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Porsche 917

Photo of the day: Porsche 917

October 3, 2012 | No Comment

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It’s not the name, it’s the genes. Meet David Brabham

September 28, 2012 | One Comment

Image: Paddy McGrath, Speedhunters.com
He is the son of World Champion Sir Jack Brabham, F1 constructor, and the youngest of three racing brothers who are all champions in various categories. Now there is the next generation

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Photo Gallery & Report: Goodwood Celebrates a Record-Breaking 2012 Revival

September 20, 2012 | No Comment

The 2012 Goodwood Revival was held last weekend over the 14th to 16th of September and was, as always, a standout moment in the year of historic motorsport.

Aston Martin DBR1

For Sale: Ex Moss Aston Martin DBR1 expected to fetch £20 Million

September 17, 2012 | No Comment

The DBR1  is regarded as the greatest car built by Aston Martin in the British firms 99-year history. This incredible racing machine which won the 1959 Le Mans 24-hour race is set to become the …

Ford GT40

The Classic Motorsport Art of Alain Baudouin

September 15, 2012 | No Comment

Ferrari Testa Rossa 1958, driving on a Mille Miglia road – Acrylics on canvas 65x46cm, prints available
Born in the ’50s just a short stroll from Circuit de la Sarthe, Alain Baudouin has not missed a Le Mans race since …

Jaguar Heritage Racing

Video: Jaguar Heritage Racing | Oldtimer Grand Prix

September 12, 2012 | No Comment

This video opens with style – a classic Le Mans Start in which the driver hops into a magnificent C-Type Jag and floors it.

RUF CTS Yellowbird

Video: Faszination at the Nürburgring

September 9, 2012 | No Comment

So simple, yet completely glorious. A RUF CTR ‘Yellowbird’, the mighty Nürburgring Nordschleife and copious amounts of fearless, immaculately controlled oversteer.

Ferrari GTO

Video: Past Glory

September 7, 2012 | No Comment

Kicked off by Honorary Chairman Vic Elford, the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was held back in March at the famous Golf Club of Amelia Island.

1964 AC Cobra

Video: Onboard in a 1964 AC Cobra at Brands Hatch

August 29, 2012 | No Comment

Hop on board with Olly Bryant in his stunning ’64 AC Cobra as he uses plenty of rear tyres and all of the track in this stunning sideways lap of Brands Hatch.

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For Sale: Westfield XTR2

August 28, 2012 | No Comment

The team at Classic Throttle Shop have this sleek Westfield XTR2 for sale.
This super quick car was built for a doctor in WA who intended racing it in Targa and Hill climbs  It is powered …

Bentley Goodwood Festival of Speed

Video: Bentley at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

August 18, 2012 | No Comment

Enjoy this superb recap of Bentley’s activities at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Special machines include the Le Mans winning 1929 “Bentley Blower” and the 2003 Speed 8.

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Life-Sized Aston Martin DBR1 Model to Star at Bonhams Goodwood Auction

August 16, 2012 | One Comment

“This piece of artwork is utterly unique, and the attention to detail is fascinating.” - Toby Wilson, Head of the Bonhams Automobilia Department
It’s often the little details which make up the difference between something good, and …

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Will the Heritage of the Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO Rub Off on the New TT RS?

August 14, 2012 | One Comment

 

“A race car has a soul, and the Audi 90 Quattro had a very special soul.”  Hans-Joachim Stuck

Norma M20

Video: Absurd high speed hillclimb – Norma M20

August 13, 2012 | One Comment

The car in this video may be modern, but the bravery required to pilot it up this hillclimb is from a different era.

1962 Jaguar E-Type Low-Drag Coupe

Photo of the day: 1962 Jaguar E-Type

August 11, 2012 | No Comment

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