Meet Bertrix, a robot sculpture and the golden goddess of the scrap speedway. Born from the elegant curves of a 1940s cylinder vacuum cleaner, Bertrix was destined for greatness, even if she didn’t know it at first. Originally just a humble cleaning machine, she dreamed of gliding through the air rather than gliding over dusty carpets. One day, the Bertmaker saw her potential, polished her to perfection with a gold engine-turned finish (pure Art Deco glamour), and gave her a second life as the ultimate race machine. Her helicopter navigation lamps give her an air of sophistication, dazzling headlights that slice through the competition’s fog of uncertainty. Those vintage dolls pram spoked wheels with white tyres aren’t just for show, they keep her gliding smoothly and stylishly around every corner. Under the hood? Well, she’s powered by an old Ric engine, which hums with vintage power. Her six copper pipe exhausts emit a symphony of mechanical perfection, while her radiator cap, inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy on a Rolls-Royce, proudly boasts wings made from double grease nipple attachments, flying high in true Bert style. Bertrix’s cockpit is a masterpiece, with a Meccano flywheel steering wheel (because, obviously, you can’t steer a work of art without a little vintage engineering flair), and a helicopter overhead panel light as her rear light. For those long-distance races, she’s got a rear luggage rack with a leather-cased light meter, just in case she needs to check how dazzling she looks under the track lights. At the helm is her fearless Bert driver, made from a helicopter wiper motor (because why not have a wiper-powered body for a driver with impeccable grace?), topped off with a head made from a helicopter battery connector and opera glass lenses that give her an air of sophistication. Her typewriter arms bring the whole ensemble together, elegant and functional for the fast-paced race track. Bertrix may look like she’s just out for a Sunday drive in an Art Deco fantasy, but don’t be fooled, this lady knows how to leave competition in the dust, all while looking utterly fabulous. Her motto? “Speed is my art, and the track is my canvas.” © We Are Bert Ltd