Oilstainlab

Oilstainlab Where the past overtakes the future. Building HF-11 & THUNDER-VOLT
Proudly CAN & USA with a touch of 🏁

06/04/2026

Less is more, more or less.
Two different approaches, two maniac machines...
HF-11 favors street ability and ergonomics. The wider cabin means more space inside, no off center rotation of the driver axis, no offset in the pedal box and steering wheel. Much larger doors, for easier ingress. To save weight we cut out any hybrid system, no hydraulic suspension and no moveable aero, 6 less cylinders and much lighter gearbox. More power and more down force requires bigger and heavier structures, from the chassis, all the way to suspension arms, bearings, hubs etc.

It's all a compromise, never trust any company that says they don't compromise.

06/02/2026

Car spotting gone wild. Snap snap.

Throwback to a real world spotting in downtown Pasadena. The stomping ground for car designers in California,

05/31/2026

Miss testing things. Soon we will be at it again.

Half11 was chasing 1967, an era where innovation was defined. Half11 was built like the cars we admired, by artisans in sheds. This history is what sets the upcoming HF-11 apart from all the other nostalgic thieves. One we will be testing soon. Just like our heroes would have.

Bling Bling. Late night weekend vibes with HF-11.Throwback to the old negroni color way.
05/24/2026

Bling Bling. Late night weekend vibes with HF-11.
Throwback to the old negroni color way.

Production Hell. It's beautiful, it's madness, it's incredibly difficult, with thousands of seemingly inconsequential de...
05/19/2026

Production Hell. It's beautiful, it's madness, it's incredibly difficult, with thousands of seemingly inconsequential decisions crafting an engineering sculpture.

This is the core of our Maniac machines and it needs to be perfect. It's fun to look at other tubs. Ones that are rushed, ones that have a thousand engineers behind them, the contrast is startling. Good things take time. Never more true than with a carbon fiber monocoque.

These are renders, but not long now... Just a few more decisions, delays, joys and tears.

05/16/2026

Naked Half11. First time in the 6 years.

A hand formed aluminium body, crafted by total newbies. It's also seen 12000 miles of hard use. Every dent has a story, every wrinkle a lesson. A visual history book for the brand as it grows and evolves. It was a bit emotional removing the iconic livery, but what's next?

Thank you to the crew at for the help!
Mr. P

Sunday Speed. The infamous Negroni Orange spec. Big sports weekend. F1, IMSA, Derby, and two big game 7s in Basketball a...
05/03/2026

Sunday Speed. The infamous Negroni Orange spec.

Big sports weekend. F1, IMSA, Derby, and two big game 7s in Basketball and Hockey.

Rooting for the red and blue of the Montreal Canadiens.


04/22/2026

San Francisco is wet.
HF-11 returns to negroni orange. A few small revisions have been made to the front splitter, improving performance and function, and an integrated tow hook.

Studio Vibes. HF-11. Liquid Metal. Color Pop. Mucho Fun. Simulating a bright afternoon light with studio light.  with th...
04/15/2026

Studio Vibes. HF-11. Liquid Metal. Color Pop. Mucho Fun.

Simulating a bright afternoon light with studio light.

with the "plane" foreground sculpture.

04/08/2026

Which color HF-11 are you choosing for your Aspen trip?
Match the jet?, images inspired by the amazing airport photoshoot recently by .cars
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Our dream spec is the polished aluminium.

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