Bonneville, UT Aug. 12-18 George Carlson’s Nash (called “Salt n’ Peppers”) holds the Fuel Comp. Coupe Record of 161.699 mph.Photo:...
1935 Maserati 4CS Photo: Peter Collins Ken Painter’s 1935 Maserati 4CS has had a highly active and dramatic existence, and...
If the recent Monterey auctions are any indication, ’80s-like record prices are back, and racecars are leading the way. Over the course of the three-day Monterey Historics weekend, Christie’s, RM Auctions and Brooks each held their premiere North American auctions with significant racecars dominating each auction and record sales figures...
I see that Sylvester Stallone has given up the idea of making a movie about Formula One and is looking...
Salt. Since the earliest days of recorded history, salt has in one form or another shaped the course of human...
Maserati was the honored marque at the August Monterey Historic Automobile Races for the second time since 1988, and the company’s impending return to the North American market ensured its place on center stage at the 27th annual celebration of America’s premier historic racing event. An example of almost every...
To me, and all of us who knew him and worked with him at Shelby American, Dave MacDonald was much...
October 2000 A French Kiss With Death By Michael Keyser with Jonathan Williams If you’re a fan of Steve McQueen...
Cisitalia’s back, and we’re not kidding. The prestigious marque, whose cars so nearly won the Mille Miglia at its first attempt in 1947, is to come back again in 2000, thanks to the four Argentine-born children of the late Piero Dusio, racing driver and Cisitalia founder. Dusio’s children have decided...
John Surtees Barney Oldfield 1 Jim Clark wins his third straight USGP at Watkins Glen, New York, this time driving...
While the entry for the July 21-23 running of the Coys Historic Festival at Silverstone was not up to previous...
Prices are based on an average of values submitted by our panel of expert consultants who this month include: Jack Boxstrom RM Auctions (613) 476-9132 Lance Coren Certified Appraiser (310) 370-4114 Kent Bain Vintage Racing Services (203) 377-1658 These prices are suggested guidelines, they are not absolute. Individual prices may...
In 1966 Ford made good on the early promise of the GT40, winning both LeMans and the Constructor’s Championship for...
If you have been watching the value of the US dollar against the British pound, and against the other major...
RM Auctions at Fisherman’s Wharf 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe $4,000,000 1964 Fiat Abarth Racer Replica $8,000 1972 Shadow Mk 2/3 Can-Am $190,000 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS $240,000 1966 Porsche 906 $270,000 1969 Porsche 917 (ex-Steve McQueen) $1,200,000 1970 McLaren M8C Can-Am $140,000 1971 OTAS Abarth Grand Prix Coupe...
One of the last surviving men who helped forge the so-called Golden Age of motor racing has passed away. 1950s...
For all its color and commotion, which I do enjoy, I also like vintage racing for the moments of quiet...
Seattle, WA July 1-3 Ted Boskovitch in his 1960 Lotus 18 F.Jr. does his part to keep the infield neat and trimmed.Photo: Bob Dunsmore 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...
New Zealander Howden Ganley competed in 35 Grand Prix events between 1971 and 1974, raced in a number of major...
Elkhart Lake, WI July 20-23 The 1967 Corvette of Steve Prewitt chases the flame-belching 1966 Corvette of Ray Mulacek.Photo: Walt...
It is regarded as the classic 1950s Grand Prix car. It was never the fastest; never the most powerful. Two other GP marques, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz, won more races while the Maserati 250F was campaigned by the factory. But only just. No Formula One car was ever raced in more...
Considered by many to be one of the greatest periods in motor racing history, the late ’30s saw epic battles...