For Sale: Motorsport Retro’s 1982 Honda XR500
This beautifully restored VMX beast is going to make somebody very happy. The time has come to move on from our much loved 1982 Honda XR500, which we painstakingly restored with Vintage Motorcross...
View ArticleVideo: The best of Kart Cross
On an otherwise quiet day in Belgium, these maniacs tear through the hills. When you’re driving an extremely quick, short wheel based Kart through the mountains across patchy surfaces, the buffer zone...
View ArticleVideo: Le Mans Classic 2014 – Friday
A quick video wrap of Friday’s action from the 2014 Le Mans Classic. Video: Le Mans Classic 2014 – Friday is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and...
View Article15 magic moments from the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone
The most thrilling wins, losses, overtakes, crashes and magic moments from the British Formula Grand Prix. One of the most loved motor racing tracks in the world, Silverstone is celebrating its 50th...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Then and Now – Mercedes F1 steering wheels
Works of art for driving. Then and now, Mercedes W196 Streamliner steering wheel and Mercedes-Benz F1 W05 Hybrid steering wheel. Image: Mercedes AMG Petronas Photo of the day: Then and Now – Mercedes...
View ArticleVideo: James Glickenhaus’ Garage
A rare peek inside one very special garage. “If you can’t afford a La Ferrari – so what? Buy a cool car, work on it yourslef, enjoy it and have a great time – that’s what’s important, enjoying the...
View ArticleVideo: Best of the Le Mans Classic
Everything you’ve ever loved about Le Mans is alive and kicking. Three weeks after the spectacular 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans finished, the seventh Le Mans Classic commenced. The event gathered a full...
View ArticleLe Mans 2014 – Group C
Image: Jayson Fong, Form & Function Throughout history, Le Mans has been the battleground on which many motorsport legends were forged, from Bentley to Porsche; Tom Kristensen to Jacky Ickx. The...
View ArticleHeading to Auction: 1940 Alvis 12/70 Competition
Image: Silverstone Auctions In the days before global marques dominated the racing landscape, brave and creative racers took cars with promise and turned them into the fierce race cars which created...
View ArticleRockin’ Retro Penrite Gear
Image: Penrite With a near 90-year history lubricating the motor industy and using motorsport as its development playground, Penrite have claim to some serious retro credentials. And they’re...
View ArticleVideo: Racing lawnmowers with Kimi Raikkonen
Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert, Kimi Raikkonen and Anthony Davidson face off against each other – on Lawnmowers. What happens when you stick a group of rather competitive racing drivers aboard...
View ArticleThe Spectacular Silver Arrows Project
Image: The Silver Arrows Project The story of the Silver Arrows is one of triumph and progress, earned through blood sweat and tears. What we know of it we’ve pulled from history books, wise men and...
View ArticleVideo: HD thrills – Isle of Man TT
High definition Australian news piece takes us on a journey through the most dangerous racing event in the world. The Isle of Man TT is like nothing else on earth – if you’re one of our readers then...
View ArticleVideo: Honda S2000 screams around the Nurburgring
Have you ever had a chance to drive the ‘Ring? A sunny day, a sports car, and the Nurburgring – for many racing fans and car enthusiasts, it’s a bucket-list experience that cannot be missed. Even on a...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Monaco 1984
Ayrton Senna and Elio De Angelis cross the bridge during the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix. The waves crashing against the man-made bridge below form a perfect metaphor for the battle between man and nature...
View ArticleIt’s Not a Shoe: 1962 Marcos GT Xylon For Sale
Image: Silverstone Auctions This unusual machine features a chassis made out of plywood, gull wing doors and a high cockpit designed for tall drivers. It seems a bit wacky, but it was plenty...
View ArticleVideo: MK1 Escort tears up Rallyes in Switzerland
A wild Ford Escort slides full-tap across uncertain surfaces. It’s like watching a pig in mud. Take a look at this awesome little MK1 Ford Escort, screaming through closed roads in Switzerland. The...
View ArticleTwenty Fever Moments From The Festival of Speed
For pinch-yourself moments wherever you look, Goodwood’s Festival of Speed has no equal. The 22nd edition of motorsport’s fantasy fete lived up to the annual billing. And some. From my elevated...
View ArticleVideo: Jackie Stewart demonstrates Alan Jones’ 1980 Williams
A terrific little video gem, shot at the 1980 Australian Grand Prix. The 1980 Australian Grand Prix took place at Calder Park in Victoria, and was held on November 16th. It was a part of the Australian...
View ArticlePreview: 24 Hours of Daytona
Few genuine 24 Hour Races are still held today. This is the only one that remains unchanged. Sportscar races have been a part of the Daytona International Speedway calender since 1961, and in 1968 the...
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