Video: A Team of Lambrettas Tackle the 1959 Scottish Six Day Trial
First run in 1909, the Scottish Six Day Trial is one of the oldest and most challenging motorcycle trial events in the world. Riders tackle up to 150 kilometers of treacherous terrain in a day’s...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Mercedes W196 1954
Sometimes it’s not all glory. Via our friends on Facebook Photo of the Day: Mercedes W196 1954 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day....
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Berm Blaster
Broc Glover Photo of the day: Berm Blaster is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: Berm Blaster is a post from...
View ArticleInterview: Andrew Kitson
There are people involved in racing that have talent beyond belief. Andrew Kitson is one. He is an illustrator and painter… By Andrew Kitson A few details. I was trained as a technical illustrator and...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Jacky Ickx by Cahier
Enjoy these superb images of the brilliant Belgian racer, Jacky Ickx. This is the latest in our series of photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery and Report: The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012
Young Guns, Born to Win… …Those exceptional few who through the combination of natural talent, determination, hard work and sometimes a helping of luck, to be in the right place at the right time to...
View ArticleVideo: Mercedes 300SL Gullwing – Poetry in Motion
Enjoy this heat warming story about one man’s determination to own and drive a Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. Below is the official blurb from producer Josh Clason from Depth of Speed Poetry in Motion This...
View ArticleVideo: Evolution of the Formula One Car
Even at their worst, Formula One cars have had a commanding presence and beauty to them. From the petite and neat machines of the ’50s and ’60s to the wilder machines of the ’80s and ...Video:...
View ArticleModel Car: 1972 McLaren M19C
A lot of love has gone into creating this 1:12 scale replica of a 1972 McLaren M19. Images via: www.mrof1engineering.co.uk Model Car: 1972 McLaren M19C is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you...
View ArticleVideo: Aston Martin Le Mans 1959
Coinciding with their trip to the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans with the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans winning DBR1, Aston Martin has put together this lovely video, which pays tribute to Carroll Shelby, Roy...
View ArticleVideo: KEN BLOCK’S GYMKHANA FIVE: ULTIMATE URBAN PLAYGROUND; SAN FRANCISCO
Set in the streets of San Francisco and channeling the King of Cool’s classic car chases from Bullitt, Ken Block’s Gymkhana Five screams with all of the enthusiasm, wild abandon, pageantry and...
View ArticleEvent Preview: The 2012 Ennstal Classic
First run in 1993, the Ennstal Classic brings together a tremendous collection of historic sports and racing cars, along with a healthy helping of motorsport legends, for an epic rally through the...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Ferrari 312/68 F1
Red Image: julienmahiels Photo of the day: Ferrari 312/68 F1 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: Ferrari 312/68...
View ArticleVideo: Assembling a Ford Cosworth DFV F1 engine
“It takes between five and six working days to completely strip and rebuild an engine. You can’t really do it any quicker.” Video: Assembling a Ford Cosworth DFV F1 engine is a post from Motorsport...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Flying High Photo of the day: Lancia Delta HF Integrale is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: Lancia Delta HF...
View ArticleGear: Live2Race Classic GT range
Check out Live2Race‘s range of Classic GT t-shirts featuring some the most iconic racing machinery on the planet. Live2Race GT 40 t-shirt This t-shirt from Live2Race shows the legendary GT 40, Ford’s...
View ArticleVideo: Winter in the Park
Enjoy this short film by Matt Hart, shot at the 2012 HSRCA winter historic meeting at Sydney Motorsport Park (Eastern Creek). Image: Seth Reinhardt Video: Winter in the Park is a post from...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: 1966 Bizzarrini P538
Perfect Dimensions Photo of the day: 1966 Bizzarrini P538 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: 1966 Bizzarrini...
View ArticleVideo: Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine
Among the joys of owning, driving and racing classic cars are the hours spent tinkering in the garage, getting things just right, or just to run at all. This wonderful and creative video started out...
View ArticleRetro Concept Car: Bentley Barnato Roadster
Check out this fabulous design concept by Ben Knapp Voith. His vision was to create a modern interpretation of what the 1920s Bentley Boys would be racing if they were around today. To celebrate...
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