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For Sale: 1971 Matra F1 MS120
February 8, 2012 – 12:07 PM | 2 Comments
For Sale: 1971 Matra F1 MS120

This lovely ex-Chris Amon Matra MS120 is for sale through Art & Revs Luxembourg.

Crash Video: Miedecke’s Ford Capri plunges into river
February 7, 2012 – 2:17 PM | No Comment
Crash Video: Miedecke’s Ford Capri plunges into river

Check out this shocking vision of George Miedecke plummeting into a river during last month’s Targa Wrest Point Rally.

For Sale: 1962 Lotus Seven
January 25, 2012 – 3:14 PM | No Comment
For Sale: 1962 Lotus Seven

The Lotus Seven is a small, simple, lightweight two-seater open-top sports car produced by Lotus Cars between 1957 and 1972.

Amon and his Batmobile Star at the New Zealand Festival of Motorsport
January 24, 2012 – 4:13 PM | No Comment
Amon and his Batmobile Star at the New Zealand Festival of Motorsport

24 Hours of Le Mans winner and Formula One star Chris Amon is in the midst of a reunion with his 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile’. The pair are among an impressive line-up of drivers …

Top Five of 2011: Photo Galleries
January 3, 2012 – 11:40 AM | No Comment
Top Five of 2011: Photo Galleries

Best of the MSR Facebook: Classic Formula One Engine Photos

This post, then, is in honour of our Facebook fans, and their collection of beautiful cars and motorsport moments. Enjoy this gallery of some of our favourite Formula …

Bowe becomes 2011 Touring Car Masters Champion
December 8, 2011 – 12:50 PM | No Comment
Bowe becomes 2011 Touring Car Masters Champion

What a year of motor sport it has been for Australian racing legend John Bowe, celebrating his 40th year in motor sport in true style, wrapping up the 2011 Touring Car Masters series …

Record Open Wheeler and Touring Car grids for 2012 Phillip Island Classic
December 5, 2011 – 7:37 AM | No Comment
Record Open Wheeler and Touring Car grids for 2012 Phillip Island Classic

A record grid of up to 38 high-powered open-wheeler racing cars will be a spectacular highlight of the 23rd annual Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport organised by the Victorian Historic Racing Register from …

Legends of Motorsports Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Phil Hill’s World Championship
November 30, 2011 – 4:22 PM | One Comment
Legends of Motorsports Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Phil Hill’s World Championship

Winning a Formula One World Drivers’ Championship takes complete dedication and commitment, not to mention a car and team up to the task. The same is true for the 24 hours of Le Mans, and …

Photo Gallery: A Historic Summer with the HSRCA
November 30, 2011 – 7:38 AM | 2 Comments
Photo Gallery: A Historic Summer with the HSRCA

The Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of NSW spent the past weekend at Eastern Creek International Raceway with a glorious collection of historic sports and racing cars. Being quite the fans of historic racing …

2011 International Historic Motoring Awards: Winners announced
November 23, 2011 – 4:36 AM | No Comment
2011 International Historic Motoring Awards: Winners announced

The inaugural International Historic Motoring Awards were held last weekend to an audience of over 200 racing legends, celebrities, collectors and industry heads.

Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Heroes
November 20, 2011 – 12:29 PM | One Comment
Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Heroes

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

2011 Alpine Rally- The excitement is building
November 15, 2011 – 5:24 PM | One Comment
2011 Alpine Rally- The excitement is building

The Alpine Rally of East Gippsland is all set to light up the forests around Lakes Entrance. The weekend of November 25, 26 & 27 will see the region play host to 115 of the …

F5000: Esterer adds his name to Lady Wigram Trophy
November 10, 2011 – 12:41 PM | No Comment
F5000: Esterer adds his name to Lady Wigram Trophy

Canadian Jay Esterer (McRae GM1) has added his name to New Zealand motor racing’s revered Lady Wigram Trophy after dominating the opening round of the 2011/12 MSC New Zealand F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series at …

Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – This is how we celebrate.
November 9, 2011 – 3:22 PM | One Comment
Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – This is how we celebrate.

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.

Historic Formula 1: Delane reigns in Spain and takes 2011 Championship
November 3, 2011 – 2:07 PM | No Comment
Historic Formula 1: Delane reigns in Spain and takes 2011 Championship

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 …

Video: Touring Car Masters from the Gold Coast 600
November 1, 2011 – 9:55 AM | 2 Comments
Video: Touring Car Masters from the Gold Coast 600

The final race of the debut round for the Touring Car Masters on the Gold Coast, and again the concrete canyon would both bring happiness and heartache, biting hard before the first turn …

Quinn takes third straight Targa New Zealand, Kirk-Burnnand wins Classic
November 1, 2011 – 8:37 AM | No Comment
Quinn takes third straight Targa New Zealand, Kirk-Burnnand wins Classic

Queensland-based Scot Tony Quinn and co-driver Naomi Tillett (Nissan GT-R35) have successfully defended their Targa New Zealand tarmac motor rally crown, leading this year’s five-day event – which ended in Hawke’s Bay on Saturday - from …

Video: Stars of Snetterton celebrate circuit’s 60th anniversary
October 30, 2011 – 5:15 PM | No Comment
Video: Stars of Snetterton celebrate circuit’s 60th anniversary

Yesterday (Thursday 27 October) marked 60 years since the very first race event at Snetterton, when Oliver Sear recognised the potential of the former WWII airfield and invited the Aston Martin Owners Club to organise …

For Sale: 1972 March Formula Ford 729-1
October 28, 2011 – 7:30 AM | 3 Comments
For Sale: 1972 March Formula Ford 729-1

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 …

International Recognition as Crowds Flock to RACV Motorclassica
October 27, 2011 – 9:35 AM | One Comment
International Recognition as Crowds Flock to RACV Motorclassica

More than 16,000 people descended on Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building for this year’s RACV Motorclassica.
The 110 vintage and classic cars on display, valued at more than $100 million, provided an awe inspiring display that delighted …