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Under the Skin: Lancia cutaways

Eight epic cutaway images reveal the magic of Lancia. Put together by various talented artists across a wide span of time, these eight photos serve to remind that the beauty of racing cars can be far...

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Trailer: Movie length documentary celebrates F1 heros

If you enjoyed RUSH but thought it featured a little too much Hollywood influence at times, this new movie is for you. Movie length, top quality and featuring the likes of Niki Lauda, Michael...

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Gallery: Three great GPs won by Gilles Villeneuve

On this day in 1950 Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve was born, let’s remember the great Canadian with a collection photographs from three of six the Formula 1 Grand Prix  he won. Formula 1...

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Nissan References Classic Racers With Super Modern IDx

Image: Nissan We’re big fans of the Datsun 510, or Datsun 1600, here at Motorsport Retro. Back in the golden age of motoring they offered great performance at a good price, with oodles of potential...

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Photo of the Day: Lucky escape at the 1959 German GP

Hans Herrmann makes a lucky escape from his BRM at the 1959 German Grand Prix, AVUS. Photo: Porsche Photo of the Day: Lucky escape at the 1959 German GP is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you...

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For Sale: 1977 Ford Escort Mk2 Escort RS1800 Gp4 Historic Rally Car

Instantly recognisable and super quick, the Eddie Stobart-liveried Mk2 Escort RS1800 GP4 will head to the auction block at Silverstone Auctions’ upcoming Race Retro & Classic Car Sale, ready to...

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Video update: HSR hit Sebring, and raise $30k

Heartwarming video recaps the recent HSR Sebring event, and lets friend and fellow racer John Paul Jr know they’re thinking about him. Recently we ran a story surrounding the HSR event at Sebring,...

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More than skin deep: The beauty of Cisitalia

This Cisitalia D46 has a story to tell. We really appreciate unrestored race cars here at Motorsport Retro. That’s not to say that we don’t like seeing pristine bodywork and perfect chrome, but there’s...

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The six most expensive race cars auctioned in 2013

There’s a guilty pleasure in pawing over ridiculously desirable ex-race cars with sky high prices to match. These were the six most upscale examples to change hands in 2013. Six truly amazing machines,...

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Dug Up: The mystery of the buried Dino solved

The story behind these incredibly compelling photographs is even more interesting than you’d think. This video tells the tale of the 1974 Dino 246 GTS which was found buried in Los Angeles sometime in...

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Video: Formula Ford time-lapse rebuild

For those who spend their nights in the garage, this video is for you. “Race. Restore. Repeat” the video proclaims after demonstrating the process involved in completely rebuilding this particular...

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Video: Dick Johnson interviewed whilst racing Bathurst 1982

Onboard footage from Bathurst 1982 takes us into the cabin of Dick Johnson for a novel on-track interview. Watch as Mike Raymond and Chris Economaki chat to Australian racing legend Dick Johnson whilst...

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A tale of Swedish F1 drivers

Fascinating in-depth look at Sweden’s contribution to the world of Formula 1. The news that Marcus Ericsson will make his Formula 1 debut with Caterham this year end a 23-year drought of Swedish Grand...

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Photo of the Day: Bruce McLaren at Monaco 1967

The 1967 Monaco Grand Prix and Bruce McLaren sits with his BRM V8 powered McLaren M4B. Denny Hulme would go on to win the race, with McLaren placing 4th. Photo of the Day: Bruce McLaren at Monaco 1967...

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Buy The Car That Dominated the 2000 BTCC

In 2000 Alain Menu, Anthony Reid and Rickard Rydell dominated the British Touring Car Championship in Prodrive-built Ford Mondeo Super Tourers, claiming a perfect three-for-three when they finished the...

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Isuzu Bellett: The club car that helped ‘Bondy’ become a superstar

 Image: www.autopics.com.au via the Shannons Club The Isuzu Bellett, in particular the 1.6-litre GT Coupe, is a pretty little car with looks that belie its impressive performance credentials. And in...

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The eight most iconic JGTC racing machines ever

Eight incredible racing machines from the glory days of Japanese touring cars. These are the meanest machines the legend of JGTC had to offer. The acronym JGTC stood for All-Japan Grand Touring Car...

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For Sale: 1985 Ferrari F1 156/85

Does your garage have room for one more Ferrari Formula 1 machine? An excellent example of the car which propelled Michele Alboreto to his best Formula 1 season, including several wins and second in...

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The nine greatest Peugeot race & rally cars of all time

Peugeot have been building racing cars for over 100 years. Taken between 1916 and 2013, these are nine of the best. 1997 Super Tourenwagen Cup 406 The 406 failed to make it big in BTCC, however it’s...

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9 amazing Ford GT40 cutaways

Nine cool cutaways showcase the complexity and timeless charm of the legendary GT40 The Ford GT40 continues to be remembered as one of the all time greatest racing cars, remembered by many in...

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