After 14 hours in the car, we arrived at Road Atlanta. The red Clay of Georgia was once again caressing my boots. This storied track is often known for the ALMS, the IMSA, and other professional series, but The Mitty is special. Organized and sanctioned by Historic Sportscar Racing, one...
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In a little more than five weeks, the parkland of Goodwood House in West Sussex will welcome back the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard. With the Festival of Speed fast approaching, they recently released some new information about two of the much-awaited events: the Michelin Supercar Paddock and the...
Currently on offer on Collecting Cars is the 2001 Lotus Exige S1 which was delivered new to its former owner the then Deputy Road Test Editor of Autocar, Chris Harris. He was given the car on test for six months as a long termer. When the six months had passed,...
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recently unveiled their newest Boat Tail coachbuilt commission – one of only three that will ever be made. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chief Executive Officer Torsten Müller-Ötvös stated, “Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our...
The principality nestled amongst the mountains that line the southeastern coast of France is a name that’s known worldwide. Monaco. Synonymous with motorsport, and much less defined by motor racing, than defining motor racing itself (the parameters of a steering rack on a modern F1 car are designed around the...
Records were not just broken, but it was completely shattered when RM Sotheby’s sold the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé. One of only two prototypes that were ever produced by the Mercedes-Benz racing department, it has always been regarded as one of the greatest and rarest jewels in motoring...
Lamborghini Squadra Corse recently announced that they are currently developing their first LMDh prototype. It is scheduled to make its debut at the FIA World Endurance Championship (Hypercar class) in 2024. It will also be joining the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship (GTP class). FIA WEC CEO Frédéric Lequien commented,...
Recently, Goodwood proudly announced the return of Jenson Button to this year’s Revival. Goodwood Motor Circuit will once again host the Formula 1 World Champion on September 18, Sunday. It was at the 2021 Revival that Button made his historic racing debut. In a Jaguar E-Type, Button participated in the...
On June 26, Sunday, Beaulieu’s favorite rally is back for 2022 as a gathering of the most exquisite sports cars and classy saloons will be displayed on the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Jaguar owners representing a wide variety of Jaguar motor cars have already confirmed their attendance in...
The New York International Auto Show hosted the DEUS Vayanne’s (day-oos vy-ahn) world premiere.Even as the world premiere was ongoing, the DEUS, Italdesign, and Williams Advanced Engineering team were already busy working on an exciting European events roadmap and transcontinental tour for their newest gem, the electric all-wheel drive hypercar....
The 79th Goodwood Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport was a great kick off to the 2022 Goodwood motorsport season. There were some pretty interesting races and demonstrations. Some of the much-awaited events of the whole weekend include the Porsche 956 & 962 demonstration. Guests to the event also witnessed...
Despite its long and storied history, the Abarth Osella PA1 is still formidable as a vintage racer. The result of a dream-team partnership between the legendary Carlo Abarth and Vincenzo Osella, the story of this iconic car is well worth exploring in more detail—so let’s dive in. From Motor Thun...
18 years after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the McLaren Technology Center (MTC), the McLaren global headquarters in Woking, Surrey, McLaren pays homage to her 70-year reign. Recently, McLaren unveiled the bespoke Jubilee platinum paint finish and badge in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch...
In 1929, during the very first Monaco Grand Prix, a Bugatti Type 35B took the checkered flag. It was the same model that took the top spot at the recently concluded Bonhams Monaco Sale after achieving €2 million. The rare Bugatti was offered from a very long term ownership by...
The 2022 Goodwood Revival will be hosting the 10-year anniversary of the world’s cutest race, the Settrington Cup. First held during the 2012 Goodwood Revival, the Settrington Cup is now one of the most highly anticipated and one of the most exciting races in the weekend. On the grandstands, a...
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2022 is a special year for Ferrari. It’s the 75th year anniversary of Ferrari, and also the 55th year anniversary of the Ferrari Owners’ Club. Most importantly, 2022 will be the second year that the National Ferrari Owners’ Day (NFOD) will be held. Mark your calendars, as on Saturday, June...
For the motorsports fan, there are a lot of great series to watch out there. You have the top tier competitions such as Formula One, the World Rally Championship, International GT Championship, and the World Endurance Championship. However, one of the fastest-growing championships, in terms of status and interest, is...
The most beautiful race car is a dirty race car. A winning car covered in grime will always be prettier than a spotless car in a pristine garage burdened by untapped potential. If this sentiment resonates with you, look for a rally-raced Porsche on the roster for the upcoming Bonham’s...
All content and images © 2022 Rex McAfee. Overlooking the deep blue Pacific Ocean, 100+ classic cars of various types and pedigrees were carefully placed on lawns surrounded by pine trees. Considering the quality of vehicles, vendors, and smooth event organization, dare I say one was reminded of the “other”...
Driving into Monterey’s Laguna Seca on Thursday, the weather did not look good. A cold rain was accented by an even more frigid wind. Still, the paddock was filling with cars, mostly covered with polyethylene sheets. With the rain, not many drivers took advantage of the track for testing. But...
In a little more than two weeks, the Bonhams Monaco Sale ‘Les Grandes Marques à Monaco’ will be held, and just recently, they announced a very exciting lot that will be up for grabs, a 1927 Bugatti Type 35B. This is an example of the model that won that very...
Automobili Lamborghini recently announced the 20,000th Huracán, an STO model finished in gorgeous Grigio Acheso Matt and headed for a client in the Principality of Monaco. In terms of Huracán performance in a road car, it is undeniable that at the top of the totem pole is the Huracán Super...
The Molsheim Atelier will never release a hyper sports car that is identical to another. This came about as their answer to the ever-growing customer demand for personalized Bugatti automobiles. Recently, there has been a growing number of cars with new carbon fiber finishes, luxuriously embroidered leather, and hand-painted motifs,...
Over the past years, the Salon Privé name has become familiar for the sublime concours event in the early autumn, using the opulent Blenheim Palace as a backdrop against which to showcase a curated display of automobilia. The all-new Salon Privé London takes residency in the grounds of the Royal...
Back to its traditional Spring running, the 2022 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach brought West Coast race fans all of the excitement we’ve come to expect from this iconic street course on the Pacific. From crazy Stadium Super Trucks jumping off ramps to the clouds of smoke generated by...
Mark your calendars because on June 18, Classic Car Auctions Summer Sale which will be held at the Warwickshire Event Center will be offering a wonderful early production Austin-Healey “Frogeye” Sprite. The Austin Healey Sprite is a car that is simply bursting with character. Its design gave it that cheeky...
The Ford Mustang® recently celebrated its 58th birthday and in perfect timing, it was recently revealed that for the seventh year in a row, Ford Mustang has been crowned the world’s best-selling sports coupe, based on the registration data from S&P Global Mobility. Mustang was able to keep their 2021...
June 19, 2022 at Beaulieu’s Hot Rod & Custom Show will be a Father’s Day that will be remembered for years. It is a family-friendly show filled with impressive motors hosted by the National Motor Museum. Hot Rod & Custom Show showcases the unique creations of the motoring world. They...
Growing up, Donington Park was my local circuit, the first place I ever really experienced motorsport first hand, the sights, sounds and smells of finely prepared race cars, the thrill of last lap battles and late lunges on the brakes. The oft-recalled drive of Ayrton Senna in 1993, setting a...
The latest exciting class that has been added to the much-awaited London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet has just been announced: Japanese Jewels. For 2022, Honourable Artillery Company, famed for putting together the most stunning range of machinery, will host a number of the finest motor cars ever to be...
