Articles tagged with: 1970s
Jackie Stewart in hospital after passing out on plane
According to the guardian.co.uk – ” Sir Jackie Stewart was taken to hospital this afternoon after falling ill on a London-bound flight. It is understood the 71-year-old three-times Formula One world champion had …
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 …
60 years of Porsche in Australia: One day expo
Porsche Cars Australia is celebrating 60 years in Oz with an expo this Saturday 5th March.
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“This is an unprecedented opportunity to re-visit iconic Porsches from each decade from the curvaceous beauty of the …
Happy Birthday Mario Andretti
Happy Birthday Mario Andretti!
As we all know, Mario is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the sport. He is one of only two drivers to win races in Formula One, IndyCar, …
Legends: Johnny Cecotto
For a rookie GP season, Alberto “Johnny” Cecotto’s impact in 1975 takes some beating. As a 19-year-old riding a second-tier Yamaha with a year-old factory engine, he won four 350 GPs and dethroned Giacomo Agostini …
Video: Barry Sheene Legacy Trailer
I was doing some reading about the upcoming Barry Sheene Festival of Speed when I stumbled across this clip. For those of you, like us, who can’t get enough of Barry, it looks like an …
Yamaha 50th Anniversary of World Championship Grand Prix website
To celebrate its 50th year of Grand Prix Racing, Yamaha have produced a 50th Anniversary Website.
Normally these things tend to be a bit ordinary and without much depth (hello Suzuki 2010), but Yamaha have done …
Best of The Cahier Archive: 1973 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 …
