The year 2015 marked the 60th anniversary of Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson’s victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia, racing...
For the International Formula Libre Race at the British Grand Prix meeting at Silvertone, July 18, 1953, Juan Manuel Fangio...
When someone says “Sunbeam,” most car people immediately think of the “Tiger.” Sunbeam was much more than just that one model, and the subject of this profile is much rarer than the V8-stuffed Tiger. Origins of Sunbeam John Marston created what would become the manufacturer of some very nice British...
This Porsche 996 GT3 RSR, one of three special factory works car for Freisinger Motorsport, participated in Le Mans and...
Formula Ford, as unlikely as it may seem now, brought me closer to being on the inside of professional motor...
Starting as a project aimed at developing a high-performance off-road vehicle for military use, the final model slated to go into production with the name LM002 was first unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show in 1986. At the time of its launch the LM002, a completely different car from any...
On September 28, 1929, Mario Umberto “Baconìn” Borzacchini, at the wheel of a Maserati Tipo V4, set the world land...
Designed by Franco Scaglione and built by Carrozzeria Sargiotto, the Lamborghini 350 GTV prototype made its debut at the 1963...
The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is an ultra-special edition of the Chiron designed to celebrate Bugatti’s 110th anniversary, based on a record-breaking car that broke the 300 mph barrier. It features a beautifully designed exterior with lightweight magnesium wheels and a number of aero modifications. The interior boasts leather...
1970 De Tomaso 505-Cosworth The De Tomaso drew much admiration from the crowds at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Photo:...
The Lancia Rally 037 was a Group B rally car produced by Lancia in cooperation with Abarth and Pininfarina. It...
In the period between 1960 and 1965, Ferrari was at its absolute prime on the racing circuits. It became the de facto dominant force by winning every single race. The Ferrari 250 LM made its debut at the tail end of this dynasty in 1964, and is considered to this...
Before the Bugatti Veyron, there was the stunning W12 concept car from the Volkswagen which was the first full-blown supercar...
A striking midnight blue 1931 Cadillac 452A owned by 90-year-old Charles Gillet of Lutherville, Maryland, was awarded the Best in...
Photo: Courtesy of the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen In 1983 Matt Jones of Livingston, Texas, received an unexpected telephone call from a man in Porterville, California. The man said, “I hear you’re interested in Alfa Romeos, and I have a Disco Volante I want to sell.”...
1984 Toleman TG184-01 When the Grand Prix circus returned to Europe after the American races in 1984, Ayrton Senna was...
1990 Penske PC19-Ilmor Chevrolet I first saw Roger Penske racing a Maserati Birdcage at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut. He...
The Porsche 911 GT1 Evo is considered one of the standout racing cars from the 1990s, and this example, chassis 117 is notably one of the more successful ones with a remarkable race history. Take a look at this video to explore the fascinating story behind this legendary racing car...
The name of Noel Macklin is writ large in the history of British sporting cars. Marques such as Eric-Campbell, Silver...
For decades, Porsche has established itself as a renowned car manufacturer, celebrated for its adaptability and agility. It has consistently...
Stock car icon Dale Earnhardt, two-time Indy 500 champion Gordon Johncock, sports car and F5000 legend Brian Redman and pioneering open-wheel racer Gaston Chevrolet will lead a class of eight racing legends inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame when the organization stages its annual enshrinement ceremony, June 12, 2002...
Mike Lawrence There’s a general feeling that endurance racing is about to enter a new age. Porsche is back and...
This painting shows the Talbot Lago driven by Louis Rosier being tended by a mechanic at the very first World...
As a successful businessman and experienced amateur driver, Piero Dusio started Cisitalia, officially known as Consorzio Industriale Sportive Italia. The company employed a wealth of talent to develop limited production sports cars that were based around upgraded Fiat components. Cisitalia’s first product was the D46, a small single seater which...
The 458 Speciale joins the Ferrari range alongside the 458 Italia and 458 Spider and, like all special-series Ferraris, is...
At the Prescott Hillclimb on May 9, 1948, a truly momentous career began with the first hillclimb run (in a...
The genesis for Volkswagen’s near-ubiquitous Transporter, or Microbus, was a combination of post-war necessity and the clever instincts of a Dutch importer. After World War II, VW’s Wolfsburg factory was in disarray and taken over by the Allied forces. While offered to a number of British and American car companies...
The glorious sunshine and exceptional calibre of racing stars brought motorsport enthusiasts out in their thousands to visit Race Retro...
This year is the 50th anniversary of the 911. Its first public viewing was at the September 1963 Frankfurt Auto...
Photo: Steve Oom I had heard about them for years, but had never seen one in the metal. Sure, actually seeing a front-wheel-drive Alvis was not at the forefront of my mind, but in that same mind the car had taken on a sort of legendary status. I had read...
