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We see a lot of historic racecars which are significant, storied and incredibly valuable up for sale, and they’re nice to look at and think about, but sometimes I feel that we may be missing the point. Historic racing is supposed to be fun! And this gorgeous little ’71 BMW 2002 Rallye looks like a whole lot of that!

When BMW Important Men Helmut Werner Bönsch and Alex von Falkenhausen realised that they’d both fitted two-litre engines to their personal 1600-2s, they realised that they were missing a trick and began a project to put a two-litre 1600-2 into manufacture. A year or two later and various configurations of the 2000 and 2002 were born!

The 2002ti in particular was a very successful little machine, with Hans-Joachim Stuck winning the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 1970 and the cars doing particularly well in rallies and hill climbs.

This car was fully rebuilt to racing specifications in Austrlia in 2006 by Quintec House, including a new 197 horsepower dynamometer, Bilstein adjustable suspension front and back, and steering, gearbox, differential, brakes and fuel tank all upgraded to competition homologation.

At just 960 kilograms it’s sure to be a historic racing weapon, and a lot of fun!

It’s heading to auction at Coys’ Athena, Greece auction, where it’s estimated to fetch an affordable €30,000 – €38,000.

For more information head to Coys’ website here.

Images via Coys

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The very best moments the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix has ever known.

Opening image: The Cahier Archive

With the 2014 Austrian GP right around the corner, we decided to select our all time favorite Austrian Grand Prix moments.

Enjoy:

1970 – Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni’s claim famous Ferrari one-two

Formula 1 returns to Austria for the first time in more than half a decade, with a brand new track (The Osterreichring)

 1972 – Fittipaldi sets up Championship

Emerson Fittipaldi glides his Lotus to victory against the McLarens of Denny Hulme and Peter Revson, carving himself an unbeatable lead in the Championship.

1975 – Vittorio Brambilla’s infamous “Win and Spin”

We’ve laughed about “Spin and Wins” in the past – when a driver spins out only to regain control and win the race, however in 1975 things went down in reverse. Vittorio Brambilla won the 1975 Austrian GP to his own surprise when the event was cut short due to wet weather. His arms flung from the cockpit of his car in celebration immediately, causing him to loose control and career off the track. Thankfully the car managed to limp its way around the track.

1976 – Watson wins for Penske

Whilst driving for Penske in 1976, John Watson swore that if the team won a race he’d shave off the beard which at the time, he was quite famous for. It happened in Austria, and immediately following the race, Watson came good on his promise.  

1982 – De Angelis and Rosberg stage epic finish

It was August 1982 and Formula 1 was in desperate need of a ‘win’. Didier Pironi had been maimed whilst racing in Germany during the previous Grand Prix and earlier in the year the much loved Gilles Villeneuve had been killed in Belgium. The mood that had settled across F1 was heavy, however the race that Elio De Angelis and Keke Rosberg would deliver at the 1982 Austrian GP would go a long way to reigniting everyone’s passion for the sport. De Angelis managed to edge out Rosberg on the last corner by just .05 seconds, what a moment!

1984 – Lauda wins at home

The Austrian Grand Prix first ran in 1964, however it wasn’t until 20 years later that local fans would see one of their own countrymen claim victory at the event. How fitting that it was Niki Lauda who won the race for his home crowd for the first time, whilst on his way to the championship in 1984.

 1999 – McLaren Team mates collide

By the time the 1999 Austrian Grand Prix rolled around, Mika Hakkinen was looking good. He had a decent lead in the points championship, and his strongest contender Michael Schumacher was out with a broken leg. Things should have gone smoothly, Hakkinen ‘should’ have won, however a botched move by his own team mate David Coulthard saw Hakkinen spin and put him out of contention for victory. He managed to claw his way back to take third, however the damage was done – Eddie Irvine won the race and closed the gap in the title race.

2002 – Lucky Escape for Sato

Takuma Sato saw his life flash before his eyes when Nick Heidfeld flew completely out of control, and into the side of him. Sato escaped without any major injuries. Had this incident happened years earlier, the outcome could have been much worse. 

2002 – Ferrari team orders controversy

Ferrari upset fans during the final moments of the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix when they ordered driver Rubens Barrichello to slow down, while leading, so that Michael Schumacher cold pass and collect maximum points. It didn’t go down well with fans, the FIA or Rubens.

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Ride onboard with Don Norby and his monster Jag as he thunders around the banks of Indianapolis.

Shot during the most recent SVRA weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month, this video captures the very potent Predator Performance Jaguar E-Type hustling around the iconic banks of Indy.

MORE: Watch the same monster Jaguar scream around Road Atlanta (video)

This car has actually starred in a video on our page in the past, hit the link above if you’d like to see how it did at Road Atlanta.

MORE: Jaguar want to build YOU a brand new 1963 E-Type lightweight

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The world’s craziest Escort driver is back, and this time we’re along for the ride.

Many of you will no doubt recall a video we shared towards the tail end of 2013, in which a madman steered the absolute wheels of his MKII Escort. Well, now he’s back – and thanks to an incar camera we’re all onboard.

In this video, Simon McKinley hustles his little white Escort through closed roads as part of the Wexford Hillclimb. It’s short, but very sweet. This guy is awesome!

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Images: Evan Deciren

Projecting pure energy through faultless and bold design, Evan Deciren’s motorsport art celebrates cars, riders and drivers who made motorsport history in the sport’s golden ages.

Evan’s work is prolific, with a huge library featuring everyone from Kevin Schwantz to Jörg van Ommen, Niki Lauda and more. And it’s all stunning!

Each work explodes with colour. Powerful design elements give each piece a sense of action, speed and power that captures the cars, riders and drivers at the peak of their talents.

These are prints that we’d not only love to hang on our walls, but in which we’d love to be featured, so that we may present ourselves to the world with such great impact; far cooler than, in reality, we can hope to live up to!

Images via Evan Deciren

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A definitive look at why Porsche’s return to Le Mans in 2014 was so important.

So the 2014 24 hours of Le Mans has been run, and what an incredible race it was! Unfortunately for Porsche, their highly celebrated return to the event wasn’t quite as successful as they might have hoped, however if nothing else they certainly proved that their team had pace. Could Mark Webber have held the lead and brought home the dream result for Porsche had his gearbox stayed together? We’ll never know, as is the magic of Le Mans. Bring on 2015!

 MORE: Porsche and Le Mans in the 1980s (video)

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New or old, turbo or naturally aspirated, two wheel drive or four – nothing quite sounds like a rally car.

This killer video was shot in San Marino at the 11* Rally Legend of 2013. It serves as a reminder of just how awesome rally machines used to be. Cars include the Lancia Delta S4, the Audi quattro, Toyota Corolla WRC, Rothmans Porsche 911, Peugeot 206 WRC, MG Metro 6R4, Ferrari 308 GTB, Subaru Impreza WRC and many, many more. Each with it’s own unique distinct sound.

How many could you pick with your eyes closed?

MORE: Rally Heaven – Ride shotgun in a Lancia Stratos and Delta S4 (video)

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It’s a huge, heavy four door sedan. It’s only got 140hp and four forward gears… but it does have David Coulthard.

Watch as Chris Harris takes to the Nurburgring aboard a big, lumbering Mercedes 220 Fintail Sedan. He’s racing in a field full of more powerful, lighter classic machines, however what his Merc’ lacks in sprite, it makes up for in character – and of course, having a Formula 1 driver on hand to help.

MORE: All about the Mercedes Benz 220SE in competition

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The heroic story of Niki Lauda in 1976, between his almost fatal crash, and his miraculous comeback to Monza 33 days after leaving hospital.

Niki Lauda was nearly killed in 1976 while racing at the Nurburgring. A stint in hospital and 33 days later, he returned to race at Monza. This upcoming piece seeks to tell the story of what happened during those days, whilst using unseen footage alongside interviews from the likes of Sir Jackie Stewart, Jochen Mass, David Coulthard, Lewis Hamilton, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Nico Rosberg and many others. We’re excited.

MORE: Niki Lauda’s firey crash at “The Green Hell” in 1976 (video)

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The last episode in the brilliant ‘All American Racer’ series has arrived.

The Pepsi Challenger – a car so advanced, so far ahead of its time, that it had to penalized. It was driven by the likes of Geoff Brabham and Mikey Mosley, and it looked absolutely incredible to boot. In this sixth and final episode of Dan Gurney – All American Racer, we hear its story.

MORE: Learning to soar with Dan Gurney (video)

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High-adrenaline mash-up of Barry Sheene’s smoothest moments.

Barry Sheene will forever remain one of the greatest to race on two wheels – this video is a quick reminder why. Not only was he lightning-fast on the track, but he was a very cool guy behind the scenes too. He won the 500c World Championship in both 1976 and 1977, and passed away at age 52.

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When you’re flying through the air and something goes wrong, the whole situation can unravel very quickly.

We’re a big fan of anything that reminds us of old-school racing and risk taking here at Motorsport Retro, so this World Record Attempt for the longest jump aboard what appears to be some kind of tubular, V8 powered miniature race truck dressed as a Mini, is right up our alley. It reminds us of the days of old, when stuntmen were celebrities, and everyone spoke of the gladiators risking their lives for glory.

Well, pro skier, snowboard champion and rally driver Guerlain Chicherit certainly risked his life with this one. Things didn’t go to plan at all – thankfully he’s OK!

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The only 365GTB/4 with period racing history in Asia, this car has a unique history and is immaculately well prepared. It’ll head to auction at Artcurial’s upcoming 2014 Le Mans Classic Sale.

It was originally imported into Singapore, where it remained unregistered until 1979 and was used purely as a competition car in events such as the Kallang Sprint, Dover Kilo and Pasir Gudang.

When it moved on to its second owner it was handed to Customer Support at Maranello for preparation work, before changing hands again and going to Stanley Long, who competed with the Singapore Motor Sports Association, Johor Motor Club and Classic Car Club of Hong Kong.

After an accident in the early ’90s the car was rebuilt to Group 4 Specifications, and 2001 saw it survive an engine fire, for which it received body repairs in Singapore before going to England in 2003 for a complete mechanical re-build by GTO Engineering.

Having survived an eventful three and a half decades the car entered a quiet period in the mid ’00s, eventually being registered in 2012 and making its way to its current owner.

The car is in great condition with superb Group 4 preparations and FIA documentation that’ll gain it entrance into the world’s most prestigious historic events. Storied and sorted, it looks like a great buy.

It’ll head to auction on July 5th, 2014, at Le Mans Classic 2014 by Artcurial Motorcars, and you can get the full details at Artcurial’s official website here.

Via Artcurial

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Image: Jayson Fong, Form & Function

Check out our exclusive shots, from behind the scenes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans – What a thrill! We sent master photographer Jayson Fong of Form & Function along to the event, and the stuff he is sending back is pure gold.

MORE: Gallery: Le Mans in the 1980s

Just take a look at this gallery we’ve put together, themed around the atmosphere of the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans. The drivers, the crowd, the staff, the crew, the cars, the venue and the scenery – seamlessly blended together into one of the most awesome spectacles motorsport has ever known.

MORE: Gallery: Le Mans in the 1950s

Next up we’ll be bringing you all of the Group C action from the weekend, however for now. Let’s spend a little time familiarizing ourselves with what it is we love so much about Le Mans…

Images by Jayson Fong, Form & Function

Take a look at the full gallery here:

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Image: the Prop Store

From miscellaneous documents and props which you may never even notice, to Niki Lauda’s prop replica 312T Ferrari, the Prop Store’s Rush Props and Costumes Auction is set to offer an impressive and exclusive auction of 250 original props and costumes from Rush for sale. And it’s on now!

The auction is kicking presently, and will add 25 items each day, many with no reserve, until it wraps up on Friday the 11th of July.

It features the full depth and breadth of treasures that were constructed or collected throughout the filming of Rush, and shows off the incredible craftsmanship and detail that goes into pulling off this sort of production. Fancy the Plaza Place cocktail menu & restaurant menu? No problem! Some get well cards and drawings for Niki Lauda? Easy. How about Chris Hemsworth’s James Hunt sweater & thermal pants?

If you’d like to make a more considered investment you could pick up Chris Hemsworth’s super cool gold James Hunt lighter, one of Daniel Brühl’s period-correct Lauda race suits, or go deeper still and look at hero body panelling, Carlos Pace’s #8 Martini Brabham Body Shell, or a Ligier cockpit and high airbox.

Or just go all the way and grab one of the replica cars used in the film, like that of Lauda’s 312T Ferrari, or a Rob Austin Racing-constructed formula camera car.

The sale will run from now until Friday the 11th of July through the Prop Store’s official website. Hit this link to check it all out.

Via Speedhunters

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Gerhard Berger slips in a few of his favorites whilst interviewing this month.

As part of their pre-race coverage, one television crew thought it a good idea to interview the ever colorful Gerhard Berger – however not before having their office call ahead and confirm with Berger’s camp that he wouldn’t use two words in particular whilst on TV. Their mistake!

MORE: Gallery – The Best of Gerhard Berger

Opening image: The Cahier Archive.

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The iconic Ducati Scrambler is making a return for 2015.

Legendary motorcycle manufacturer Ducati surprised everyone a few days when it announced to its Bologna factory workers that the hit 1960s and 70s model would be making a comeback in 2015. Not only that, it let them check the bike out up close. Unfortunately for us, no one was allowed to take pictures, and details regarding release are still a little bit flakey – but we’re told it’s going to happen in 2015. If Ducati have done it right, this has the potential to be a very cool thing…

MORE: Giancarlo Falappa’s 1992 Ducati 888 SBK

Take a look at the teaser video they’ve released:

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Image: Goodwood Festival of Speed

The 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed is off and running! Coverage will resume at 10AM BST, and will be streaming live from Motorsport Retro. Hit the break for Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s streams, and enjoy it!

Friday 27th June

Saturday 28th June

Sunday 29th June

Read on for the full schedule, via the Goodwood Festival of Speed

FRIDAY 27TH JUNE

0630hrs Car Parks open
0700hrs Entrances Open
0830hrs Batch 1 (Pioneers, Pre-War, Classic Endurance, Maserati – 50 cars)
0920hrs Batch 2 (Classic Saloons, Modern Saloons, Rally, NASCAR – 40 cars)
1005hrs Batch 3 (Post-War GP, Cosworth, Turbo, Indy, Americana – 45 cars)
1030hrs GAS COMPETITION – Warm Up Session
1100hrs Bonhams Fine Automobilia Auction
1055hrs Batch 4 (Bikes, Surtees, Contemporary F1 – 50 bikes + 20 cars)
1145hrs GAS – TRIALS (Ice House Area)
1145hrs Batch 5 (Sports cars 65-81, Group C, post-Group C, Modern GTs, Electric – 45 cars)
1200hrs Air Display – RED ARROWS
1235hrs Batch 6 (Supercars + First Glance – 60 cars)
1315hrs GAS ARENA – Show
1320hrs Batch 1 (Pioneers, Pre-War, Classic Endurance, Maserati – 50 cars)
1400hrs RALLY – Stage Opens – cars to run in chronological order
1400hrs Bonhams Motor Cars Auction
1400hrs Air Display – Canberra / Hunter
1410hrs Batch 3 (Post-War GP, Cosworth, Turbo, Indy, Americana – 45 cars)
1500hrs GAS – TRIALS (Behind Park 1 Grandstand)
1500hrs Batch 4 (Bikes, Surtees, Contemporary F1 – 50 bikes + 20 cars)
1530hrs Air Display – Typhoon
1550hrs Batch 5 (Sports cars 65-81, Group C, post-Group C, Modern GTs, Electric – 45 cars)
1600hrs GAS ARENA – Show
1640hrs Batch 2 (Classic Saloons, Modern Saloons, Rally, NASCAR – 40 cars)
1700hrs GAS – TRIALS (GAS Arena)
1725hrs Batch 6 (Supercars + First Glance – 60 cars)
1730hrs RALLY – Stage closes

SATURDAY 28TH JUNE

0630hrs Car Parks open
0700hrs Gates Open
0830hrs Batch 3 (Post-War GP, Cosworth, Turbo, Indy, Americana – 45 cars)
0920hrs Batch 1 (Pioneers, Pre-War, Classic Endurance, Maserati – 50 cars)
1010hrs Batch 5 (Sports cars 65-81, Group C, post-Group C, Modern GTs, Electric – 45 cars)
1030hrs GAS COMPETITION – BMX Dirt
1100hrs Batch 6 (Supercars + First Glance – 60 cars)
1115hrs Air Display – RED ARROWS
1145hrs GAS – TRIALS (Ice House Area)
1145hrs Batch 4 (Bikes, Surtees, Contemporary F1 – 50 bikes + 20 cars)
1235hrs Batch 2 (Classic Saloons, Modern Saloons, Rally, NASCAR – 40 cars)
1300hrs Air Display – VULCAN
1315hrs GAS ARENA – Show
1320hrs Batch 5 (Sports cars 65-81, Group C, post-Group C, Modern GTs, Electric – 40 cars)
1405hrs SUPERCAR SHOOT-OUT (+ First Glance – 60 cars)
1500hrs Batch 4 (Bikes, Surtees, Contemporary F1 – 50 bikes + 20 cars)
1500hrs GAS – TRIALS (Behind Park 1 Grandstand)
1550hrs QUALIFYING SHOOT-OUT (All timed cars – 55 cars)
1600hrs GAS ARENA – Show
1630hrs Air Display – HUNTER AND CANBERRA
1645hrs Batch 3 (Post-War GP, Cosworth, Turbo, Indy, Americana – 35 cars)
1700hrs GAS – TRIALS (GAS Arena)
1725hrs Batch 1 (Pioneers, Pre-War, Classic Endurance, Maserati – 35 cars)
1730hrs GAS ARENA – FMX Best Trick
1730hrs RALLY – Stage closes
1805hrs Batch 2 (Classic Saloons, Modern Saloons, Rally, NASCAR – 20 cars)

SUNDAY 29TH JUNE

0630hrs Car Parks open
0700hrs Entrances Open
0830hrs Batch 2 (Classic Saloons, Modern Saloons, Rally, NASCAR – 40 cars)
0915hrs Batch 1 (Pioneers, Pre-War, Classic Endurance, Maserati – 50 cars)
1005hrs Batch 5 (Sports cars 65-81, Group C, post-Group C, Modern GTs, Electric – 45 cars)
1030hrs GAS COMPETITION – FMX
1055hrs Batch 4 (Bikes, Surtees, Contemporary F1 – 50 bikes + 20 cars)
1100hrs One Minute of Noise’ Jack Brabham Tribute – All engines start for one minute
1145hrs Batch 6 (Supercars + First Glance – 60 cars)
1145hrs GAS – TRIALS (Ice House Area)
1200hrs Air Display – TYPHOON
1230hrs Batch 3 (Post-War GP, Cosworth, Turbo, Indy, Americana – 45 cars)
1315hrs GAS ARENA – Show
1320hrs Batch 1 (Pioneers, Pre-War, Classic Endurance, Maserati – 35 cars)
1400hrs Batch 2 (Classic Saloons, Modern Saloons, Rally, NASCAR – 20 cars)
1430hrs Air Display – HUNTER AND CANBERRA
1430hrs Batch 5 (Sports cars 65-81, Group C, post-Group C, Modern GTs, Electric – 40 cars)
1500hrs GAS – TRIALS (Behind Park 1 Grandstand)
1515hrs Batch 4 (Bikes, Surtees, Contemporary F1 – 50 bikes + 20 cars)
1605hrs Shoot-Out (55 cars)
1600hrs GAS ARENA – Show
1700hrs GAS – TRIALS (GAS Arena)
1720hrs Batch 6 (Supercars + First Glance + Fos Tech – 60 cars)
1730hrs GAS ARENA – FMX Best Trick
1730hrs Forest Rally Stage closes
1805hrs Batch 3 (Post-War GP, Cosworth, Turbo, Indy, Americana – 35 cars)

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Ari Vatnen throws the inertia of his little Rothmans Ford Escort 1800 around.

He managed to finish 5th overall for the year, including podiums in Finland, Canada and New Zealand. Two years later he would become World Rally Champion whilst again driving the Escort RS1800 for Rothmans in 1981. At age of 29, he was the youngest Champion of his time.

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This original low-mileage Renault Alpine A110 Group IV is as quick as it is gorgeous, and you’ll be able to pick it up at Artcurial’s upcoming Le Mans Classic sale.

The car’s original owner purchased it directly from the factory in Group 4 specification for regional racing, and kept it for close to a decade before selling it to its second and current owner in 1980.

At this time it was fitted with an 1860cc Mignotet engine, but that was deemed too unreliable and replaced with a 1596cc engine in time for the 1980 Tour de Corse. Despite showing some great speed the team didn’t bring home any serious results, an unfortunate feat which they mirrored in ’82 when they returned to the race, but were forced to retire with a carburettor problem.

Since then the car’s contested hill climbs and regional rallies such as les Geants and le Touquet, but led a fairly quiet career.

Recently the body has been treated to a fresh coat of paint, and it still features its original interior with bucket seats, roll cage, fire extinguisher, spare wheel behind the seats and period ‘Speedpilot’ Halda.

In excellent original condition, this low-mileage two-owner car looks like a lovely little historic racer. It’s going to head to auction at Artcurial’s upcoming Le Mans Classic 2014 by Artcurial Motorcars, which will be held on the 5th of July, 2014, at Circuit de la Sarthe. Head to Artcurial’s official website here for the full details.

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