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The Single Biggest Porsche Event Australia Has Ever Seen

May 22, 2013 | No Comment

Porsche Rennsport Australia Motor Racing Festival is set to kick off in just three days, and will see hundreds of Porsches descending on Sydney Motorsport Park for the single biggest Porsche event that Australia has …

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How Many Historic Racers Does It Take to Fill Silverstone Circuit?

May 16, 2013 | No Comment

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 …

1933 MG K3 Magnette

For Sale: 1933 MG K3 Magnette

May 10, 2013 | No Comment

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 …

1953 Ferrari 340-375 MM Berlinetta 'Competizione' by Pinin Farina-14

For Sale: 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’ by Pinin Farina

May 8, 2013 | No Comment

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 …

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Video: Onboard in a Lola T70 Spyder at Sebring

May 3, 2013 | No Comment

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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Photo Gallery: IMSA BMW 320 Turbo

April 28, 2013 | No Comment

Enjoy this photo gallery of the Group 5 BMW 320 Turbo from the crew at Stanceworks.

74 IROC RSR Spec 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera

For Sale: ’74 IROC RSR Spec 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera

April 26, 2013 | No Comment

This painstakingly researched, built and maintained race-ready ’74 International Race of Champions spec 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera is a lot of car, expertise and design for the money.

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Video: Countdown To Victory

April 24, 2013 | One Comment

Inspirational, powerful and moving; Countdown To Victory looks at the men and women who push machines on and offroad to the limit and hang it all on the line for glory, and victory.

1969 Lola T70 Mk. III B

For Sale: 1969 Lola T70 Mk. IIIB

April 23, 2013 | No Comment

This absolutely stunning 1969 Lola T70 Mk. IIIB represents the pinnacle of Lola’s T70 platform, and is up for sale over at Fantasy Junction.

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Groovy Retro Gear: Racing & Emotion Art Egg & Art Ball Collections

April 18, 2013 | No Comment

If you’d asked me what I was planning on writing about when I sat down this morning, I very much doubt that I would’ve replied with “Art eggs!” And yet here we are, because these …

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Nannini: A different viewpoint

April 16, 2013 | One Comment

Motorsport Retro readers have opinions, we know that from our bursting inboxes and feedback on Facebook and Twitter. You guys speak from around the world with astounding knowledge, and sometimes the opinions that can only …

Porsche 935 Moby Dick-6

For Sale: Porsche 935 Moby Dick

April 10, 2013 | One Comment

Built in Weissach for the 1979 season, this Porsche 935 is, according to Freisinger Motorsport, the last factory 935er and one of just two cars in this illustrious Martini Livery; the other being chassis 935-006 in the Porsche Museum.

Porsche 936 Junior

Gear: Porsche 936 Junior

April 6, 2013 | No Comment

We know it’s only the very beginning of April, but it’s time to start thinking about your Christmas list, and how you’re going to swing this amazing Porsche 936 Junior, from Freisinger Motorsport.

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Photo Gallery: Morgan release the Gulf edition 3 wheeler

April 3, 2013 | No Comment

We are huge fans of the Morgan 3 wheeler here at Motorsport Retro. There is just something about its purity and quirkiness that we really admire.

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Photo of the day: Ferrari ready for takeoff

April 1, 2013 | No Comment

Prepare for launch