1974 Was a Fine Year for Motorsport – video
Image: The Cahier Archive Motorsport in the 1970s was a knife-edge balance of speed, excitement, colour and danger. It was a brilliant, if unsustainable time, and there was plenty going on as the...
View ArticlePorsche Sound Nacht 2014 – Video
Last month the Porsche Museum put on a very special show, with treasured race cars from throughout the marque’s history gathering to celebrate ‘the’ Porsche sound. October 25th saw a special event by...
View ArticleMcLaren F1 steering wheels through the ages – Gallery
The once humble Formula One twirler has come a long way, as demonstrated by this look back on the history of McLaren F1 steering wheels. Today’s Formula One steering wheel is an incredibly complicated...
View ArticleIf You’re Planning on Buying a Jaguar XJR-9, now’s the time
Images: RM Auctions by Tim Scott Only two Jaguar XJR-9s were purpose-built to IMSA specifications. Only one remains. This is it. It’s going to head to auction at RM Auctions’ Amelia Island Sale in...
View Article1983 AGP Sport Sedan Challenge – Video
Rare video showcases the awesome 1983 Sports Sedan Challenge, a support race held at Calder Park in support of the 1983 Australian Grand Prix. A tremendous mix of Sports Sedan and GT vehicles take to...
View ArticleBrabham BT42 Startup – Spa 6 Hour
Built in 1974, this stunning Brabham BT42 is a real Formula One beauty of a bygone era. Let’s spend a moment and relive the glorious sound of that three-liter Cosworth V8. History saw Brabham become...
View ArticleTriumph Dolomite – Pure sounds
Listen to that little four-pot roar, as the beautiful Triplex Triumph Dolomite prepares for the 73rd Goodwood Member’s Meeting. Take a moment out of your day to soak in the sights and sounds of a...
View ArticleFor sale: A BTCC 1999 Honda Accord
Images: Legends Automotive This 1999 Honda Accord is not your average family car. It was built as a works Honda entry for the 1999 British Touring Car Championship and survived the rough-and-tumble...
View ArticleGoodwood Revival Highlights – Best of 2014
One of the best historic racing events in the world, compressed down to two minutes of footage. These are the Goodwood Revival Highlights of 2014. Sit back and enjoy the very best that the 2014...
View ArticleGigi Galli – Amazing Rally Drift – Video
Italian rally master Gigi Galli demonstrates how to round a World Rally Championship hairpin bend at high speed, in style. Watch in awe as Gigi Galli manages to squeeze a piece of his spectacular...
View ArticleMSR Shop Print of the Week: Senna on the Cusp
Image: LAT Photographic archive from the Motorsport Retro Store This LAT Photographic image was made during practice for the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. Ayrton Senna’s Lotus-Renault 97T and the...
View ArticleHenry Ford Museum pay tribute to Dan Gurney – Video
American racing legend Dan Gurney recently received the Edison-Ford Medal for innovation. Awarded by the Henry Ford Museum, the tribute was accompanied by this terrific video piece. The Henry Ford put...
View ArticleFor sale: Ex-Steve Millen 1972 Chevron-Ford B20
Images: Bonhams This 1972 Chevron-Ford B20 has plenty of pace with looks and history to match. It’s also estimated at a very reasonable £25,000 – 30,000 for when it goes to auction at Bonhams‘...
View ArticleFIAT S76 – 28.5 Litres of pure flame spitting glory
Just wait ’till you hear this thing! (Go to 1min 56sec) This video shows some of the build and first firing of the FIAT S76 land speed record car. The first time the car has run in 100 years. Despite...
View ArticleThe Nissan R90CK – Widescreen Gallery – Premium
Images: Jayson Fong Low, Sleek and intensely fast even by today’s standards, we take a closer look at the Nissan R90CK – one of the most memorable sports car racers from the grand era of Group C....
View ArticleCarroll Shelby goes racing – Video
The awesome story of how Ford, AC, Carroll Shelby and a team of Californian hot rod builders created the iconic Shelby Cobra. Before Carroll Shelby decided to build one of the greatest American sports...
View ArticleFor sale: A Fabulous Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione
Images: Bonhams Kick off your 2015 in style by picking up this gorgeous Le Mans class-winning Scuderia Filipinetti Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione at Bonhams’ January Scottsdale Auction. The 275 GTB...
View ArticleWinter 1978 – Testing the Ford Escort
Rally aces Bjorn Waldegard and Hannu Mikkola getting completely sideways whilst testing the Ford Escort and Fiesta rally cars in the winter of 1978. Beautiful tandem drifting unfolds when Bjorn...
View ArticleMonaco 1985 – Piquet and Patrese tangle – video
Monaco in 1985. This huge accident happened right after Piquet and Patrese crossed the start- finish line. Piquet attempted to pass Patrese, the two cars touched and Patrese crashed violently and...
View ArticleThe Ducati V8 F1 Engine that Never Was
We all know Ducati’s beautiful bikes, but the company’s been around since the ’20s, and they’ve dipped their toes into many other designs over the decades. Even (cover your ears) vehicles with four...
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