Video: Monsters of hillclimb
The idea of this video is to celebrate overpowered cars that are hard to control on the hillclimb. We approve. Watch as a top-notch collection of Euro and Japanese hardware takes to the hills, more...
View ArticleVideo: Recreating the Lightweight Jag
A brilliant in-depth look at one man’s passion for vintage racing, and his Jaguar. With spectacular production quality typical of Petrolicious, this clip seeks to tell the story of Jason Len and his...
View ArticleDakar 1988: The year the winning car was stolen – during the race!
…and they still won. You won’t believe this happened! Ari Vatanen is Mr Dakar Rally. He is the most successful racer in the car category with four wins. But as well as the ‘straightforward’ – if there...
View ArticleFord Customline 1955-59: In its prime before prime-time
Image: Chevron Publishing Sold in Australia from 1952 to 1959, and cleverly adapted by Ford Australia for the local market, Ford’s Customline came out strong with a class-leading V8, luxurious...
View ArticleWidescreen: The best of Goodwood 2013
An impressive display drool-worthy nostalgic hardware. If you’re a Motorsport Retro reader then you probably already know that Goodwood is awesome, for a whole host of reasons. One of the most...
View ArticleVideo: McLaren GTR vs Group C & CanAm
The McLaren F1 GTR won at Le Mans in 2005, but does it have the grunt to keep up with a field of Group C and CanAm greats? Back in the day McLaren were responsible for some of the best CanAm cars...
View ArticleVideo: The story of Joakim Bonnier’s fatal crash Le Mans 1972
This unique video tells the story of a fatal racing accident from a fellow driver’s perspective. In this vintage video we see Vic Elford tell the story of the fateful day he raced Le Mans in 1972, the...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Dakar – Adventure of a Lifetime
Breathtaking image captures the atmosphere of the Dakar Rally, a race which has been calling the names of the adventurous since 1979. Photo of the Day: Dakar – Adventure of a Lifetime is a post from...
View ArticleVideo: WRC ace + Mk2 Escort RS1800 = completely sideways
Eight time WRC rally winner Jari-Matti Latvala shows us just what his Ford Escort MkII RS BDA can do – and then some! Watch as this beautiful Escort absolutely flies through the forests of Southern...
View ArticleVideo: Starting Ayrton Senna’s 1988 McLaren MP4-4
Mechanics at McLaren fire up Senna’s MP4-4, which last raced in 1988. If you enjoyed the clip demonstrating the start-up process of a 1990 March-Judd, chances are you’ll love this too. The former car...
View ArticleVideo: The dusty alter-ego of the Porsche 911
A seven-times Pikes Peak champion drives the Paris-Dakar winning 953 of Jacky Ickx. Predecessor to the 959, the Porsche 953 was a purpose built version of the 911 constructed with the 1984 Paris-Dakar...
View ArticleRaces to remember: 1984 Monaco GP
A torrential downpour, a controversial early finish, the breakthrough of Senna and the emergence of a legendary duel that would span seasons. This video captures the memory of a truly significant...
View ArticleVideo: Onboard with Alesi, Monaco 1995
Hold your breath and take a flying lap around Monaco with Jean Alesi in 1995. This thrilling video delivers a real sense of Formula 1 speed. Rewinding the clock a touch under two decades, it takes us...
View ArticleRaces to Remember: The 1971 Indianapolis 500
Fantastic 1970s footage takes us back to the glory days of Indy. Saturday May 29, 1971 saw the 55th 500 mile race of it’s kind run at Indianapolis. It was a wild event, beginning with the pace car...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Bugattis first (and last) F1 attempt
The 1956 French Grand Prix saw Bugatti make a brief appearance amongst the Formula 1 field. The car was called a Type 251, and featured a 2.5L dual-cam straight-8 which was mounted transversely behind...
View ArticleVideo: Multi-cam footage takes us on a thrill ride around Sebring
Just listen to that big block Chevrolet powered Lola roar! This killer mash-up of multiple camera angles makes for an awesome piece of onboard Can-Am footage. Shot at the CFRSCCA Vintage Weekend at the...
View ArticleGallery: Senna Williams FW08C
Awesome gallery showcases the first F1 car Senna ever drove. One of the most popular pieces we’ve ever published surrounded the video footage and story of Ayrton Senna’s first time behind the wheel of...
View ArticleVideo: Tail of a Superbird
Big wings, long noses, 440 cubes and a 200mph ticket. These are the things for which the Plymouth Superbird are remembered. This cool video by Bandit Films takes us inside the workshop of Murray...
View ArticleGallery: Formula 1 Transformations
Take a look at these six awesome moving images as they transform from one classic F1 racer to another. Absolutely mesmerizing, these ‘gif’ images left us in an almost trance-like state. You might...
View ArticleArt in Agusta: 1976 MV 750 Side Car Racer Up For Sale
Very likely one of, if not the only sidecar racer with an MV Agusta motor, this superbly-restored and storied sidecar racer will go up for sale at Artcurial’s Salon Rétromobile sale on the 7th of...
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