By Will Silk Bugatti is one of the most famous marques in the history of automobile manufacture, and Classic Cars...
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2011 took place May 20-22 on the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este and...
By Art Evans I was saddened to learn that Pete Lovely died on May 16, 2011. He was a wonderful friend and a great competitor. I understand that he passed on peacefully with his two daughters at his side. Pete’s beloved wife, Nevele, died in 2008. Some friends remarked to...
By Paolo D’Alessio and edited by Louis Galanos Gianpiero Moretti is the last real “gentleman driver” of our times. During...
Auctions America by RM held its inaugural spring auction at Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana on May 12-15, 2011....
Over the past 100 years, Chevrolet has been responsible for many significant designs that have helped shape automotive history. The bowtie logo has adorned many iconic shapes of motoring, from the early Classic Six to the legendary Bel Air and the Corvettes. Even some of Chevrolet’s designers, such as Harley...
Report by Rick Carey, Auction Editor Palm Beach, now in its ninth year, was the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s first continuously...
Renault RS11 Car: Renault RS11 / Engine: Turbocharged 900 V6 / Maker: Renault / Bore X Stroke: 86 mm X 42.8...
Grand Prix Racing Cars MODEL MARQUE YEAR WHEELBASE TRACK (Front) TRACK (Rear) Alfa Romeo P2 Alfa Romeo 1924 2624 mm 1302 mm 1245 mm Alfa Romeo P3 Alfa Romeo 1932 2642 mm 1346 mm 1346 mm Alfa Romeo Bitmotore Alfa Romeo 1935 2800 mm 1380 mm 1380 mm Alfa-Romeo 158...
The inaugural RM Auctions Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este auction will be held 21 May, 2011 on the banks of Lake...
By Will Silk with Photos by Christopher Walsh The first annual Castaway Critters Exotic Car Show was held Saturday April...
Story by Leigh Dorrington The story of the Indianapolis 500 is the story of America in a pivotal century—the beginning of the American Century. A rural nation rushing to embrace industrialization. Farm boys, fairgrounds and big city promoters. Seat of the pants courage and genuine genius. Foreign invasions—so to speak—and...
Interview by Will Silk and photos courtesy of Forgotten Fiberglass Chuck Tatum was what you could say “at the right...
1990 Penske PC19-Ilmor Chevrolet I first saw Roger Penske racing a Maserati Birdcage at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut. He...
The most famous race on earth may have a checkered past as part of the World Championship, but foreign flavor runs throughout the history of the Indianapolis 500 David Bruce-Brown finished 3rd in the inaugural 500 with this Fiat. Photo: IMS Photo A century ago, the Indianapolis 500 was conceived as...
Hero is far too modest a word to describe Eddie Rickenbacker. Racing driver, World War 1 ace, Medal of Honor...
Parnelli is not his real name. Rufus Jones’ middle name is Parnell. His mother named him after a Judge Parnell whom she admired. Jones’ friend, Billy Calder, added the “i” to his middle name to make a name change when Parnelli wanted to race while underage. I remember drivers in...
It is a given that motor sport flourishes in countries that are both affluent and mindful of technology. In the...
May 2011 Among the traditions of the Indianapolis 500 is the annual Front Row photo op on the Monday after...
Greg Smith is a long time vintage racing enthusiast and runs a restoration shop that has traditionally specialized in European machinery. His taste is eclectic and his breadth of knowledge is impressive, spanning the gamut from Bugatti to OHC Maudslay with loads of experience in between. About 10 years ago...
Mario Andretti Rick Mears Photo: Jim Hatfield 1 Gates at Indianapolis Motor Speedway open for practice for the first Indy...
The Formula Junior category was introduced in Italy in 1958 by Count Giovanni Lurani, and in 1959, it became an International Formula. Shortly thereafter, in 1960, the British began to take a serious interest in the category, beginning the rivalry between British and Italian cars. The original FIA Formula Junior...
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA February 19–20, 2011 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...
Palm Beach International Raceway, Palm Beach, FL February 10–13, 2011 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article...
Monaco, Monte Carlo January 26–February 2, 2011 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK January 13–16, 2011 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
When he contests the 24 Hours Nürburgring this June, sharing a car with his sons Johannes and Ferdinand, Hans-Joachim Stuck...
Following the enthusiastic response from racers to the launch of the JD Classics Challenge, the new Historic race series for Groups 1 and 2, and Group A Touring Cars from 1977–’85, have come widespread requests to extend the eligibility back to 1972. Duncan Wiltshire of Motor Racing Legends, the company...