Gear: The Chrono Driver Evo by Meccaniche Veloci
If you are looking for a fabulous racing inspired drivers watch look no further than the Chrono Driver Evo by Meccaniche Veloci. In 1937 Bernd Rosemeyer, driving a Auto-Union type C, set a new record...
View ArticleGear: The Great Helmet Designs of McLaren’s World Champion Drivers in 1:2 Scale
Although these days they tend to be redesigned, tweeted and Facebooked seemingly multiple times between each practice session, a driver’s helmet is one of their most significant brands, and the helmet...
View ArticlePledge your support: The Romance of Racing book by Dario Franchitti
A different Target: Pledge your support to turn Dario Franchitti’s book into reality. Dario Franchitti’s new book, Romance of Racing, reveals how much of a fan of racing history he is. The three-time...
View ArticleVideo: Why the McLaren M7C was banned
The McLaren M7C is known inside McLaren as the “Thursday car”, because on May 15, 1969, the team showed up for practice at Monaco sporting a front wing dubbed the “Guillotine” and was immediately...
View ArticleTop 10: The best of Motorsport Retro
Video: The ghost of Ayrton Senna, Suzuka 1989 Honda has created this incredible a video tribute to Ayrton Senna. They took the actual data from Senna’s 1989 McLaren-Honda to create an audio/visual lap...
View ArticleFor Sale: BMW 635 Group 2
A magic machine from early ’80s Group 2 touring car racing, this super clean BMW 635 Group 2 is up for sale at Art & Revs. It comes from a successful lineage, with the 635CSi following on from a...
View ArticleVideo: The Uncompromising Legendary Lancia Stratos
“It’s a symphony of vaguely disastrous noises, which I really love.” A few years ago on a Sunday evening after spending the weekend at the Phillip Island Classic, as everyone from the event was busy...
View ArticleGear: Ruby Castel full face helmet
The Ruby Castel is for those of you who like a little luxury, whilst looking a little retro. The Castel is made of carbon fibre, kevar and fibreglass and feature an inner lining of Nappa lamb leather....
View ArticleThe third trailer For Ron Howard’s Rush will leave you wanting more
This new trailer for Ron Howard’s Rush is amazing. The story of 1976 Formula One World Championship battle between Niki Lauda and James Hunt promises to deliver racing fans a heady mix of drama, sex...
View ArticleVideo: 50 years of racing 911′s going sideways
50 years of 911 means 50 years of sideways action. This clip revisits some of the iconic Porsche’s memorable moments. Video: 50 years of racing 911′s going sideways is a post from Motorsport Retro,...
View ArticleVideo: Jean’s Story – sidecar passenger
Being the daredevil passenger, leaning out of a motorcycle sidecar outfit at 160km/h, was not how dress-cutter Jean Kilpatrick saw her future when she left Melbourne with her racer boyfriend Ray...
View ArticleFor Sale: 2000 Toyota Pioneer/MCI Worldcom Reynard Indy Car No. 97
Rarely does owning a piece of racing history come at such a low price, especially for a complete vehicle in great condition. You are looking at the number 97 Pioneer/MCI WorldCom Toyota (presented as...
View ArticleFor Sale: 1963 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Roadster
Up for sale over at J. D Classics, this 1963 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Roadster is receiving a complete restoration to 2012 FIA race specifications and will be good to go for the next Jaguar Heritage...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Ferrari at Speed in the wet
Gerhard Berger, Argentina, 1995 Image: TheCahierArchive© Buy prints of these photographs from just $49 Photo of the day: Ferrari at Speed in the wet is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you...
View ArticleThe Magic Motorsport Art of Michael Mate
The magic motorsport art of Michael Mate captures the golden age of motorsport with a palpable sense of place, space, light and time. What makes Michael’s work really stand out to me is context. We’ve...
View ArticleVideo: Onboard in the Ferrari “Breadvan” with pure sounds
Watch Maximilian Werner hustle the fabulous sounding Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan to pole at the 2013 Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Video: Onboard in the Ferrari “Breadvan” with pure sounds...
View ArticleVideo: The most spectacular Rally Finland crashes
There is no such thing as a small crash on Rally Finland. Video: The most spectacular Rally Finland crashes is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear...
View ArticleVideo: Murray Walker interview – Emmo’s McLaren years
In this clip F1 commentating legend Murray Walker gives us his two cents worth on Emerson Fittipaldi, the man who delivered McLaren’s first ever Formula 1 World Championship in 1974. Video: Murray...
View ArticlePhotos and Report: 2013 Oldtimer Grand Prix, Nurburgring
More than 53.000 spectators found their way to the Nürburgring where the Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD) organised the 41st edition of the Oldtimer Grand Prix. Over the weekend more than 500...
View ArticlePorsche Goes Faster, Further.
“A lot of companies race because it’s good for the brand. Porsche races because it’s the air they breathe.” – Dan Neil This video, put together to promote Porsche By Design: Seducing Speed, an...
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