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#3: 1954 Riley Special (Group L Racing)

Photo Gallery: 2010 Lotus Sydney Tasman Revival

The appeal of historic motorsport goes a great deal further than the thrills of retro racing and the charm of classic racing machines. It is, in its own right, a fun, fast and friendly form …

Legends: Phil Read

Phil Read was the Prince of Speed and might also be called the Prince of Longevity – winning his first world championship event (the 350 TT) at the Isle of Man in 1961 and his …

Happy Birthday, Little Champion: Mini Cooper 50th Anniversary

One cause for good cheer in 2011 is the 50th anniversary of the Mini-Cooper.  Be they original Austin or Morris, reconstituted Rover or even overblown BMW machines, few cars have brought such panache to motor …

Video: John Surtees interviewed at Autosport International 2011

Motorsport Retro contributor Henry Hope-Frost interviews the legendary Motorcycle and Formula 1 world champion John Surtees.
In this fabulous 20 minute video shot at Autosport International,  HH-F reminisces with Surtees about the highs and lows of …

Best of the Cahier Archive: 1961 Formula 1 Season

This is the latest in our series of  photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by photographers Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri are part of a massive collection of …

Legends of Motorsports Announces 2011 Schedule

Legends of Motorsports, A Bobby Rahal Signature Event, has released dates for its 2011 calendar. The historic racing series will return to Barber Motorsports Park, Circuit Mont-Tremblant and Sebring International Raceway for …

Best of 2010: Top 5 Photo Galleries

1. The best of Michael C. Brown: Formula 1 Photo Gallery
Acclaimed motorsport photographer Michael C. Brown offered us up this fabulous Gallery. See more

2. Le Mans Classic 2010: Photo Gallery by Laurent Nivalle
Truly marvelous. That’s …

Best of 2010: Top 5 Documentaries

1. Video Documentary: Graham Hill – Driven

This six part series shown on the BBC is sure to bring a tear to the eye of F1 fans everywhere. See parts 2-6 here
2. Video Documentary: Wayne Gardner …