 1 1991: British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 14: Mark Blundells Brabham BT60Y Yamaha during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday July 14, 1991 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

1973 Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MAY 30: Gordon Johncock, Patrick Racing Team, Eagle 72 Offenhauser

Le Mans 1998: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Steve Soper / Tom Kristensen / Hans-Joachim Stuck Jr, Team BMW Motorsport, BMW V12 Le Mans - BMW S70/3

ETCC 1973: Spa 24 Hours
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JULY 22: Chris Amon / Hans-Joachim Stuck, BMW Motorsport GmbH, BMW 3.0 CSL in the pitlane during the Spa 24 Hours at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on July 22

Formula 1 1959: International Trophy
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 02: Maria Teresa de Filippiss Maserati 250F during the International Trophy at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday May 02, 1959 in Northamptonshire

World Championship for Makes 1959: Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JUNE 07: Mario Cabral / Joaquim Felipe Nogueira, Scuderia Centro Sud, Maserati 300S, make a pitstop during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on June 07

Formula 1 1976: Race of Champions
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 14: Patrick Neve, Brabham BT44 Ford, in the pits during the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch on Sunday March 14, 1976 in West Kingsdown, United Kingdom

Brooklands Events 1933: JCC International Trophy
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 06: Mechanics work on Henken Widengrens Amilcar in the pits during the JCC International Trophy at Brooklands on May 06, 1933 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

Formula 1 1976: International Trophy
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 11: Mario Andretti, Wolf-Williams FW05 Ford during the International Trophy at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday April 11, 1976 in Northamptonshire

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"Unleashing the Art of Mechanics: From Goodwood to Feynman's Caricature" Step into a world where mechanics transcend mere machinery, and embrace the realms of art, science, and history. In this captivating journey, we explore the diverse facets that make mechanics an enchanting subject. At Goodwood by Emmwood, engines roar with power as vintage cars race through time. The symphony of gears and cogs echoes in harmony with Erwin Schrödinger's quantum theories. Celestial mechanics dance across the heavens, revealing the secrets of our universe. Medieval artwork transports us back to an era where craftsmen meticulously depicted intricate mechanical wonders. Leonardo da Vinci's vibrant portrait from 1490 captures his fascination with both aesthetics and engineering brilliance. In Swindon Mechanics Institute Pantomime poster from February 1860, laughter fills the air as performers bring mechanical marvels to life on stage. Meanwhile, Formula 1 races like the 1976 Italian GP and 1974 Austrian GP showcase human ingenuity pushing machines to their limits. The enigmatic Antikythera mechanism emerges from ancient times—a testament to early engineering prowess—its intricacies captured in stunning artwork. And within Richard Feynman's caricature C015/6715 lies a glimpse into his genius mind that forever changed physics. But perhaps one of the most iconic images is that of Schroedinger's Cat experiment—an artistic representation showcasing how quantum they are perplex even great minds. It reminds us that sometimes understanding mechanics means embracing uncertainty. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter gears and cogs within historical pendulum clocks—a mesmerizing sight reminding us how precision has always been at the heart of timekeeping mechanisms. From pre-season testing in Formula 1 during 1970 to modern-day innovations shaping our future—the artistry behind mechanics continues evolving ceaselessly, and is a realm where creativity meets functionality, where the beauty of design intertwines with the laws of physics.