Articles tagged with: 1970s
Video: 1970 Spanish Grand Prix
Enjoy this stirring video from the action packed 1970 Spanish Grand Prix.
The clip kicks off with some great interviews, as F1 had just introduced a new rule which meant the top 10 “seeded” drivers did …
Classic Ads: Barry Sheene for Brut 33
1976 500cc World Champion Barry Sheene was once sponsored by the Faberge brand. As a result Barry was lucky enough to star in this rather hilarious commercial for Brut 33.
The clip features the memorable line …
Video: This is Formula 1
This video features fabulous footage of Formula 1 from the the 1950’s to present day. Worth a look
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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 …
A Man Named Antonin Baborovsky
On Saturday night, March 26, 2011, the Rogers Center in Toronto, Canada will host round 12 of the 17-round Monster Energy Supercross Series. While relatively new to the American series, interestingly, Canada already has been …
Classic Ads: Steve McQueen rides the Honda CR250 (Japanese TV promo)
Although best remembered for riding triumphs and Huskys, Steve McQueen also loved his Japanese two stroke machinery.
In this clip Steve rides the 1971 Honda CR250 Elsinore for a Japanese TV promotion.
The CR250 was called the …
