Articles in Design
Classic Ads: Moffat and Ford 1-2 at Bathurst 1000 1977
While not exactly classic ads in design or execution, this collection of advertisements illustrate how sponsors love being associated with a winner – even if the connection is tenuous in some instances.
The 1977 Hardie-Ferodo 1000 …
1970 Formula 1 illustrations
Enjoy these fabulous illustrations of the 1970 Formula 1 grid by artist Vincent Gaye.
Published by Marabout as a two part series and printed in Belgium 1970 each print is approximately 40cm x 25cm.
Via: Paul Chenard …
Link: British Bullet at Indy – Brabham’s Cooper Climax shocks at Indy 500, 1961
I came across this great piece written by Kenneth Rudeen, which originally appeared in Sports Illustrated back in 1961. It’s the story of Jack Brabham and the impact he made by taking the first rear …
Video: Barbour Bike Jacket celebrating 75 years
I love this ad. I think its fabulous that the Barbour brand is doing authentic work and using its motorsport heritage so successfully. Its also impressive to see what guys can do on twin shock …
Video: Ford Transit Supervan
The Ford Transit Supervan first appeared at Brands Hatch in 1971. Essentially it was a GT40 chassis with a mid mounted 400hp Gurney Weslake V8, which powered the Mark 1 Transit to 60mph in seven …
Classic Ads: BFGoodrich – Le Mans 1982
For the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans, the then American owned BFGoodrich tyre company backed a two car campaign on the legendary French race. Both Goodrich entries would compete shod with the high performance …
Classic Ads: Barry Sheene for Brut 33
1976 500cc World Champion Barry Sheene was once sponsored by the Faberge brand. As a result Barry was lucky enough to star in this rather hilarious commercial for Brut 33.
The clip features the memorable line …
Retro Suede Driving Shoes: The a2z Hunziker collection
Check out thes a2z Hunziker Collection Shoe, the latest “wearble art” project from Nicolas Hunziker.
According to Mr Hunziker, “the design of the shoes are based on iconic liveries of vintage racing cars combined with my …
