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Fifteen classic Formula 1 TV commercials
Shell celebrated its 50th anniversary in racing with one of the most creative TV/cinema commercials with Ferrari. For us ‘retro’ists. It was $4m well spent. Let’s take a look at some other classic Formula 1 …
Memorabilia: British Formula 1 Stamps
This fine set of stamps featuring British Grand Prix winners, was issued in 2007 to celebrate 50 years since Stirling Moss first won the British Grand Prix and 100 years of British motorsport.
Thanks to Graham …
Video + Photos: DJR to run retro Tru-Blu livery at Bathurst 1000
The famous Dick Johnson Racing Tru-Blu livery will return to Mount Panorama this year as part of the 50th anniversary of the Bathurst 1000.
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Photo of the day: Shadow DN1 Cutaway 1973
Devil in the detail
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Video Documentary: The Pirelli Calendar Saga
Since 1964 Formula 1 Tyre supplier Pirelli has produced the prestigious Pirelli Calendar. The “cal” has attracted top models and renowned photographers to create what has become one of the most desirable products in publishing …
Porsche and Martini Racing back together for retro look 918 Spyder
Porsche and Martini have signed a partnership agreement to renew their successful 1970s relationship by making the Martini Racing livery exclusively available on the innovative 918 Spyder.
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Memorabilia: Bathurst Bike Programs
Bathurst’s famous Mt Panorama has hosted motorcycle racing from 1938 until 1994. But most fans remember the late 1970s and early 1980s and the infamous riots of 1981 – 1985. There programs celebrate what the …
Classic Ads: Richie Ginther, Ford GT40 and Shell
Just stumbled across these classic Shell ads uploaded by Richie Ginther’s son Bret. Here is what he says about the commercials.
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Memorabilia: Cooler Decal Collection
Motorsport tragics are a rugged lot, enduring every conceivable weather condition for an extended trackside vigil requires incredible dedication. Like soldiers, fans are laden with enough gear to survive the most hostile environment, and like …
Monteé Historique du Montaigu Posters by Pierrick Jégou
These wonderful retro race posters are from Parisian art director, graphic designer and photographer, Pierrick Jégou.
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Luscious liveries – part 2
Back in 2009, we revealed our 10 favourite motorsport liveries – those racing-car paint jobs or corporate identities that really floated our boats in period and continue to stir those retro juices. And, unsurprisingly, the …
My life in programmes: Dutch Grand Prix 1984
The 1984 Dutch Grand Prix may not be the most memorable race in Formula 1’s history, but for many personal reasons it was extremely significant.
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Race Programs: 70s and 80s Motocross
Check out these old Motocross and Supercross programs from the 70s and 80s. The collection includes a program from the first ever supercross event in the USA ” The Superbowl of Motocross ” which was …
Video: ‘Circuit’ by Shell
One of my favourite things about being in Melbourne over the Formula One weekend is walking around the city streets to the soundtrack of howling Formula One motors bouncing off the buildings. It’s incredibly atmospheric.
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Video: Seduced by Abarth
Super Bowl commercials have become an institution; rivalling the popularity of the match itself and lighting up social media with passionate conversations world-wide. Yesterday’s game reached a record audience of 111.3 million people and Fiat …
