Video: Renault Classic Competing in Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their podium lockout of the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally, Renault Classic is in the midst of the 2013 Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, competing in great style. They’re...
View ArticleVideo: Nigel Mansell Explains the Differences Between F1 and his 1993 Indy Car
Fresh from winning the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship in 1992, Nigel Mansell left Formula One and went to race in CART for the 1993 season. And he got off to a good start, claiming pole...
View ArticleVideo: Colin Chapman and Lotus 1968
This fabulous documentary goes behind the scenes with Colin Chapman and Team Lotus in 1968. Video: Colin Chapman and Lotus 1968 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars,...
View ArticleVideo: Nelson Piquet & Nigel Mansell fight on track again
What to do if you’re Ford Brazil and need something creative and captivating to introduce your new Fusion to the world? Make a series of short films telling a tale of one of Formula One’s great...
View ArticleBeechey, Geoghegan & Jane: The Racing Mustangs of 1965
Norm Beechey’s ’64 Mustang in typical pose at Warwick Farm. In this first edition of our series of stories from the Shannons Club we head back to 1965 when Beechey, Geoghegan & Jane were kicking...
View ArticleVideo Documentary: Racing Legends – Stirling Moss
“It’s a tale of fast cars, epic battles, and survival against all odds.” Sit down with Sir Patrick and Sir Stirling for a captivating hour-long tale of adventure, motorsport and wonder, as Sir Patrick...
View ArticleAuction Gallery: 1970 Porsche 908/3
RM Auctions are set to put another rare and stunning piece of Porsche motorsport history up on the auction block this coming March 9, when this glorious ’70 Porsche 908/3 chassis 004 goes to auction...
View ArticleIllustration: Ferrari 312S
Flat V12 Illustration: Ferrari 312S is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day.
View ArticleVideo: Ferrari and Shell Celebrate 500 Grand Prix Together
Back in September of 2012, Ferrari and Shell celebrated a very special milestone. The 2012 Singapore Grand Prix was their 500th Grand Prix together, and although they couldn’t secure a win, the...
View ArticleHonestly, I drove for Ferrari…. Five F1 drivers you forgot drove for Enzo
Nearly 80 drivers have raced for Ferrari in Formula 1 since 1950, here are five you may have already forgotten, or never knew about in the first place. They weren’t all Italian – but it was their...
View ArticleTop 5: Awesome bikes from Bonhams’ Paris sale
Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais auction was held in Paris at The Grand Palais last week, and put a stunning collection of classic bikes up for auction. Here are some of our...
View ArticleVideo: Brundle Stacks at Monaco, 1984
The streets of Monaco are well-respected for their brutally unforgiving nature. All it takes is a microsecond break in concentration; braking that foot too late, turning in a heartbeat too deep,...
View ArticleMercedes Benz 220SE Fintail In Competition
Three-car 220SE works team at the 1963 Acropolis Rally, which it dominated in the early 1960s. Image: Mercedes-Benz Classic In this edition of our series of stories from the Shannons Club, we take a...
View ArticleIllustration: 1971 Formula 1 Grid
Check this cool illustration of the 1971 F1 grid. You can see a high res version below. Illustration: 1971 Formula 1 Grid is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars,...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Jaguar D-Type
Lets take a detailed look under the skin of the Jaguar D Type Le Mans racer. Via: Automobiliac Photo Gallery: Jaguar D-Type is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars,...
View ArticleVideo: In the studio with the Lancia LC2
The boys at Classic & Sportscar narrate the history of the Lancia LC2 Group C racer Video: In the studio with the Lancia LC2 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport,...
View ArticleVideo Documentary: Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart
“Jackie stewart was an icon to a generation, who changed motorsport forever. And now I’m going to experience the Jackie Stewart story, from the driver’s seat.” Chef and petrol head James Martin meets...
View ArticleWhy Fire is a Racing Driver’s Biggest Fear
Photo by Steven Tee, thanks to LAT Photographic – www.latphoto.co.uk Racing is all about speed, action, excitement and, sometimes, incident. Sadly all of those go hand-in-hand with fire, but no day...
View ArticleVideo Documentary: Where They Raced
Los Angeles has long been home to a healthy and expansive car culture. And it all got started in earnest in the early 20th century, when we were all working out what cars were and what we could do in...
View ArticleMurray Walker, Martin Brundle Double-Seater McLaren at Silverstone
A seat in a Formula One car, while incredibly desirable (and lucrative), is a cosy, but not particularly luxurious or comfortable place. Murray Walker’s seat in this double-seater McLaren Formula One...
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