Lancia Delta Evolution

Video: Pure engine sounds – Lancia Delta Evoluzione

Raw, uncompromising, brutal, pure. These words and more spring to mind when asked to describe the era of rally from which cars such as the Lancia Delta Evoluziones were born.

Near miss Goodwood Revival

Video: Anticipating the Revival: 8 wild Goodwood moments

The 2013 Goodwood Revival is set to be held this weekend, and we’re starting to feel the itch here at Motorsport Retro. The itch that is, to delve into the depths of the internet in …

monza 1969

Video: 1969 Italian GP – The closest F1 finish ever?

Monza has played witness to some of the most terrific finishes in Formula 1 history; alongside that of 1967, 1970 and of course, the 1971 which we ran in our Monza Moments piece last week, …

1960 Tipo 61 Birdcage Maserati

Auction: 6 reasons why this old Maserati is worth £2.5m

With a glorious example of the Maserati Birdcage going under the hammer this week in London, it’s time to remind ourselves what exactly makes this half-century old Le Mans classic worth every penny of its …

Beltoise - Brabham - 1970 - Spain

Sideways Formula 1 cars – 12 incredible photos

Formula 1 is about being fast, and being fast is about having grip. For the most part, Formula 1 engineers and drivers work pretty well together in order to maintain traction when and where it …

Fangio - 1957 - France

Photo of the day: Fangio in France, 1957

Juan Manuel Fangio on his way to winning the 1957 French GP by close to a full minute. Fangio won four GPs in ’57 and took the overall points championship victory for the year.
Image: The …

Honda RVF

Photo of the day: Honda RVF cutaway

Photo of the day: Honda RVF 750 as ridden by Patrick Igoa and Gerard Coudray
Image: Automotive Illustrations

Sterling Moss - Monza 1956

Video: Monza 1956 Highlights

Always a spectacle, the Monza Grand Prix has played host to some incredible racing over the years. Today, we take a video tour of one of our favourites – the 1956 Italian GP.