This Pensioner Spent 1220 Hours Making The World's Smallest V12 Engine

One man's passion for mechanics has seen him spending thousands of hours creating mini masterpieces

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Spanish pensioner José Manuel Hermo Barreiro ('Patelo') spent 1220 hours (51 days) creating what is believed to be the world's smallest V12 engine.

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The custom-built V12 engine (and indeed his incredible collection) was borne out of the pensioner's passion for mechanics and his disillusionment with modern man's lack of inventiveness. This is his story...

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