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Video: Urban Outlaw – Rebel Porsche Customiser

When Magnus Walker laid eyes on a white Martini 911 Turbo at the 1977 London Earls Court Motor Show, he discovered his calling. This beautifully-shot short film is the trailer for URBAN OUTLAW, which...

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Mercedes-Benz Racing Posters 1908-1955

Check out these amazing racing posters from Mercedes-Benz. All the special victories are celebrated from the 1908 French Grand Prix through to Fangio’s victories in 1955. Enjoy. 1908 French Grand...

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Video: Jos Verstappen F1 Pit Fire

Schumacher refuelling at Jerez, 1994 Thus far in our perusal of the pit stop, we’ve been looking at what happens when teams pull them off perfectly. But what happens when it all goes wrong? When...

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Photo of the day: 1933 Bugatti Type 59

French Beauty Photo of the day: 1933 Bugatti Type 59 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: 1933 Bugatti Type 59 is...

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Video: Rally Heaven – Shotgun in a Lancia Stratos and Delta S4

“But then when the turbo comes together.. pshwt!” When it came time for Pirelli to launch their new tyre for historic racing and rally cars, the P7 Corsa Classic, they did it in phenomenal classic...

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Video: Canadian GP – The first time

In 1967 the first Canadian Grand Prix was held, at Mosport. And, as it seems most Canadian Formula One races are, it was wet. By Andy Hallbery Even when it was dry, few drivers agreed Mosport’s fast...

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Game On: rFactor 2 Loves the ’60s

The team at Image Space Incorporated have been hard at work on the follow up to their hit racing simulator, rFactor, and have been busy building content celebrating the golden eras of Formula One....

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Video: Onboard in a 1968 Can-Am McLaren M6B

On-board with Jim Pace at Road America in a Thundering McLaren M6B. Turn it up. Video: Onboard in a 1968 Can-Am McLaren M6B is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars,...

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The Original Supercar from the Original Supermodel: Twiggy’s Lamborghini...

It’s hard to radiate more retro-chic appeal than Lesley “Twiggy” Lawson’s 1969 Lamborghini Miura S. Resplendent in Twiggy’s chosen lime green with orange/white stripes livery, this lovely Lambo will...

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Photo Gallery: Unadilla MX Rewind

Check this great gallery from MX Rewind at the 2012 Unadilla AHRMA National. The event featured three days of racing plus displays, a show, bench racing sessions and dinners with many past champions...

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Photo Gallery: Sonoma Historic Motorsport Festival by Brad Fox

Enjoy the 2012 Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival  through the lens of photographer Brad Fox. Full results here For information on ordering prints of any of these photos contact...

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Photo of the day: Lotus 49

The original Mr Monaco Photo of the day: Lotus 49 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: Lotus 49 is a post from...

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Video: Kenny Roberts Wins the 1983 500cc British Grand Prix

Something joyous to kick off a short week. King Kenny Roberts wins the 1983 500cc British Grand Prix in this video, putting himself securely in the championship lead and celebrating with...

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Le Mans 1985: Porsche’s conservation run

A blend of tactics, skill and ingenuity meant that Porsche’s underdogs took on the mighty works team, and won by seven laps. How? By Andy Hallbery The 1985 Le Mans was essentially works Porsche verses...

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Photo Gallery: 2012 Spa Classic by Speed-o-Graphica

The 2012 Spa Classic brought together an immense collection of magic machines, everything from Classic Endurance Racing, Trofeo Nastro Rosso, Sixties’ Endurance, Group C, Historic Formula 2 and the...

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Video: On board with Greg Murphy in an F5000

Four time Bathurst 1000 winner Greg Murphy blasts around Hampton Downs in the McRae GM1-004. Murph can steer. Video: On board with Greg Murphy in an F5000 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you...

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Video: Stanford Wires Up Vintage Sports Cars, For Science!

“We are really studying in one way, the interrelationship between man and the automobile..” There’s a lot of truly brilliant science that goes into making cars ‘wot go fast, but driving itself is a...

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Win: Alan Jones’s Lola T332 F5000 diecast replica

The 1977 Rothmans Formula 5000 Series began with the running of the 42nd Australian Grand Prix at Oran Park. Pole position was set by Warwick Brown with a time of 65.7s, Alan Jones in a ...Win: Alan...

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Photo of the Day: 1969 Ford P68 BOAC 500

1969 Ford P68 BOAC 500 Photo via our friends on Facebook Photo of the Day: 1969 Ford P68 BOAC 500 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every...

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Ricardo Santos Illustrations: Celebrating Gilles Villeneuve

Ricardo Santos’ classic motorsport illustrations are far too good to be contained within just one post, so we’re back with more! Here is another set of illustrations, prepared for Turbo Magazine and...

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