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Vergne pays tribute to Cevert at Monaco with retro helmet
Formula 1 star Jean-Eric Vergne is paying tribute to French Formula 1 legend Francois Cevert, by utilising his famous red, blue and yellow striped helmet design at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Photo Gallery: Vettel’s Stirling Moss inspired Monaco helmet
Sebastian Vettel is paying homage to the great Sir Stirling Moss at Monaco this weekend, with this awesome retro helmet design. Featuring images of Stirling’s against the odds 1961 Monaco victory on top, the most …

Video: Shinya Kimura – Custom motorcycle builder
Featuring this video is a slight departure for Motorsport Retro, as there are no classic racing vehicles or people in this post. However there is just something wonderful about the way Shinya talks about his …

Groovy Retro Gear: Racing & Emotion Art Egg & Art Ball Collections
If you’d asked me what I was planning on writing about when I sat down this morning, I very much doubt that I would’ve replied with “Art eggs!” And yet here we are, because these …

Documentary: Donald Campbell – Speed King
Using rare archive and first hand testimony from those who knew him intimately, this fantastic BBC documentary explores the life of Donald Campbell, one of Britain’s most compelling but doomed heroes.
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Rockin’ Retro Design: 8380 Laboratories’ ATCC ’85 Unbesiegt & Konig S1 Unbesiegt
From Lotus Formula 1 cars to monstrous Group C Porsches to Australia’s finest touring car champions; the iconic John Player livery has adorned many of the greatest machines in motorsport.
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Photo Gallery: Morgan release the Gulf edition 3 wheeler
We are huge fans of the Morgan 3 wheeler here at Motorsport Retro. There is just something about its purity and quirkiness that we really admire.
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