The 1995 Bathurst 1000 sets the stage for a fantastic look into what went into building and managing a top level touring car team in the 90s.

A little bit of vintage Australian Channel 7 action takes us into the workshops of some of the most memorable teams to ever race in Australian Touring Cars – Winfield Racing, Coca Cola Racing, Holden Racing Team and Peter Jackson Racing.

MORE: Be roused by the heroes of the Bathurst 1000 (video)

Set against the stage of the 1995 Bathurst 1000, this great little video takes us behind the glory and inside the workings of the machines which made the Australian Touring Cars of the 1990s so captivating.

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Putting out an absolutely monstrous five horsepower, surely enough to rival any 935 or 936 we’ve written about, this genuine Porsche 936 Junior is one of the coolest things we’ve seen on our classic motorsport journey.

It’s heading to auction at Bonhams’ upcoming Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais sale, where you’ll be able to pick it up for an estimated €15,000 – 25,000.

In 1981 Jackie Ickx and Derek Bell won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a factory Porsche 936 sportscar prototype, squeezing out the dual Rondeau M379s of Jacky Haran, Jean-Louis Schlesser and Philippe Streiff and Gordon Spice and François Migault.

Their win was the third for a Porsche 936, and the Christian Dior Jules livery of their car lives on as one of racing’s iconic looks.

Three-time European Rally Champion Sobieslaw Zasada was so inspired by the car that he built a 1:2 scale replica of it. Porsche thought that this was a brilliant idea, and so they built their own!

And that’s what you see here – one of the fifty to one hundred limited edition miniature ‘Junior’ Porsche 936s built by Porsche.

It features a single-cylinder 206cc motor which pumps out five horsepower through a two-speed plus reverse gearbox. At high speeds you have an adjustable rear spoiler to keep everything settled, and can rely on disc brakes to slow everything down again.

It sits on 2-piece alloy wheels and pneumatic tyres which are kept in close contact with the ground by full suspension on all four corners and even hydrolic shock absorbers at the back, features 12-volt electronics including alternator, electric starter, lights, indicators and horn. It even has a leather seat.

All in all, I think it’s probably more advanced than my daily drive!

Un-restored, it’s original and in excellent condition. It includes a Porsche instruction book and an alternative electric motor.

It’s expected to fetch somewhere between €15,000 – 25,000 when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais sale on the 5th of February. Head to Bonhams’ website here for more information.

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This tough Ferrari 308 GTB Group B has period racing history, is recently-refreshed and looks great! It’s set to go under the hammer at RM Auctions’ February 2015 Paris Sale.

Going in to the 1984 rally season, eight-time Spanish national rally champion and European Rally Champion Antonio Zanini liked the look of the Ferrari 308. So he went to Fernando Serena in Barcelona and secured a Ferrari 308 GTB to convert into a Group B rally car.

With a specification decided the car went to the Serena workshops where it would receive Michelotto-homologated parts like lightened wishbones, AP Lockheed braking system, stronger anti-roll bars, quick-ratio steering, adjustable dampers, competition clutch and close ratio gearbox. However it was still there when the season opener in Costa Blanca rolled around, which was a problem.

To get himself on the track, Zanini rented another Group B 308 from Italian team Pro Motor Sport and proceeded to dominate the championship and claim the 1984 title long before the season’s conclusion.

It was not until Rally Osona during the back end of the season that this car, the Serena-built 308 finally made its debut. It was immediately successful, with Zanini and Josep Autet finishing a mighty four minutes ahead of their closest competitor.

It appeared again in Rally de Gerona, the final round of the ’84 Spanish Championship, at the hands of Fernando Serena Jr. and co-driver Manuel Casanova. It would become the car’s first DNF when the team was forced to retire during the first stage with a broken brake line.

Zanini would then be contracted to Peugot in 1985, leaving his now race-proven Ferrari without a driver. Its final event would be a round of the European Rally Championship – the 1985 Rally Catalunya with Claudio Caba in the driver’s seat and J. Martin co-driving. After making their way into 5th the pair would make an off-track excursion and struggle to get the car back onto the road, ultimately finishing outside the stage’s allotted time and being forced to retire.

However, this final event would add one more significant element to the car’s history. It had been racing with a new livery sponsored by Cimarron. Scalextric took a shine to the look and used it on one of its slot cars which would go on to become extremely popular in the ’80s.

The car returned to Serena after Rally Catalunya where it was kept by Francesco Serena. He sold it in the late ’80s to a collector who kept the car until he sold it to its current owner in 2009.

In that time it’s done almost no mileage and has recently received a thorough rebuild with full suspension and brake rebuilds and an engine-out service.

A rare and exciting example of Ferrari’s rally history, the car will go up for auction at RM Auctions’ Paris Sale on the 4th of February, 2015, where it’s expected to fetch between €250.000 and €315.000. Head to RM Auctions’ website here for more information.

Images thanks to RM Auctions, by James Mann

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The story of the greatest XA Falcon GT-HO of them all, the journey which saw it never race in the event it was designed to win and why it would’ve stumbled if it did.

The Phase IV GT-HO was an evolution of Bathurst-winning stock refined to be more reliable and more durable while also handling and performing better. With the Phase IV, Ford had knocked it out of the park.

To win in endurance racing, however, sometimes the perfect car isn’t enough. Race day for the 1972 Hardie-Ferodo 500 saw tyres and brake pads undo the Phase III GT-HOs which were quickly returned to service to replace their younger siblings.

Heavy showers produced the first wet Bathurst 500, and left the Ford works team with a difficult tyre choice decision to make. The unique collection of conditions seen on that morning would also play havoc with the cars’ brake pads – a factor which came into play later in the race.

So the question is – if the Phase IVs had been able to race that day, would the result have been any different? Enjoy the story in XA Falcon GT-HO Phase IV: Was it destined to fail at Bathurst? at the Shannons Club.

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Nearly 50 years ago, a shining beacon from the future rolled onto the grid at Indianapolis. Enjoy the terrific tale of the 1968 Lotus Indy Turbine Car. Back in the 1950’s, much of the world believed that turbine powered vehicles were the future of personal transportation.

In the long run things didn’t pan out for the experimental form of automotive propulsion, however that didn’t stop a handful of racing teams worldwide from having a red-hot go during the development process.

One of those was Lotus, who entered the 1968 Indianapolis 500 with a trio of turbine powered cars. A terrific story unfolded – and this video captured the lot.

MORE: 1968 Lotus Indy Turbine Car (Gallery)

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What a dream! Come for a ride around Monaco with Frank Stippler and the unbelievable Maserati 250F “Piccolo”.

It’s hard to think of a better combination than the beautiful Maserati 250F and the sights of Monaco, as both track and car are as timeless as each other.

This particular video sees Frank Stippler drive the Maserati 250F “Piccolo” to 2nd place in the pre-1961 GP cars class. It’s quite a ride, and we think you’ll really enjoy it.

MORE: Martin Brundle drives the legendary Maserati 250F (Video)

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Allan Moffat and Dick Johnson visit some of their famous old racing machines, now part of the unbelievable Bowden Collection.

The Bowden Collection is considered to be the most legendary collection of Australian racing cars in existence. Likewise, Allan Moffat and Dick Johnson are two of the country’s most iconic touring car and racing drivers.

MORE: Revisiting Dick Johnson and “the Rock”, 1980 (Video)

This clip was shot as part of the V8XTRA television segment, and sees the Bowden Collection, Moffat and Johnson come together. Of course, the collection includes some of the most memorable cars driven by the duo during their respective careers, and that’s what this is all about.

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Three laps of the finest and closest superbike racing you’ll see decided the 2011 British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.

Going into the last race of the day Shane Byrne was safe in third place for the riders’ title, but out of championship contention. He sprinted into the lead of Race 3 and left the rest of the field in his dust, setting up a thrilling title fight between John Hopkins and Tommy Hill as they scrapped for second place.

Their respective points hauls meant that whoever finished in front would take the Championship, and neither would give an inch. It all reached fever pitch in the closing laps of the race as the two evenly-matched riders put on one of the greatest motoring dices ever recorded.

In the end 0.0006 of a second and two points separated 2011 British Superbike Champion from second place. Regardless of who finished where, this race is surely a legacy to be proud of.

Prepare to spend some quality time on the edge of your seat, and enjoy!

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Sit back and come for a blast through the Langwies Arosa aboard the beautiful 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe. Daniel Müller and the S.H.R.T Swiss Historic Racing Team Mercedes Benz 300SL sure know how to turn it up! Relax and enjoy the madness that is an authentic 1955 Gullwing Coupe screaming through the forest.

MORE: Mercedes Benz 300SL – Poetry in Motion (Video)

The car retains the original three-liter engine, which is now producing around 215 horsepower. For this run the car was fitted with tiny 225/50/R16 street legal tyres, whilst a four speed transmission, 3.89:1 final drive, and old fashioned driver bravery made up a the rest.

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The amazing full length story of how Graham Hill rose to the top of his sport, whilst simultaneously becoming a hugely popular and charismatic public figure.

Opening Image: Graham Hill shows total focus in Holland, 1962 (The Cahier Archive)

This complete two-hour episode of Racing Legends sees actor Jeremy Irons examine and present the life of one of the true heroes of motor racing – 1962 and 1968 Formula One World Champion Graham Hill. It’s no secret that Jeremy Irons loves a bit of racing, however most will no doubt still remember him as the maniac villain from Die Hard 2.

MORE: Watch Graham Hill win the 1966 Indy 500

The episode sees Irons meet members of Hill’s family, some of this close friends, and even his rivals whilst telling the story of the unforgettable driver. A master-class from Graham Hill’s son Damon rounds it out.

MORE: Onboard with Graham Hill around Monaco, 1970 (Video)

It’s a longer clip albeit one well worth taking the time to watch. We sincerely hope you enjoy this every bit as much as we did.

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Historic motorsport is a journey which offers competitors a unique set of challenges, hurdles and, for the most passionate and driven, victories. Ron Goodman’s historic motorsport journey, destined for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, featured just about everything historic motorsport could throw at him.

He made it to Monterey in the end, just, and The Road to Monterey will tell the incredible story of how he did.

The Road to Monterey follows Ron Goodman as he chases his dream of racing his 1954 Porsche Porsche 356 in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Captured by cinematographer Rob Scheeren, it rides alongside Ron through the ups, downs, twists and turns of a magnificent motoring adventure.

It’s a story of vision, passion, adventure and historic motorsport, and you’ll be able to check it out when it releases in 2015.

For now, enjoy the trailers below and get excited! For more information head to the official website of The Road to Monterey here.

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Like many motorsport masters, Ayrton Senna rose through the ranks of go-karting on his path to Formula 1. As proof, this kart is the exact same one in which he drove his last kart event.

The coolest part is that you’ll be able to buy it when it goes up for auction at Bonhams’ upcoming Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais sale.

This is an ex-Ayrton Senna 1981 DAP Kart, chassis DAP BH 33, which he drove in the 1981 World Championship event in Parma, Italy. The cart was provided new for the race, and race-prepared to Senna’s specification.

Going in to the event Senna had already begun competition in Formula Ford 1600s, and it would be his last in the series as following it he decided to hang up karting to focus on the Formula Fords.

After the race the kart was immediately purchased from de Angelo Parilla of DAP by its current owner. It was purchased sans-engine, but would soon receive an engine identical to the one used by Senna.

Since then it’s only seen a maximum of two hours use and is presented ‘as-new’ by the owner.

It’s no McLaren Mp4/4, but it’s definitely unusual and I think it may just be more fun. The only question is – would you race it?

The kart will go up for sale at Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais sale on the 5th of February, 2015, and Bonhams are expecting it to fetch between €24,000 and €28,000. Head to their official website here for the details.

Images via Bonhams

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The car that wanted to win – A closer look at the comeback car that Ferrari needed.

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After being dominated by McLaren in 1984, Ferrari needed a comeback car – But it was not to be. 1985 was a season which saw the birth of the 156/85 coming at a time that Ferrari were in desperate need of an all new car. Ferrari finally had an Italian driver in Michele Alboreto, but he didn’t have a machine that could bring continuous victories home for Ferrari.

Following a year of complete domination at the hands of McLaren in 1984, it became very evident that the Ferrari 126 template had been caught up by the other teams after 2 years of victory in 1982/83.

With their eyes firmly set on getting the prancing horse back to the top of the podium, Ferrari’s 156/85 was a completely new package that was the first single seat machine from  Maranello developed with the assistance of CAD/CAM technology.

The result was a design that had noticeable differences that looked to give Ferrari an advantage. Some changes included a very forward driving position, a longer wheelbase; radiators positioned parallel to the direction of movement, larger wheel hubs and revised suspension.

Perhaps more importantly, at the heart of the 156/85 was a completely redesigned turbocharged V6 that produced almost 800hp which was a steep increase of 100+hp compared to the 1984 power plant.

Although it became one of the front runners of the 1985 season, there would be no fairy tale season end for the 156/85. After a string of strong podium finishes during the first half of the season, the car would become increasingly fragile and unreliable during the closing stages of the year with multiple engine and turbo problems – most memorably at Brands Hatch.

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The unreliability of the car during the crucial stage of the year meant that McLaren’s combined effort from Prost and Lauda were given the opportunity to overtake Ferrari’s Alboreto and Johannson on the table. Ferrari would be runners up both in the driver’s and constructor’s championship.

Ferrari’s 156/85 and the 1985 Formula 1 World Championship – Close, but not close enough.

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Stunning photography and a great video captures the magic of the beautifully restored 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (Chassis no. 3445GT). Watch in awe as this Ferrari 250 GTO hits the Fiorano Racetrack two years after being involved in an unfortunate incident at the 250 GTO 50th Anniversary Tour back in 2012.

The Ferrari Classiche department left no stone unturned in the process of bringing this very special Italian sportscar back to its full former glory. Today, it’s a beautiful example of the Ferrari 250 GTO.

MORE: The incredible beauty of the Ferrari 250 GTO (Video)

It’s owned by American Chris Cox, who has wasted no time getting it back on track following the two year rehabilitation process at Maranello. It now presents itself in the same engine and bodywork configuration originally boasted by the car when delivered new to Luciano Conti in 1962.

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Spend a weekend getting to know one of Australia’s great touring car racing teams – Gibson Motorsport.

The team recently reformed to support the historic racing scene and preserve the history which they helped to form.

This relaxed video chats with Alan Heaphy, Fred Gibson, Paul Beranger and more to go behind the scenes into the Gibson Motorsport of past and present. It’s cut with some excellent period footage to tell the story of the team which oversaw the rise of Godzilla in Australia.

It’s full of interesting insights into the team, the sport, the cars and the drivers and is well worth a watch.

Gibson Motorsport built up an impressive legacy through their two decades of competition, ultimately leaving the sport in 2003. Fast forward a decade and they’re back to protect and nourish that legacy.

Today the team supports the cars of their golden age, bringing the cars together and engendering a friendship between the people who own and race them today. At Historic Sandown in 2014 they were able to bring together twelve of the fifteen cars available, so they’re clearly doing something right! We’re thrilled to see these cars, drivers and the category in general being supported so generously, and wish them great success.

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MORE from Gibson Motorsport’s history: Video: Bathurst 1000 1992 – Skaife, Richards, and the Pack of Arseholes

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Fangio leads Moss in the closed-wheel W196 Silver Arrows, Monza 1955.

Moss would retire, while Fangio would go on to win.

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The ever-smooth Jim Pace takes us for a narrated burn in the Porsche 911 RSR 3.0L. It’s the Sebring tutorial everybody needs to see. This is the most exciting lesson you’ll sit through in a long time! Enjoy the scenery as Jim Pace takes us all for a scream around Sebring International Raceway whilst simutaniously explaining the driver inputs needed to extract maximum pace from the awesome Porsche 911 RSR.

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It’s a Sebring Tutorial, it was shot during the HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Vintage Enduro, and it’s awesome.

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The Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 will forever be remembered for being one of the greatest machines to ever take part in rally. This reflection pays tribute. For many in the know, the unbelievably successful Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 remains not only one of the great rally cars, but also one of the most defining hatchback body shapes ever crafted.

MORE: The nine greatest Peugeot race and rally cars of all time

With a staggering sixteen wins under its bumper between 1984 and 1986, and two World Championships to its name, the Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 is a rolling piece of nostalgia plucked from one of the great eras of rally.

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Take a trip down memory’s fast lane one race at a time with this collection of timeless Formula One Programs used for promotions during the 1984 season. 1984 was a tremendously exciting year for Formula One, as veteran Niki Lauda and hotshot Alain Prost battled it out in a duel which lasted an entire season. The Championship remained on the line right through until the very last race of 1984, where Lauda managed to stay in second place behind Prost to win his first Formula One Championship since 1977.

It was also the last year in which Niki would taste victory, and the first in which a newcomer by the name of Ayrton Senna would compete. All in all, 1984 was one for the books – literally. Enjoy!

1984 British Grand Prix – Winner: Niki Lauda

1984 Dallas Grand Prix – Winner: Keke Rosberg

1984 Detroit Grand Prix – Winner: Nelson Piquet

1984 Portuguese Grand Prix – Winner: Alain Prost

1984 German Grand Prix: Winner – Alain Prost

1984 San Marino Grand Prix – Winner: Alain Prost

1984 South African Grand Prix – Winner: Niki Lauda

1984 Monaco Grand Prix – Winner: Alain Prost

1984 Canadian Grand Prix – Winner: Nelson Piquet

1984 Italian Grand Prix – Winner: Niki Lauda

1984 European Grand Prix – Winner: Alain Prost

1984 Brazilian Grand Prix – Winner: Alain Prost

1984 Dutch Grand Prix – Winner: Alain Prost

1984 Austrian Grand Prix – Winner: Niki Lauda

1984 Belgian Grand Prix – Winner: Michele Alboreto

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The story of a fantastic bike, built for an even better reason. Take a look at the Kurt Caselli Foundation KTM 450.

There are a whole of great retro-inspired dirt bike builds out there, however few were planned and executed for reasons as pure as this KTM desert sled.

The story goes that Red Bull North America wanted to build a bike to promote the release of ‘On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter’. The film was a follow up to the unforgettable 1971 Classic ‘On Any Sunday’, so the bike which was to be used for the aforementioned promotions had to be something special. The nature of the ’71 classic meant that a flat tracker, hill climber or road racer could have easily have been built to support the release of the sequel. What they decided to go with was this desert sled, built in memory of much loved offroad racer Kurt Caselli. Caselli lost his life at the 2013 Baja 1000, and remains dearly missed by the greater community. 

The following video explains the awesome tale of this beautiful machine in detail, enjoy.

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