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For Sale: Ex-Peter Revson Lola T70 Mk.3

 

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This genuine Lola T70 Mk.III, run by Carroll Shelby and driven by Peter Revson in period and prepared by Martin Stretton Racing, is up for sale …

Sportscars from the 60s & 70s: Porsche 908, part 1

By Marcel Hundscheid / Speed-O-Graphica
Porsche has left an indelible impression in the world of motorsport. The marque is not only extremely successful today in the various facets of motorsport, but their historic record is nigh …

Winau Berkhof: A Photographers View During the 60s and 70s

 

Opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix in 1970
Recently we had the pleasure of interviewing Dutch motorsport photographer Winau Berkhof about his long and storied photography career. Winau was particularly active in the sixties and …

Formula 3: The Origins, 1971-1984 Part 4: Chevron

In the fourth part of our retrospective on the origins of Formula 3 between 1971-1984, we take a closer look at Chevron, one of several British manufacturers that dominated Formula 3 during the late seventies …

Ferrari 512: The Stunning Sports Car Racer from the Seventies, Part 2

By Marcel Hundscheid / Speed-O-Graphica
Let’s continue our story on the Ferrari 512 with a look at its ultimate iteration – the 512M.

Ferrari 512: The Stunning Sports Car Racer from the Seventies, Part 1

Through legendary race machinery across the decades, Ferrari has made an enviable mark on the world of motorsport. Yet, the brand with the prancing horse has also released models that languished in the shadow of …

Report & Mega Gallery: Icons Rock the 31st Edition of the Spa Six Hours

The 2024 edition of the Spa Six Hours was held in late September, bringing some brilliant historic racing to the storied circuit and culminating in the spectacular six-hour event.

Report & Gallery: The 71st Edition of the ADAC 1000 Kilometres at the Nürburgring

By Marcel Hundscheid / Speed-O-Graphica
In mid-September, the ADAC 1000 ran for the 71st time on the Grand Prix circuit of the Nürburgring and the notorious Nordschleife. This race was held for the first time in …