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Race Programs: 70s and 80s Motocross
February 15, 2012 | No Comment

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 …

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For Sale: Ayrton Senna’s Helmet and Race Suit
January 27, 2012 | 4 Comments

Silverstone Auctions’ upcoming Race Retro sale will present automobilia collectors with an incredibly rare opportunity to own a pair of artifacts from the Formula One legend – one of Ayrton Senna’s race-used helmets and racing …

Jim Clark Racing Suits
Suitable for Retro Racers: Jim Clark Race Suits
November 11, 2011 | No Comment

The Formula One Grand Chelem, or Grand Slam, has only been achieved 51 times in the history of the sport. Just 22 drivers have done it. To achieve it, a driver must set the pole …

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RACV Motorclassica 2011 ready to kick off in style
October 20, 2011 | No Comment

Today, with Tour Classica winding its way through Melbourne’s city streets, RACV Motorclassica finally starts with a bang and a cough of smoke from the exhaust.
For those heading to the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne …

Honda RC166 Model
Magnificence in Miniature: A Half-Size Honda RC166
September 20, 2011 | No Comment

Piloted by Mike Hailwood, the Honda RC166 managed a perfect record for the 1966 World Championship Series, winning all ten of the championship’s events. It claimed both Riders’ and Manufacturers’ Championships in the 250s for …

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Mega memorabilia collection: BobbyFabi.com
July 30, 2011 | One Comment

I just came across this glorious collection of racing memorabilia. The collection belongs to Robert Judy of California, and its quite fantastic.
Here is what he has to say about his fabulous collection
“I have been an …

1975 GP Winning Hesketh
Silverstone Classic Sale 2011
July 21, 2011 | No Comment

After a promising ’74 season, James Hunt took the Hesketh team to its first Grand Prix victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in 1975.
Jumping into the pits first for a set of slicks, Hunt slid …

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Super Legends – Retro t-shirts for retro legends
October 30, 2010 | One Comment

If you’re a fan of fifties and sixties motorsport, or just retro motorsport in general, Grand Prix Legends is ready to kit you out with some groovy new threads. Their line of Super Legends retro …

Roller Map Book
Moss & Jenks’ Path
October 26, 2010 | No Comment

StirlingMoss.com is offering this meticulous reproduction of Dennis Jenkinson’s innovative roller map that helped revolutionize rally navigation and secure victory for the team in the 1955 Mille Miglia.

I happened upon a photo …

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Retro Formula 1: Historic F1 Merchandise
October 21, 2010 | No Comment

This year’s Formula One season has been one of the most exciting the sport has seen in years. Races have ranged from the exciting to the bizarre and, as a welcome change, only one or …

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Porsche Design P’6612: Tribute To Porsche’s 1970 Le Mans Victory
July 23, 2010 | No Comment

Porsche has just released a new model, the P’6612 to celebrate its first Le Mans victory in 1970.
Here is the blurb as it appeared in Autoblog
“Some races come and go, but a handful remain inextricably …

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Classic Ads: Champions Power the winners
July 9, 2010 | No Comment

I found this ripper ad on The Chicane Blog.
I’m guessing it’s from 1953 as it mentions Mike Hawthorn winning in France, which he did in ’53 aboard a Ferrari 500.
“From Sicily to Indianapolis from Monte …

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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
May 22, 2010 | No Comment

A friend of mine just came back from the USA, raving about the incredible facility at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, home to the world’s best motorcycle collection.
Rather than try and retell their story, here …

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Alan Jones Memorabilia: 30th Anniversary of his 1980 F1 World Championship.
April 17, 2010 | No Comment

It’s hard to believe its been 30 years since Alan Jones scored a stunning win at the Canadian Grand Prix to claim the 1980 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship.
Jones had a spectacular season in 1980, …

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Nicolas Hunziker Apparel
April 12, 2010 | 4 Comments

I’m a huge fan of the work by fourth generation artist Nicolas Hunziker. His artwork has to some of the most spectacular and evocative in the Automotive art space.
His original painting may be out of …