A mouthwatering array of prized competition metalwork graced the recent Donington Historic Festival and it was a privilege to be allowed to patrol the pitlane and officiate at the podium ceremonies armed with a mic in a bid to add extra colour to the commentary team. Read the full story »
It’s worth it to be able to hop into the featherweight, 485 horsepower monster, light it up and play the glorious 11,000 RPM symphony that is its Matra V12.
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Images: Graham Dalley
Marking the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s first world drivers’ title, the 2013 Silverstone Classic is set to break the event’s current record of 1104 historic sports and racing car entries in an absolute …
It’s not every day that you get to see a Gulf-liveried Volvo rip it up in a tarmac rally, and monster its competition along the way!
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Enjoy this fascinating documentary recalling one of the greatest eras in motorcycle racing history. The Unrideables tells the tale of the legendary riders of 500cc Grand Prix bikes of the 1980s.
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Back in the 1960s and 70s it was common for drivers to fraternize and many developed deep friendships. Annual events like the Tasman Series where F1 drivers were essentially on an end of season holiday, …
1968 Honda RA301
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Head back to the early 1930s, and this MG K3 Magnette would be one of the most desirable rides in sportscar racing. It’s the Earl Howe 1933 MG K3 Mille Miglia works team car, and it’s …
The fastest of all time.
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This 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’, by Pinin Farina, is one of the three works 375 MM competition cars entered into the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans and is heading to auction at RM Auctions’ Villa Erba …
“Bags, you must be a bloody genius to sell that sh**. And we’re going to do something about it.” Alex Cunningham
Thought at the time to be the last all-Australian Holden, the LH SL/R 5000 Torana …
Check these great shots from the guys at Speedhunters of Godzilla, the 1992 Bathurst 1000 winning Nissan Skyline GTR Group A Touring Car
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500 drivers competing in eight different championship gathered in the weekend of April 20th and April 21st on the Hockenheimring in Baden Würtemberg to celebrate the 9th edition of the Bosch Hockenheim Historic – the …
Featuring this video is a slight departure for Motorsport Retro, as there are no classic racing vehicles or people in this post. However there is just something wonderful about the way Shinya talks about his …
Ride along with Jim Pace in the Heritage Motorsports Lola T70 Spyder at Sebring International Raceway. Turn it up!
Thanks to Craig S for the video.
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This 1965 Rickman Metisse is genuine, complete with a letter from Rickman confirming the frame’s manufacture date, and in great condition. It’s up for sale over at Godin Banks.
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