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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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10 of the best from Autopics: Allan Grice
November 15, 2011 | One Comment

Known to motor racing fans simply as Gricey, this two time Bathurst 1000 winner (1986, 1990) was a hard charging, blisteringly quick, no nonsense racer.

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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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Chopard Classic Racing: Jacky Ickx
November 10, 2011 | 2 Comments

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 …

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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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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 …

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RM Auctions Returns to Monaco
November 3, 2011 | No Comment

The streets of Monaco are soaked in motorsport history and RM Auctions is planning on adding a little more on the 10th, 11th and 12th of May, 2012, when they return to the city-state to …

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Best of the Cahier Archive: Jo Siffert
November 2, 2011 | 2 Comments

Jo Siffert, or “Seppi” as he was known to his family and  friends, began racing on two wheels before switching to four with a Formula Junior Stanguellini.
The popular Swiss driver  joined the Formula 1 circus …

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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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Classic Art: Racing Car News
October 26, 2011 | 4 Comments

Back in the day when an illustrator utilised paint, brushes, pencils – plus their own natural flair and talent – comes a small sample of Racing Car News covers.

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Video: History of Williams Formula 1
October 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

Williams Grand Prix Engineering has certainly generated some impressive numbers over the course of their rich Formula 1 history.

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Photo Gallery: Porsche Rennsport Reunion by Danny Sullivan
October 21, 2011 | 7 Comments

The Porsche Rennsport Reunion is an absolute smorgasbord of magnificent Porsche racing machinery and historic motorsport action. Danny Sullivan was there over the weekend and has put together a delightful banquet of photographs from the …