Björn Waldegård – Lancia Stratos HF ( Photo of the day)
Bjorn Waldegard – Hans Thorzselius Lancia Stratos HF – Winners of the San Remo Rally 1976 Björn Waldegård – Lancia Stratos HF ( Photo of the day) is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic...
View ArticleJohn Surtees Day – Brands Hatch 1981 (video)
John Surtees retired from competitive racing in 1972. Nine years later his unbelievable two and four-wheeled motorsport career was celebrated in spectacular fashion as part of a two-day event at Brands...
View ArticleIntroducing Motorsport Retro Premium
Rich Fowler (enthusiast, founder and editor of Motorsport Retro) explains Motorsport Retro Premium. In 2008 I started Motorsport Retro as a hobby because I couldn’t find one place showcasing all the...
View ArticleSenna Style: Ayrton Senna Replica Suit
Image: OMP Although he raced for Toleman, Lotus and Williams and wore each of their colours with pride, the most enduring image that comes to mind when I think of Ayrton Senna is of him in his...
View ArticleBenetton B190 1990 – Nelson Piquet – Gallery
An exclusive photo shoot takes us up close and personal with the vibrant colours of Nelson Piquet’s old 1990 Benetton B190. Photographs: Jayson Fong – Form and Function Not many can forget the...
View ArticleNissan GTP ZX-Turbo – Classic 1980s TV ad
Impossibly perfect 1980s period television commercial demonstrates the prowess of the incredible Electramotive Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo. The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo would later become a brutal force to be...
View ArticleMini Cooper S – The joys of classic cars – Video
Television celebrity chef James Martin describes what it is he loves most about his Mini Cooper S, and in the process sums up the joys of classic car ownership brilliantly. It’s no secret that...
View ArticleMotorsport Retro Trivia Time!
Image: The Cahier Archive We already know that our community is the most knowledgeable (and good looking) classic motorsport community in the world, so this quiz is just a fun way to test your...
View ArticleBjorn Waldegard – 1943-2014 – Celebrating a life
He was the first ever World Rally Champion. Today we celebrate the life and amazing rally career of Bjorn Waldegard through photographs. We were deeply saddened to learn of Bjorn Waldegard’s passing...
View ArticleRetro livery madness – Nissan’s 2014 Bathurst designs
In 1984 the turbocharged Bluebird on the right took pole position at Bathurst. 30 years later Nissan are set to pay homage to that feat with a striking retro livery. The 1984 James Hardie 1000 saw...
View ArticleAllan Grice Versus The World – MSR Premium
BEST known in his homeland as a combative driver with two Bathurst 1000 wins to his name, Australian Allan Grice stands out as one of the best exports from Down Under on the world stage. A veteran of...
View ArticleHolden HQ Monaro: Bob Jane’s Magnificent GTS 350
Image: www.autopics.com.au thanks to the Shannons Club The story of Bob Jane, his mighty Monaro GTS 350, and six consecutive seasons of Sports Sedan racing domination. Designed as a state-of-the-art...
View ArticleJaguar Mark 2 – One of a kind – Gallery
This Jaguar Mark 2 is what happens when you combine a Jaguar Designer and a team of master restoration craftsman. What do you do when you’ve got a penchant for the beautiful flowing lines of classic...
View ArticleBritten V1000 – Riding the icon – Video
Soak up the glorious sounds of the Britten V1000 with this terrific multi-camera on bike footage. This killer video was shot at the 2013 Classic TT, Festival of Jurdy. It features an awesome mash-up of...
View ArticleAustin Healey 3000 – Onboard at Spa – Video
Banging ripples strips and riding bumpers in a glorious sounding Austin Healey 3000. This is historic racing at its best! Jump on board and come for a blast around Spa as the pilot of this Austin...
View ArticleFerrari 250 GT Tour De France – One of nine
The Ferrari 250 GT Tour De France. A beautiful sports car born during a time when Ferraris raced on dirt. Only nine Ferrari 250 GT Tour De France vehicles were ever built, making this pristine example...
View ArticleEmerson Fittipaldi – Monza 1971 (Photo of the day)
Emerson Fittipaldi and his gas-turbine powered Lotus 56B, Monza 1971. What you’re staring at is the Golf Leaf gas turbine powered Lotus 56B, tearing around Monza in 1971. It’s a dramatic looking...
View ArticleMaurice Hamilton – “I talked my way in”
Maurice Hamilton has been a part of Formula One since 1977. He’s a piece of the F1 landscape, and this is his story. Jack Brabham at the 1959 British Grand Prix – An event which Maurice remembers...
View ArticleMSR Shop Favourite: Preserving the Parabolica
Image: The Motorsport Retro Store Parabolica, we think you’re perfect just the way you are. Available in a variety of colours, this t-shirt features a simple and pleasing design celebrating one of...
View ArticleTop 10 most memorable Monza moments caught on film
With the Formula 1 World Championship making its way to Circuit of Monza this weekend, it’s time to reflect on ten of the wildest moments the Italian venue has witnessed. Shocking, jaw-dropping,...
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