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Illustration: 1970s F1 Driver helmets & signatures
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Video: When Roger Moore met Formula One
Before he was the legend that is James Bond, Roger Moore was TV’s Simon Templar, alternatively known as “The Saint”.
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Art: Robert Carter Prints
Sporting an aesthetic that combines a spectacular sense of speed with a stunning retro-chic style, Robert Carter’s artworks are absolutely awesome examples of classic motorsport art and the very definition of cool.
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Life-Sized Aston Martin DBR1 Model to Star at Bonhams Goodwood Auction
“This piece of artwork is utterly unique, and the attention to detail is fascinating.” – Toby Wilson, Head of the Bonhams Automobilia Department
It’s often the little details which make up the difference between something good, and …

Video Documentary: Round the ‘ring – Shell film starring Hermann Lang and W125 Mercedes
Strap in for this extraordinary Shell promotional film from 1962. The movie features Hermann Lang driving around the fearsome Nürburgring Nordschleife in the fire breathing W125 Mercedes. Adding extra value is the narration by’62 World …

One hit wonder: The Brabham Fan Car
Adrian Newey, genius. Gordon Murray, ‘God’. Racing rules are very definitive so it takes brilliant and inventive minds to find loopholes. Newey has made a skill of it, as did Murray.
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Retro: Derringer Cycles
A modern interpretation of the board tracking racing motorcycles of the 1920s, Derringer cycles capture the simple, pared-down, aggressiveness of early motorsport while delivering an intricate level of personalized customization. Like their owners, no two …

Miniature Mayhem: 1932 Ford Salt Flat Racer Pedal Car
RM Auction’s Monterey sale has this gorgeous 1932 Ford Salt Flat Racer Pedal Car up for grabs.
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