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Gear: The Tipo 250
February 2, 2012 – 4:07 PM | No Comment
Gear: The Tipo 250

A winning combination of tremendous speed and timeless beauty, the Maserati 250F was the drive of choice for the likes of Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss in the mid-1950s. These days it is remembered …

For Sale: Ayrton Senna’s Helmet and Race Suit
January 27, 2012 – 7:13 AM | 4 Comments
For Sale: Ayrton Senna’s Helmet and Race Suit

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 …

Gear: 8380 Laboratories’ Classic Race Car Food Chain
January 20, 2012 – 9:26 AM | No Comment
Gear: 8380 Laboratories’ Classic Race Car Food Chain

8380 Laboratories have put together a series of seriously groovy retro motorsport t-shirts based on the idea of a food chain for classic racing cars.

Gear: Tasman Series Calendar 2012
January 19, 2012 – 8:41 AM | No Comment
Gear: Tasman Series Calendar 2012

In late 1961 a group of drivers including Jack Brabham, Jim Clark, and John Surtees took to the sunny circuits of Australia and New Zealand in the past season’s Formula One cars to go racing …

Top Five of 2011: Gear
January 11, 2012 – 12:43 PM | One Comment
Top Five of 2011: Gear

Senna’s McLaren MP4/6: The biggest airfix kit in the world for auction at Coys

The gigantic Airfix sculpture was unveiled to the public on Saturday July 16th at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire when COYS hosted its …

Gulf Racing by Hunziker Apparel
December 10, 2011 – 10:23 AM | 2 Comments
Gulf Racing by Hunziker Apparel

Pale blue and orange; Ford GT40s and Porsche 917s – the Gulf livery is one of the most evocative and iconic aesthetics of classic racing. Instantly recognizable, these are the colours of racing royalty.

2012 Can-Am Calendar: Days of Epic Power
December 8, 2011 – 9:47 AM | One Comment
2012 Can-Am Calendar: Days of Epic Power

Check out this excellent 2012 Can-Am Calendar from Pete Lyons and the guys at Octane Press.

Gritty Marques: Groovy T-Shirts
December 2, 2011 – 9:14 AM | No Comment
Gritty Marques: Groovy T-Shirts

We’re rolling in to a festive summer here in Sydney, which means it’s time to drop the shirts ‘wot got buttons and collars on ‘em and bust out the groovy t-shirts.

Handy: Autodromo Motoring Watches
November 24, 2011 – 9:59 AM | One Comment
Handy: Autodromo Motoring Watches

Bradley Price is a man after our own hearts. Founder of Automobiliac and life-long car nut, he has just added to his retro motorsport resume with the release of a series of timepieces inspired by …

100%, “How much effort do you give?”
November 12, 2011 – 11:15 AM | No Comment
100%, “How much effort do you give?”

I received this interesting press release last week, which outlined the story behind the 100% brand. Its a logo I remembered, as during the the mid 1980s my heroes included US motocross legends …

Classic Couture: Greycar Period Clothing and Accessories
November 12, 2011 – 9:35 AM | No Comment
Classic Couture: Greycar Period Clothing and Accessories

Greycar know that your classic car or bike is well looked after and catered for and want to make sure the same is true for its driver. They provide period motoring clothing and accessories to …

Suitable for Retro Racers: Jim Clark Race Suits
November 11, 2011 – 8:57 AM | No Comment
Suitable for Retro Racers: Jim Clark Race Suits

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 …

Chopard Classic Racing: Jacky Ickx
November 10, 2011 – 8:46 AM | 2 Comments
Chopard Classic Racing: Jacky Ickx

If you ever find yourself needing to check the remaining race time in the 24 Hours of Le Mans while hurtling down the classic Mulsanne straight at the top speed record of 405 kilometres an …

Magnificence in Miniature: A Half-Size Honda RC166
September 20, 2011 – 2:23 PM | No Comment
Magnificence in Miniature: A Half-Size Honda RC166

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 …

Groovy Gear: Driven Autowear
September 8, 2011 – 10:42 AM | One Comment
Groovy Gear: Driven Autowear

Clean, smooth and consistent; such lines are fast around the track, and perfect for a spot of retro gear designing.
Driven Designs was born in 2009 from a love of classic cars and vintage motorsport and …

Art: 24 Karat Ferrari 250 GTO to be unveiled at Pebble Beach
August 17, 2011 – 9:59 AM | No Comment
Art: 24 Karat Ferrari 250 GTO to be unveiled at Pebble Beach

Award winning artist Dante will reveal his newest sculpture, a Ferrari 250 GTO at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California. The US debut of the sculpture will coincide with a special display of rare …

Race in Retro Style: Senna Formula One Helmets
August 11, 2011 – 12:33 PM | No Comment
Race in Retro Style: Senna Formula One Helmets

Historic motorsport is thriving, with wonderful events that range from small club meets to massive international extravaganzas held all around the world each month. There is a drive for every budget, and plenty of suitably …

For Slot Mods, 12 Hours Just Isn’t Enough
July 19, 2011 – 10:26 AM | 2 Comments
For Slot Mods, 12 Hours Just Isn’t Enough

Slot cars are great fun. You can slide them around nicely, and it can all get extremely competitive. So when I heard about Slot Mods’ limited edition replica cars and tracks, I was looking forward …

Markus Haub’s Racing Legends
July 15, 2011 – 1:31 PM | 2 Comments
Markus Haub’s Racing Legends

Markus Haub is a Barcelona-based artist, photographer, and car designer who shares our love of retro motorsport, and has the talent to turn it into art.

Vintage Racewear from Stand 21
June 17, 2011 – 12:48 PM | No Comment
Vintage Racewear from Stand 21

Stand 21 is the world leader in made-to-measure equipment for racing drivers. Their comprehensive head to toe range includes a fantastic line of vintage inspired racing apparel.
The vintage range features open and full face …