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1976 Porsche 911 RSR Replica

For Sale: 1976 Porsche 911 RSR Replica

June 5, 2012 | 3 Comments

Track terror one day; tarmac rally monster the next, this ’76 Porsche 911 RSR Replica is stunning, super fast and completely without compromise. It’s up for sale over at Classic Throttle Shop and looking for someone …

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For Sale: 1962 Lotus Seven

January 25, 2012 | No Comment

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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For Sale: 1972 March Formula Ford 729-1

October 28, 2011 | 3 Comments

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 …

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For Sale: 1953 Porsche pre 356 A

September 7, 2011 | No Comment

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 …

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For Sale: 1955 Jaguar D-Type Toolroom Replica

July 29, 2011 | 3 Comments

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 …

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For Sale: 1980 Triumph TR7 Rally Car

July 18, 2011 | No Comment

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 …

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For sale: 1976 RALT RT1

July 5, 2011 | No Comment

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 …

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For Sale: 1983 RAM 01 Cosworth Formula 1

June 20, 2011 | No Comment

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 …

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For Sale: 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 GT America

May 4, 2011 | No Comment

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 …

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Scuderia Rosso Cronografo SR Watch

November 11, 2009 | No Comment

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 …

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Suixtil Retro Racewear

September 27, 2009 | One Comment

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 …

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Scarabotti Driving Gloves

August 23, 2009 | No Comment

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 …

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For Sale: 1965 Brabham BT16 F2

August 14, 2009 | 2 Comments

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 …

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Classic Motorsport Inspired Italian Leather Bags

July 6, 2009 | 2 Comments

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 …