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10 of the best from Autopics: Dick Johnson

November 29, 2011 | No Comment

Dick Johnson,  five-time Australian Touring Car Champion (’81, ’82, ’84, ’88, ’89),  three time Bathurst 1000 winner (’81,’ 89, ’94),  Ford folk hero,  and all ’round Australian racing royalty.
Dick sprung into the national consciousness after …

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Best of the MSR Facebook: Flames

November 25, 2011 | No Comment

The Motorsport Retro Facebook page is a source of incredible knowledge, history, and media. Our Facebook fans have an amazing ability to create, find, and share iconic images of motorsport’s magic moments and machines, and …

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Martin Brundle drives the legendary Maserati 250f

November 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

In this clip Martin Brundle drives the legendary Maserati 250F as part of Silverstone’s 60th Anniversary celebrations back in 2008.

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Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Heroes

November 20, 2011 | One Comment

Here is another cracker video from Porsche, on the back of the recent Rennsport Reunion IV.
 

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Tony Crampton and the Art of the Automobile

November 18, 2011 | One Comment

Inspired by his love of cars and motorsport, Tony Crampton has turned his artistic eye to the magic motorsport of the seventies.
He has created The Art of the Automobile, a collection of paintings that depict …

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Hola! Lola-Chevrolet T70GT Mk IIIB For Sale

November 17, 2011 | No Comment

I hope you’ve been good this year, because Bonhams’ traditional December Sale is packed with excellent ideas for a very special Christmas list. Taking place on the first of December, the 2011 sale will put …

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Legonds: Historic Race Cars in Lego

November 17, 2011 | 4 Comments

There is a scene in The Matrix Reloaded (prepare for spoilers) in which Neo first meets the Architect; the character responsible for building the Matrix and overseeing its continued function, plan and purpose. Having spent …

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Video: Justin Bell visits Porsche Rennsport Reunion and the Petersen Automotive Museum

November 16, 2011 | No Comment

The World’s Fastest Car Show is a “weekly automotive adventure Web show that power slides into the intersection between car culture, entertainment and sheer performance.”

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Video: Japan Lotus Day 2011

November 14, 2011 | No Comment

Enjoy this video from the Japan Lotus Day at Fuji. The event featured 500-plus cars with the star of the show being the twin-chassis Lotus Type 88B.

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Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – This is how we celebrate.

November 9, 2011 | One Comment

Rennsport Reunion IV honored Porsche’s motorsports heritage by bringing together historic race cars from around the world to do what they were made to do, perform.

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Allan Moffat’s 1969 Trans-Am Mustang

November 9, 2011 | 2 Comments

Allan Moffat’s immortal 1969 Trans Am Mustang is one of the greats of Australian motorsport. The car won 101 of 151 races it contested, and today it continues to thrill crowds as part of …

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For Sale: 1974 Ferrari 312 B3 Formula 1

November 8, 2011 | No Comment

The ex Clay Regazzoni 1974 Ferrari 312 B3 F1 is for sale though GTC in France.

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Video: Chevrolet – 100 years of racing heritage

November 7, 2011 | No Comment

In celebration of Chevrolet’s Centennial, the famous American brand takes a look back at its greatest racing moments over the past 100 years.
 

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Video: The Golden Age of Motor Racing – The Swinging 60s

November 5, 2011 | 3 Comments

Sit back and enjoy this look at Formula 1 in the 1960s. The first five minutes are a recap of the late 1950s, before a star studded line up of big names from the era …

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Historic Formula 1: Delane reigns in Spain and takes 2011 Championship

November 3, 2011 | No Comment

Maximum points from two class wins coupled with a remarkable third place overall ensured that John Delane will be the FIA Historic Formula One Champion for 2011. The enthusiastic American, who has annually competed in …