This year seems to be littered with 50-year celebrations of various marques, teams, and occasions in motor racing. The 50th...
Vintage Racecar was asked to play a part in continuing celebrations of 50 Years of the Lister “Knobbly” at the...
Part II We concluded last month’s opening segment of John Wright’s interview with Bruce Kessler as he was preparing to start what would come to be recognized as the defining race of his life. Bruce Kessler Can you describe the main race at Lime Rock in 1957, where you were...
This is the story of a hero who was more heroic than most. You may not have heard of Archie...
July 2010 Lister Jaguar– Brian Lister and the Cars from Cambridge By Paul Skilleter In my humble opinion, this is...
With its revised and corrected rear suspension, the car is a blast to drive especially when steered with the throttle. Photo:...
George Lister & Son was a very old engineering company in my hometown of Cambridge, starting in 1895. I joined...
1959 Costin-Lister BHL133 While the Costin-Lister has proved to be a potent weapon, attention must be paid to both avoiding wheelspin and letting the engine breathe a bit during flat-out sprints. Photo: Peter Collins When speaking to Brian Lister, some years ago, I asked him about the secret of his success....
“Boy’s Own” Racer Personally speaking, I’m not an advocate of racing specials, especially those cars built that have little, or...
Edwin Barton, or “Dick” as he was affectionately known, in deference to the popular 1940s British radio series and the...
With the recent passing of automotive icon Carroll Shelby, it is easy to look at his amazing life through the lens of his greatest achievements—the revered Cobra and GT350 being but two that will immediately pop to mind for most casual enthusiasts. But Shelby’s career as a constructor and team...