Porsche reprints original driver’s manuals
Porsche Classic has reprinted more than 700 original driver’s manuals. In doing so, Porsche has provided first-hand documentation for virtually all its early models, starting with the 356 from 1952 right the way…
'Drive it Day' at the Sunday Scramble
The second Sunday Scramble of the year at Bicester Heritage last weekend celebrated ‘Drive It Day’, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Club’s day of automotive indulgence dedicated to the UK classic car…
The Graphite 'Gullwing'
This car was supplied new in September 1955 to Mercedes-Benz Distributors USA of New York City and was delivered finished in red with a black leather interior. Factory-fitted options included high-gloss…
One-of-a-kind Ferrari by Zagato
The Zagato coachwork is striking and is defined by its angular lines and targa-style roof, and reminiscent in some ways to Michelotti’s Daytona NART Spiders, yet with a character all its own. In 1974, it was exhibited…
The Spirit of Montjuïc
A couple of weekends ago, the Espíritu de Montjuïc took place at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, launching this season’s Peter Auto series. In 2004, Peter Auto introduced Classic Endurance Racing…
The battle-scarred General
The General Lee is a 1969 Dodge Charger from the television series, and more recently the film of The Dukes of Hazzard. The car appeared in all but one episode of the television show…
One of the most important Alfa Romeo racing cars ever
The Tipo 33 TT 12 made its competition debut in the 1973 season battling with the Ferrari 312P, with Alfa Romeo using the second half of the season to fine tune and develop the car ahead of the 1974 season…
Racing 'striipes' for your feet
Based in Santa Cruz, California, STRIIPE make high performance attire for your feet. These American-made socks, crafted from the finest recycled moisture wicking fibres, feature the rich colours, graphics and fine…
Bugatti – which came first: the horseshoe or the egg?
Horseshoe or egg? Not many questions about the French hyper sports car manufacturer Bugatti have been discussed as often as the origin of the iconic radiator grill shape. Did founder and horse enthusiast…
A very potent, patriotic pony
In 1969, Sam Auxier’s red, white and blue 1969 Mustang was a fixture at drag strips across the north east of the United States. Powered by a 427 Tunnel Port engine, the fastback’s match-racing and UDRA Ultra Stock
77th Goodwood Members' Meeting
This year’s Goodwood Members’ Meeting took place at the West Sussex circuit just over a week ago. Goodwood’s opening weekend recreates the atmosphere and camaraderie of the original BARC Meetings…
When Porsche met Concorde
Fifty years since they moved under their own power for the first time, two machines developed in the same era of ambitious, ground-breaking engineering have met as they celebrate a special anniversary…
'Powered by Honda' transformed through animation
Digitas UK has created an animated film showing a variety of Honda-powered vehicles and machines racing against each other. It aims to promote Honda’s leading role in Formula One, following the…
Porsche celebrate the 917 at Goodwood
This weekend sees the Goodwood Motor Circuit host its 77th Member Meeting, and for the first time Porsche is bringing along four examples of its 917 to demonstrate around the track, including the first 917…
'Of Rainbows and Other Monuments' by Clemens Ascher
Clemens Ascher dreamt up ‘this surrealistic and graphic world featuring mysterious monuments, the legendary Ferrari Rainbow and its furious drivers’ – a minimalistic and metaphysical series in three…
The perfect Porsche for Monte Carlo
The previous owner of this beautiful 1967 911 S was interested in the model’s 1960s sporting pedigree and was a particular fan of the legendary factory driver and 1967 European rally champion, Vic Elford…
Gerry Marshall’s furious Firenza
In April 2005 the motor racing world lost one of its most unforgettable characters when the legendary Gerry Marshall passed away while in the process of testing a Chevrolet Camaro at Silverstone…