The 2021 London Concours will be hosting a curated exhibit of iconic or innovative British automotive styles and the personalities behind them. The upcoming 2021 London Concours will feature a class that dedicated completely to Iconic British Designs, and the Brits who made them. The curated collection is one of three London Concours special features to be featured in 2021. They will be displayed beside seven … [Read more...]
1960 Corvette Le Mans Heads Motorsport Lineup at Amelia Island Auction
Legendary Ex- Briggs Cunningham 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Le Mans will be a highlight at RM Sotheby's Amelia Island Auction that will feature an impressive catalog of performance-bred sports and racing cars. RM Sotheby’s will be hosting their Amelia Island auction on May 22 at the Ritz-Carlton where a distinguished lineup of highly coveted motorsports cars will feature during the event. Taking center stage … [Read more...]
2021 HMSA Spring Club Event – Photo Gallery Part 2
Following up from last week's Part 1 Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA )Spring Club event photo gallery we present our second and final gallery for this year's inaugural event. For those who are not familiar with the Historic Motor Sports Association, the HMSA is one of the most appreciated historic racing associations in the United States, offering world-class spectator events throughout the United States … [Read more...]
Motorsport Legend Hurley Haywood Shares Memories of Racing Career
50 years since his first championship, Hurley Haywood talks about his brilliant career with insight into the role the Brumos brand played. Honoring the 50th anniversary of his initial championship--the 1971 IMSA title Haywood won with teammate Peter Gregg, The Brumos Collections latest installment of "Inside the 59" chats with motorsports legend Hurley Haywood where he shares thoughts of his historic racing … [Read more...]
“90 Years of Pininfarina” Exhibit Debuts at Petersen Automotive Museum
“The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina” will highlight the variety and versatility of Pininfarina's designs throughout its 90-year history. The Petersen Automotive Museum has unveiled a brand-new outstanding exhibit in honor of the Italian design firm and coachbuilder Pininfarina. “The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina” is located in the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery and features … [Read more...]
Rebuilding Following a Tragic Disaster: The Ingram Family Porsche Collection
Some places feel magical, other places carry great historical significance, yet other places seem to hold the promise of a future. If you have ever been fortunate enough to see the Ingram family’s Porsche collection, you will realize that all those elements come into play: it is a magical place that carries historical significance with a promise of a magnificent future ahead. Bob Ingram and his wife, Jeanie, … [Read more...]
World’s Oldest Aston Martin Featuring at Concours of Elegance
The Aston Martin ‘A3’, the earliest surviving automobile from the British marque, will be on show at this year's 2021 Concours of Elegance. This September will see the oldest surviving Aston Martin participating at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace. The Aston Martin ‘A3’ celebrates its centenary this year. It was the third car that Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford built and was extensively driven by … [Read more...]
Jaguar Classic Unveils First Limited Matched E-type 60 Collection Vehicles
Jaguar Classic reveals its initial matched pair of E-type 60 Collection vehicles, unveiling the complete specification details for the 12 restored and sympathetically uprated 3.8-liter E-type models created to commemorate 60 years of the legendary E-Type Jaguar. Marking the 60th anniversary of the world debut of the Jaguar E-type in Geneva, Switzerland, Jaguar Classic has revealed the first matched … [Read more...]
2021 Mecum Glendale Auction Results
2021 Mecum Glendale Records $42.3 Million in Sales with a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe achieving the top sale price of $2.7 million. The 2021 Mecum Glendale Auction was held on March 18-20, achieved a sales total of 42.3 million in overall sales, a record-high for its Glendale, Arizona, auction. This year's sales result was 14% above Mecum’s initial auction in Glendale- itself being a record-setting … [Read more...]
Rare 1936 Delahaye 135 S Racing Car Offered at Monaco Sale
Named the ‘Buzz II,’ the 1936 Delahaye 135 S Compétition Court racing car, which campaigned in 1930s endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, will be auctioned at Bonhams The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' on 23 April. Recognized for its success, not only on the racetrack but also in concours d’elegances, the 1936 Delahaye 135 S Compétition Court race car was one of the all-time great … [Read more...]
Parnelli Jones’ Legendary “Big Oly” Ford Bronco Heading for Auction
Affectionately known as “Big Oly,”—the world’s most renowned Ford Bronco is set to cross the Mecum auction block at Mecum’s 2021 Spring Classic this May 14-22 in Indianapolis. Big Oly is one of the most memorable cars in the history of motorsports. The example was based on a 1969 Bronco and was sponsored by Olympia Brewing Company. The iconic Parnelli Jones drove the example and is notorious for giving pet names … [Read more...]
2021 HMSA Spring Club Event – Photo Gallery Part 1
After a year off the track, the Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) members were able to dust off the cobwebs and clear their exhaust pipes for this year's first event at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in picturesque Monterey on March 13-14. Despite the weather being cold and overcast for both days of the event, the excitement of finally being back on track was palpable amongst drivers. The two-day … [Read more...]
Masters Endurance Legends Starts 2021 at Sebring International Raceway
Masters Endurance Legends USA commenced the 2021 season during the Sebring SportsCar Week on March 12 -13. David Porter outperformed the field on the weekend in his diesel-powered Peugeot 908 as he took victory in both races, with Travis Engen’s Audi R8 and Joe Robillard’s Norma-Nissan M30 trailing behind. It was nearly 10 years of his car’s biggest race win at the 2011 Sebring 12 Hours. Race … [Read more...]
The Rarest and Most Popular 007 Bond Cars on Britain’s Roads
With the global pandemic having its toll on all aspects of life, not even James Bond, 007, is immune to the cinema shutdowns that have postponed releasing one of the biggest blockbusters until October this year. The long wait means that Bond fans are missing the latest gadgets from Q, new villains, the infamous one-liners from Bond, and for us, we are being deprived of those classic car … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Countach LP 500 Turns 50
Lamborghini Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Countach LP 500. March 11, 2021, marks 50 years since the showstopping yellow Lamborghini Countach LP 500 made its debut at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. The exact time was 10 am that the prototype was unveiled within the Carrozzeria Bertone exhibition space at the show, not Lamborghini's exhibition space. The decision to launch … [Read more...]