Articles tagged with: 1960s
Gallery: Silverstone and Brands Hatch in the 1960s
A rare wet afternoon has given me a respite from the heat and humidity to do some more searching in my large and almost uncatalogued photo collection and I found these gems taken in the …
Lorenzo Bandini: Monaco 1967
The first video is a touching account of Lorenzo Bandinis fatal race at Monaco in 1967. The clip, which is in Italian with subtitles, features moving interviews with Bandini, his wife and Mother.
Bandini was hired …
Tasman Series: Longford 1964
1964 was the first season of the famous Tasman Series for 2.5 litre Formula One Cars.
The trip to the super fast 4.5 mile Longford circuit in Tasmania hosted an impressive entry list of cars and …
NRMA Motorfest 2009 – Australia Day Done in Moto Retro Style
Australia day is one of my favourite holidays, an oasis hidden amid the hustle and bustle of the New Year; a day of barbeques, sunshine, beaches and relaxation. Back when I was a lad my …
A Minor Hero
The Monte Carlo Rally seldom fails to bring about a barrage of memories of the Swinging Sixties and the Mini-Cooper S. After all, it was the performances of the cheeky little cars in the hands …
Chequered flag falls on Oran Park
Oran Park was one of my favourite tracks. It really had to be as there weren’t many to chose from if you were a kid growing up on Sydney’s North Shore! When I was a …
Moss: Jenson’s not queer. Hope-Frost interviews Sir Stirling at Autosport International
MotorsportRetro.com writer Henry Hope-Frost conducts a classic interview with Sir Stirling Moss at the Autosport International: The Racing Car Show.
Henry asks Stirling. “Obviously, shortly after you retired, the money thing started. Do you think that …
Retro Legends Stand Up – Art From Exciting Figures
For Gabriel Petit de Meurville, much like for ourselves, the history of motor racing is an inspiration. Luckily for us, this inspiration has led him to create some truly awesome artworks in the form of …
