Seven New Ecurie Ecosse C-Type cars pay tribute to the seven C-type chassis successfully raced by Ecurie Ecosse. https://vimeo.com/500060308 Almost 70 years ago (1952) a Scottish racing driver for Ecurie Ecosse named Ian Stewart visited Jaguar Cars in Coventry to pick up his brand-new C-type Jaguar. He would go on to drive the C-Type to its first race on Jersey against serious competition from the likes of … [Read more...]
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT to Feature at the Parisienne 2021 Sale
A 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT is featuring at Artcurial's upcoming Parisienne 2021 Sale to be held on Feb 5 in Paris, France. History 1959 was a great year for Aston Martin Racing as they secured a one-two finish at the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours with Shelby/Salvadori and Trintignant/Frére. Unfortunately, the sport was deemed too expensive to maintain so David Brown decided to withdraw and let the private teams … [Read more...]
Twice the Anniversary Celebrations For The Classic in 2021
One of the most anticipated automotive events this summer, 'The Classic', will be held from July 30 to August 1. For 2021, they will be celebrating two lots of anniversaries to catch up on all the major marque and model milestones that were missed from the previous year’s postponed classic motor racing festival. Topping the list of outstanding birthdays that were … [Read more...]
Rare Koenigsegg Regera Revealed for 2021 Scottsdale Auction
The Koenigsegg Regera is 1 of only 80 built with twin-turbocharged V-8 and 3 electric motors that provide 1,500 hp. Estimate: $2,750,000 - $3,500,000 Gooding & Company has just revealed a 2020 Koenigsegg Regera for its 2021 Geared Online Scottsdale Edition auction. Background It is common for manufacturers of limited production supercars to … [Read more...]
2021 Masters European Tour Schedule
Masters European Tour 2021 Schedule to consist of nine rounds The Masters Historic Racing has just announced its 2021 European calendar. After coming from a very difficult 2020 season, Masters is bouncing back with a nine-round European Tour that will have them start at Donington Park and ending in Portimao in late October. The Masters 2021 Tour has added a seventh series that will show demonstration laps from … [Read more...]
Preview of a 1968 BMW 2002 Ti Ralleye
This 1968 BMW 2002 Ti Ralleye is set to be auctioned by Stratas Auctions commencing on the 19 January. Background In 1968, BMW launched the 2002 which was equipped with BMW’s M10 1,990cc SOHC four-cylinder engine and produced 100bhp. At the time, Max Hoffman who was the American importer for BMW, had been requesting that BMW release a sportier version of the 1600-2 series for the US market. BMW … [Read more...]
Ferrari 340 America is the Ultimate Barn Find
A featured vehicle at the upcoming 2021 Mecum Kissimmee auction is a 1952 Ferrari 340 America, one of only 24 built and finishing 5th place at the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans. This gorgeous 1952 Ferrari 340 America is currently worth millions of dollars, but what is most remarkable is that this rare beauty was sold for only $26,912 in 2006, and in 1990, this incredible barn find was purchased for a mere … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Egoista – Virtual Look at the $117 Million Innovative Car
In May 2013, Lamborghini celebrated their 50th anniversary in style with Walter De Silva’s impressive vehicle, the Lamborghini Egoista, greeting thousands of guests at the occasion. As the Volkswagen Group’s Head of Design, it was De Silva’s homage to celebrating the House of the Raging Bull's half century. To get a better look at this one-off masterpiece, click on the below image to walk … [Read more...]
2021 Masters Historic Racing USA Schedule
The 2021 Masters USA Calendar has been released by Masters Historic Racing and will feature many iconic North American road circuits. Sebring will be hosting the opening of Masters Endurance Legends USA (MEL USA) with Sebring SportsCar Week, a nine-day schedule packed with races that will culminate in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 20. … [Read more...]
Singer Transforms a 1990 Porsche 911 into a Powerful Off-Road Racer
A long-term Singer client has recently requested for their Porsche 911 be modified into a World Rally Championship-inspired, all-terrain competition vehicle. Taking up the challenge, Singer has turned to the 1980s golden era of Porsche rallying with the likes of the 911 SC/RS and 959. Singer’s latest design will allow the customer to be able to use his Porsche 911 for off-road racing, given it has been now … [Read more...]
Watch Classic Ferrari Components be Handcrafted by GTO Engineering
When it comes to the aftermarket Ferrari parts production, UK-based GTO Engineering firmly believes that it is the individual Ferrari components that make each car special, from hoses to rubbers, engines to gearboxes, to wheels and suspension. Recently, GTO Engineering delivered a new video that shows the attention to detail and meticulous quality checks they provide for their aftermarket Ferrari parts … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Diablo is now over 30
31 years ago the Diablo super sports car was launched in the market. The car would go on to become one of the most iconic models in super sports car history. But its story started 5 years prior to this with a codename 'Project 132'. Here is a concise timeline of the production of the Lamborghini Diablo. In 1985 Automobili Lamborghini was working on Project 132, with the intention of succeeding the Countach at the … [Read more...]
Who Owns Ferrari in 2021?
Since 2016, Ferrari has been a publicly-traded company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RACE". Here is the update to who owns Ferrari in 2021: Institutional investors own 59% of the company.The largest shareholder, with 24% of shares outstanding, is EXOR NV, Asset Management Arm (owners of Fiat Crysler Automobiles (FCA)).Piero Ferrari is the second-largest shareholder … [Read more...]
Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar: 1986 Rally Winning Technology
1986 sees the robust Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar finish first and second during the Paris-Dakar rally. The Paris To Dakar Rally is an endurance rally raid event that’s internationally identified as being one of the most difficult off-road motorsport events in the world. The legendary competition sees competitors crossing as much as 9,000 miles as they make their way through some of the planet’s most hostile terrains … [Read more...]
Garage Tour of Bruce Meyer’s Legendary Car Collection
The Petersen Museum continues to deliver outstanding content to the public despite the difficulties faced by the pandemic. A recent highlight provided by the Museum is a personal garage tour by Bruce Myer through his private car collection. Meyer is internationally known for his passion and devotion to preserving hot rod history and historic motorsports. There is no more prominent advocate for the love of cars … [Read more...]
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