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Video: Jackie Stewart drives the March Judd 881 and declares it “very strange”
December 31, 2011 – 8:24 AM | 5 Comments
Video: Jackie Stewart drives the March Judd 881 and declares it “very strange”

“Too uncomfortable and too cramped” was Jackie Stewart‘s summary of the Adrian Newey designed March Judd 881. Jackie was also less the complimentary about the entire concept.

Photo Gallery: Stewart Reid wins Coffs Coast Classic Forest rally
September 16, 2011 – 1:09 PM | One Comment
Photo Gallery: Stewart Reid wins Coffs Coast Classic Forest rally

“Fantastic” said a jubilant Stewart Reid after winning the Coffs Coast Forest rally in his Historic Rallysport Escort RS1800.
Reid took the lead on the last stage when Jeff David in the Porsche 911 suffered gearbox …

For Sale: 1953 Porsche pre 356 A
September 7, 2011 – 1:14 PM | No Comment
For Sale: 1953 Porsche pre 356 A

This rare 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A has an amazing story behind it as it was indeed the very first RHD car officially car sold by the newly appointed first Porsche …

Tough Tees With Style!
November 28, 2010 – 9:16 PM | No Comment
Tough Tees With Style!

Trippytaka is a new Australian t-shirt label injecting some serious style into classic car and muscle car tees. Trippytaka doesn’t just rehash the same tired old designs – its custom designs highlight the classic design …

Historic Lotus On Display at Lotus Sydney Tasman Revival
November 25, 2010 – 1:27 PM | No Comment
Historic Lotus On Display at Lotus Sydney Tasman Revival

One of the most successful Lotus cars ever to race in Australia will be on display at the Tasman Revival Race Meeting at Eastern Creek Raceway on 26-28 November 2010.
The Lotus Elite S1 originally raced …

Richards back on top at Sandown
November 22, 2010 – 9:33 AM | No Comment
Richards back on top at Sandown

Touring Car Masters presented by Autobarn legend Jim Richards reclaimed the championship lead with a timely victory at the penultimate round of the 2010 series at Sandown International Motor Raceway (VIC), this weekend.
After being voted …

Bowe wins in shortened round at Symmons Plains
November 17, 2010 – 2:05 PM | No Comment
Bowe wins in shortened round at Symmons Plains

Touring Car Masters presented by Autobarn’s Tasmanian hero, John Bowe took outright victory on home soil in a shortened two-race round six at Symmons Plains (TAS), this weekend.

Long legs and a heavy right boot: Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam
October 29, 2010 – 9:42 AM | One Comment
Long legs and a heavy right boot: Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam

Character, flair and charisma. Classic motorsport has them in spades, and that’s what makes it so compelling even today. Responsible for this this character, are the spirited and charismatic heroes and heroines for whom motorsport …

Legends: King Kenny Roberts
August 30, 2010 – 11:38 AM | One Comment
Legends: King Kenny Roberts

It’s 32 years since Kenny Leroy Roberts hit the world 500 championship, shaking it from its previous Euro-centric axis.
Roberts was 26 — a cocky, race-savvy, mentally tough twice AMA national champion from a dusty part …

You were there: Silverstone Classic 2010
August 3, 2010 – 12:02 PM | No Comment
You were there: Silverstone Classic 2010

With some of the world’s most expensive classic cars not only on display but also racing – what more could a Motorsport Retro fan want for a weekend?
Absolutely nothing!!!!!
True classics that you …

Goodwood Festival of Speed: Dougie Lampkin Promo Video
March 19, 2010 – 12:53 PM | 2 Comments
Goodwood Festival of Speed: Dougie Lampkin Promo Video

Start getting excited people. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is only a few shorts months away, so block out your diary for 2-3-4 July 2010.
To ignite the fever, Goodwood has released this mega video of …