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The Lotus Seven is a small, simple, lightweight two-seater open-top sports car produced by Lotus Cars between 1957 and 1972.
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The March Formula Ford 729-1 is a wonderful historic race ready car with a very special and unique history. It has the distinction of being the very first Formula Ford produced by …
This rare 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A has an amazing story behind it as it was indeed the very first RHD car officially car sold by the newly appointed first Porsche …
The Jaguar D type is possibly the greatest 1950’s sports racer ever built.It dominated the Le Mans 24 Heures race for three consecutive years 1955/56/57. The construction was years ahead of any other manufacture …
The year was 1978. British Leyland launched the TR7 V8 Rally Car onto an unsuspecting British public and during its first season Tony Pond put BL Motorsport back on top with a …
This RT-1 Ralt is probably the most original and the quickest RT-1 in the world. The car has only had three owners:1976-1977 Bruce Allison, who raced in the Stuyvesant series in NZ with quite some …
The RAM 01 turned out to be a thoroughly competitive racing car, but it didn’t make an impression on track in 1983 due to lackluster Pirelli tyres, engine issues and the RAM teams small budget.
Three …
Engineer Giotto Bizzarrini was controller of the sports and development department at Ferrari in the late fifties, and who is credited with designing and developing the Ferrari 250 GT the 250 …
I really like this SR watch. It is a faithful homage to the cars and timepieces of the 1950s and 60s.
The watch is classically simple and its design immediately recalls a golden era of motor …
I recently received a fantastic story from Vincent Metais, who, with his business partners, have revived the famous Suixtil brand.
An icon of the 50s & 60s when it was sponsoring the Argentinean racing team (including …
Check out these super Scarabotti driving gloves from the Classic Throttle Shop.
The perfect addition to any serious driver’s kit. Slide these leather beauties on, grab the wheel, plant your foot and take off on that …
The Classic Throttle Shop currently has this little beauty for sale.
Brabham Chassis No F2-8-65 was bought directly from the factory at Byfleet in the UK by John Coombes Racing. The John Coombes F2 racing team …
If you’re keen on retro gear then these bags from Caracalla Bagaglio are for you.
The company, owned by motorsports fan Simon Jordan, takes its name from the Terme di Caracalla …