2023-12-06 07:46
It was no surprise that the competition-bred Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing coupe set the world afire upon its debut, with its scintillating bodywork stretched over lightweight space-fra… Read More
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2023-12-06 07:46
This coming Friday, December 8, RM Sotheby’s will be offering a rare opportunity for bidders to own two iconic vehicles: a McLaren P1 and a Porsche 918 Spyder, both of which are finish… Read More
2023-12-06 07:46
Jump on board a marvelous Jaguar XJR-12 Group C monster during a qualifying session of the Group C Racing series at Circuit Paul Ricard!
The post Watch This Onboard Footage 1990 Jaguar XJR… Read More
2023-12-05 05:01
So, you want to drive in the Mille Miglia? OK…you need a car. A model built between 1927 and 1957 (when the MM was an open-road race). And if you want all the perks that go with a Mi… Read More
2023-12-04 16:47
It was no surprise that the competition-bred Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing coupe set the world afire upon its debut, with its scintillating bodywork stretched over lightweight space-frame co… Read More
2023-12-04 07:20
Where to Buy
RMD is currently offering a one-off 1980 Porsche 935 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
One-off Porsche 935 “Baby” built by Swedish priva… Read More
2023-12-04 07:03
The Elan, Lotus’s first road car with a steel backbone chassis and fiberglass body, debuted in 1962. Initially praised for exceptional road capabilities, it later spawned a racing vers… Read More
2023-12-04 07:03
In 1985 Automobili Lamborghini was working on Project 132, with the intention of succeeding the Countach at the top of the Lamborghini range. Starting from scratch, designer Marcello Gandini… Read More
2023-12-01 07:06
The 908/3 prototype was built for the sole purpose of winning the Targa Florio and Nürburgring legs of the world Championship. The 908 specialized in lightweight design through the use… Read More
2023-12-01 07:06
Enjoy the beautiful sound of the 3.0-litre Cosworth DFV V8 engine in the 1976 McLaren M26, as it attacks the Goodwood hillclimb course at full throttle!
The post Watch 1976 McLaren M26 Atta… Read More
2023-11-30 22:01
Dubbed as the ‘White Collection,’ is an extraordinary collection comprised of 56 Porsches finished in various shades of white. The collector behind this impressive assembly had a… Read More
2023-11-30 07:03
Here’s a video of a 1990 Mercedes Sauber C11 and its 750hp biturbo V8 roaring around the track during Le Mans Classic 2023.
The post Brutal V8 Sounds From The Mercedes Sauber C11 appe… Read More
2023-11-30 07:03
Ferruccio Lamborghini’s challenge to Ferrari began in 1964 with the 350GT, but it was the introduction of the Miura, often considered the pioneer of the supercar category, that firmly… Read More
2023-11-29 06:24
At the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, everyone’s attention were fixed into this Dodge Viper GTS-R that not only sounds epic but also looks very eye-catching thanks to its iconic Play… Read More
2023-11-29 06:24
The FXX was conceived as an experimental prototype exclusively available to a limited group of Ferrari’s most discerning clients. Those selected to test the car demonstrated both a pas… Read More
2023-11-28 22:46
Peter and Merle Mullin, founders of the Mullin Automotive Museum, were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Historic Motoring Awards ceremony at The Dorchester in London on… Read More
2023-11-28 03:19
All images courtesy of © McKlein Publishing
Now in its 24th year of publication, McKlein Publishing’s annual calendar Motorsport Classic 2024 brings you some of the most inspiring… Read More
2023-11-28 03:07
Let’s face facts here, North America, both Canada and the USA, don’t exactly have the rabid love of motorsports that many other countries and continents do. Sure, Formula 1 is ga… Read More
2023-11-27 19:55
The Iso Grifo automobile emerged from the visionary collaboration between engineer Giotto Bizzarrini and entrepreneur Renzo Rivolta. Its inception in 1963 marked the establishment of Iso Aut… Read More
2023-11-27 06:47
The Porsche 964 Carrera RS Clubsport, also known as the N/GT, is a rare lightweight 911 from the early 1990s. It comes equipped with a 3.6-litre naturally aspirated ‘M64/03’ flat… Read More
2023-11-27 06:47
Featuring state-of-the-art components and a robust 6.9-litre V8 engine generating over 600 horsepower, Marcos Mantara LM600 is a sight to behold. Watch the video to learn more about this car… Read More
2023-11-25 17:06
By: Jessica Wendland
No shopping allowed
While everyone was shopping black Friday deals the Day after Thanksgiving, some of us were on the way to a Norcal Shelby Club (Northern California Re… Read More
2023-11-24 23:24
Credit – BarnFinds.com
I saw my first Bricklin in 1974. Lit up under the Southern California sun, a local specialty dealership was featuring this gleaming Safety Orange plasticized wed… Read More
2023-11-24 23:21
Credit: Jessica Lynn Walker, courtesy of Stratus AuctionsIf you’ve never seen a Lancia Stratos in person, you owe it to yourself to seek one out. The Stratos is one of those cars that… Read More
2023-11-24 17:30
Lunaz proudly presents a concept for the world’s most sustainable Aston Martin: an upcycled and elevated DB6. Its silent, powerful 375 bhp electric powertrain and wealth of innovative… Read More
2023-11-24 03:42
The European circuit-racing scene has shut down for the Winter, so car fans have to get their fix elsewhere- this show; sponsored by Lancaster Insurance (one of the leaders in Classic car In… Read More
2023-11-24 03:37
There are three people who you acknowledge as important to the marque when you see a Rolls-Royce. There is Charles Stewart Rolls, Henry Royce, and Eleanor Thornton. Who is Eleanor Thornton… Read More
2023-11-23 23:19
At the start of this month, Historic Sportscar Racing hosted one of the most anticipated races of their season: The HSR 24 Hours of Daytona. Much like the real 24 Hours of Daytona that kick… Read More
2023-11-23 06:41
This Porsche 996 GT3 RSR, one of three special factory works car for Freisinger Motorsport, participated in Le Mans and the 2004 FIA GT Championship, achieving notable podium finishes, inclu… Read More
2023-11-23 06:41
The Maserati MC20 made its debut in 2022, developed through a collaborative effort between Maserati and the motorsport engineering company Dallara. The design work took place internally at C… Read More
2023-11-23 06:41
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer this iconic 1990 Porsche 962C – Brun Motorsport for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The eight and final example of Brun Mo… Read More
2023-11-22 17:55
Reopened on January 20th of 2023, the Automobili Lamborghini Museum continues to wow visitors with its redesign and new layout. The opening day marked the start of Lamborghini’s 60th-a… Read More
2023-11-22 06:29
The 904 featured in this video from Revs Institute was the one that raced in the 1964 Sebring race while being driven by Briggs Cunningham and Lake Underwood. Watch as race driver Gunnar Jea… Read More
2023-11-22 06:29
The 993 Porsche 911 GT2, initially named GT, was built to comply with homologation regulations for the GT2 class racing, which had imposed a ban on all-wheel-drive vehicles by the mid-1990s… Read More
2023-11-21 06:42
More expensive than the 300 SL sports car and nearly twice the price of the top-of-the-line Cadillac of its era, the Mercedes-Benz 300 S stood as the epitome of exclusivity. Introduced in 19… Read More
2023-11-21 06:42
Ahead of the Las Vegas GP, Lando Norris was given the rare opportunity to Ayrton Senna’s championship-winning McLaren MP4/6 on the scenic Sonoma Raceway at the Velocity Invitational. W… Read More
2023-11-21 03:09
Since its launch in Japan in 1992, the WRX (World Rally Experimental) has taken the world by storm. The WRX was Subaru’s weapon to take on World Rally competition. The WRX took three… Read More
2023-11-21 02:58
Before Ferrari, before Maserati, before Italy’s Motor Valley…there was Stanguellini. The heritage of this historic family business is preserved in a marvelous museum in Modena… Read More
2023-11-20 18:36
High Expectations
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was meant to be spectacular and it did not disappoint. Looking at the finishing order, with Charles second behind Max Verstappen and ahead of Sergi… Read More
2023-11-17 17:04
At the World Finals 2023, Lamborghini is unveiling the Huracán STO SC 10° Anniversario, an exemplary Lamborghini Ad Personam Opera Unica celebrating a decade of Squadra Corse and… Read More
2023-11-17 05:55
The first Z06 was actually an option package first offered with the 1963 Corvette. The package was developed by Corvette’s legendary lead engineer and racing advocate Z0ra A… Read More
2023-11-17 05:55
Listen to the glorious 2.4-litre V6 engine a Ferrari Dino 246 S as it races up the hillclimb course at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The post Listen To The Glorious 2.4-litre V6 Engine Of… Read More
2023-11-16 23:17
We all love classic sports cars. That’s pretty evident because you’re reading this article, on a site dedicated to classic and vintage sports cars! Many of the cars that we featu… Read More
2023-11-16 19:40
Words by Jessica Wendland
Upon arriving at the Velocity Invitational, I was immediately struck by the pulsating energy that filled the air. The event’s picturesque setting at the Sonom… Read More
2023-11-16 08:14
McLaren Automotive has revealed its most ambitious and exacting bespoke livery ever – the astonishingly complex 3-7-59 Theme. An elaborate paint livery is what celebrates McLaren… Read More
2023-11-16 04:16
Where to Buy
RMD is now offering a 1972 Schnitzer BMW CSL 3.5 liter Group 2 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Genuine early Schnitzer BMW CSL Group 2 built for P… Read More
2023-11-16 04:16
Watch two Porsche 908/3 Group 6 Prototypes racing around a track.
The post Watch 1970 Porsche 908/3 Group 6 Prototype On Track appeared first on Sports Car Digest Read More
2023-11-16 04:16
The Ferrari F12tdf is a faster, lighter and more powerful special edition of the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Ferrari says the car has been created in homage to the legendary Tour de France road… Read More
2023-11-15 18:06
Whether behind the wheel of the Chiron or Veyron, the Bugatti ownership experience transcends driving. Seamlessly blending elegance and cutting-edge technology, a Bugatti intensifies the emo… Read More
2023-11-15 04:40
At the Velocity Invitational event in Sonoma, Ford revealed the GT MkIV, the ultimate evolution of the Mk II. This track-exclusive powerhouse boasts over 800 horsepower and carries a stagger… Read More
2023-11-15 04:40
Unveiled at the 1959 London Motor Show, the DB4GT, with a shorter wheelbase and reduced weight, debuted victoriously at Silverstone with Stirling Moss behind the wheel, setting the stage for… Read More
2023-11-14 17:58
Velocity Invitational saw a return to its roots at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California the weekend of November 10-12, 2023. Dubbed the ‘West Coast Goodwood’ by some car enthusi… Read More
2023-11-14 02:11
In a nation known for heritage and historic preservation, the Museo Nicolis stands near the top of all car collections. The hundreds of historic autos, and thousands of additional items on… Read More
2023-11-14 02:10
The Barn Find of a Lifetime
There is just something about a weathered, unrestored original car that is intriguing. When presented a at car show, the beat-up original car (much to the chagri… Read More
2023-11-13 19:25
The year 1988 beckoned for the presence of an automotive marvel, the Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (QV), a cherished relic amongst the limited production of approximately 610 Quat… Read More
2023-11-13 07:31
The F12berlinetta is the third-generation Ferrari GT which follows the 599 GTB Fiorano and 550 Maranello. When released, Ferrari called it the fastest Ferrari ever built and cited a lap time… Read More
2023-11-13 07:31
Witness Formula One sensation Lando Norris drive Alain Prost’s McLaren MP4/2, the car in which Prost secured a second-place finish in the 1984 Formula 1 World Championship by a mere ha… Read More
2023-11-13 07:30
The Mercedes CLK GTR was once the world’s most expensive production car and it rarely gets the recognition that it deserves. Owning a single CLK GTR is an impressive achievement in its… Read More
2023-11-09 17:22
Leaving on top
The multiple title-winning Aston Martin Vantage GTE recorded a double-podium finish on its final appearance in the FIA World Endurance Championship [WEC], in the season-ending… Read More
2023-11-09 06:57
During the recent Goodwood Revival event, Sir Jackie Stewart had the opportunity to be reunited with his championship-winning Tyrrell 006/2. Witness the racing legend in action as he takes a… Read More
2023-11-09 06:57
In a chance partnership, Shelby American and the Hertz Corporation devised a plan to provide motorists with the ability to hop into the driver seat of a special edition 1966 Shelby GT350, kn… Read More
2023-11-08 06:20
The Ferrari F50 is a supercar that conceptually resembles a Formula 1 single-seater. It offers an exhilarating driving experience, characterized by exceptional balance and a sensory pac… Read More
2023-11-08 06:20
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Ford Motor Company developed the Ford GT, with the GT40 Concept unveiled at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. This concept paid… Read More
2023-11-07 05:42
The McLaren P1 is a remarkable hypercar that has been recognized as a landmark both for McLaren and the development of high-performance hybrid vehicles. Now, there’s an open-top versio… Read More
2023-11-07 05:42
For years, many people were baffled when they opened up the Guinness Book of Records and discovered that the world’s fastest accelerating car was a none other than a Ford – and a… Read More
2023-11-06 20:54
Where to Buy
RMD is currently offering a 2007 Porsche 997 GT3 RSR for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
One of only 37 ultimate GTE (GT2) class Porsche 997 RSR built… Read More
2023-11-06 18:30
A genuine display of vehicle craftsmanship and ingenuity, The Nationales Auto Museum: The Loh Collection, showcases an assemblage of approximately 150 automobiles that chronicle 135 years of… Read More
2023-11-06 06:16
Introduced in 1973, the RSR was a factory-built racing car based on the 911 chassis. The 2.8 RSR looks different from a standard 2.7 RS because of its massive fender flares, central oil-cool… Read More
2023-11-06 06:16
The Ferrari 250 LM, designed for Le Mans and unveiled at the 1963 Paris Salon, served as an early precursor to the surge of high-displacement rear-engine supercars that would emerge. Watch i… Read More
2023-11-03 16:43
One of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s latest exhibits, “Corvettes in Competition: Racing America’s Sports Car,” continues to create quite a buzz. The collection rev… Read More
2023-11-03 04:27
Carroll Shelby, renowned for creating the iconic Cobra, conceived the idea of infusing his Shelby touch into Ford’s newly hot Mustang, leading to a perfect partnership. In 1967, the Mu… Read More
2023-11-03 04:27
Watch this 1992 Lola T92/10, featuring a naturally aspirated Judd GV10 3.5L V10 engine, racing hard during the Le Mans Classic 2023. This car was the one that competed in the 1992 24 Hours o… Read More
2023-11-03 04:27
The Ferrari F50 stands out as a supercar that closely resembles a Formula 1 single-seater on a conceptual level. It delivers an exhilarating driving experience, combining exceptional balance… Read More
2023-11-01 16:14
McLaren’s 60th-anniversary celebrations will continue into its 60th year by introducing a new range of options available on all newly ordered series-production models. A package of 60t… Read More
2023-11-01 05:11
The latest version of the Porsche 935 was officially unveiled in 2018 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in California, during the Rennsport Reunion VI. This unveiling coincided with Porsche’s… Read More
2023-11-01 05:11
The Porsche 911 GT2 Evo stood as the highest specification ever manufactured for any air-cooled Porsche. Crafted for FIA GT1 competition, it featured a twin-turbocharged 3.6L flat-6 engine… Read More
2023-10-31 17:01
2023 SEMA show, Oct. 31-Nov. 3
Celebrating a multi-decade legacy of rallying successes, the showcase vehicles will appear alongside other Nissan concepts and production models in the Las Veg… Read More
2023-10-31 07:08
In 1960, Ferrari introduced the 250 GTE 2+2, marking its foray into the four-seater market to compete with rivals like Aston Martin and Maserati. This model was born from the immensely succe… Read More
2023-10-31 07:08
The Rennsport Reunion 7, which took place at Laguna Seca from September 27 to October 1, was extra special as it coincided with both Porsche’s 75th anniversary and the 60th anniversary… Read More
2023-10-30 21:12
From the day it was formed in 1909, Bugatti has embodied exquisite design, with founder Ettore Bugatti hailing from a family of acclaimed artists. Ettore’s grandfather, Giovanni, was a… Read More
2023-10-30 05:42
The Super Dart 400 was built on a 1957 300C Chrysler chassis and proudly featured a 400-horsepower Chrysler Hemi engine under the hood, complete with two substantial 4-barrel carburetors. Th… Read More
2023-10-30 05:42
The 250 GT Lusso, introduced at the 1962 Paris Salon, is among the most exquisite vehicles to bear Ferrari’s prancing horse emblem. A product of Pininfarina’s design and Scagliet… Read More
2023-10-30 05:42
Watch this 1993 FERRARI F93A filmed in action at the 2011 Modena Trackday at the Nürburgring and 2013 Modena Trackday at Spa-Francorchamps.
The post Listen To The V12 Symphony Of 1993… Read More
2023-10-27 21:00
Goodyear has announced a long-term tire supply agreement with Masters Historic Racing, one of the world’s leading promoters of historic motorsport. The tire supply agreement builds on… Read More
2023-10-27 07:11
The Lamborghini Veneno is a limited-edition supercar, created by Italian automaker Lamborghini in 2013, as a tribute to the company’s 50th anniversary. It is based on the Aventador pla… Read More
2023-10-27 07:11
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… Read More
2023-10-26 15:50
Auto e Moto d’Epoca
Automobili Lamborghini will be in the spotlight at the 40th edition of the Auto e Moto d’Epoca classic car show from October 26 to 29 and for the first time i… Read More
2023-10-26 14:54
In the world of high-performance sports cars, few experiences can match the exhilaration of driving an open-top Barchetta. With their sleek and aggressive designs, blistering acceleration, a… Read More
2023-10-25 15:57
Zoom Zoom lives on
Without a doubt, the love of driving is in the DNA of every designer and engineer at Mazda, and their passion is most visible in the world’s best-selling roadster, t… Read More
2023-10-25 06:34
The Shelby 427 Cobra’s sustained dominance on the racetrack forced Chevrolet engineers to respond with a 427-cubic-inch engine for the Corvette. This involved enlarging the original 39… Read More
2023-10-25 06:34
On the last day of the 2023 Goodwood Revival, heavy rain drenched the event as a group of racing cars, including Cobras, Corvettes, a Lister, and a TVR, fiercely competed on the wet Goodwood… Read More
2023-10-24 07:02
Ferruccio Lamborghini’s challenge to Ferrari began in 1964 with the 350GT, but it was the introduction of the Miura, often considered the pioneer of the supercar category, that firmly… Read More
2023-10-24 07:02
New onboard 4K video of some of the most legendary cars that raced at the world’s most toughest endurance race in the world: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Watch and enjoy the pure raw sound… Read More
2023-10-23 18:50
Every year, the 1000 Miglia has some surprises in store. The passage through Genoa, with a view of the port and a parade along the seafront, will be the absolute novelty of the coming editio… Read More
2023-10-21 07:13
On the eve of the Finali Mondiali, which takes place at the Mugello Circuit between October 24 and 30, Ferrari will present the 296 Challenge, the ninth model in the history of the Ferrari C… Read More
2023-10-20 07:49
While the “Flux Capacitor” in the time-machine Delorean (Back to the Future) might be a bit of Hollywood trickery, the next chapter of Delorean is not, according to Kathryn DeLor… Read More
2023-10-20 05:49
Watch as James Taylor from CAR magazine seizes the extraordinary opportunity to pilot the magnificent 1987 Shell-Dunlop Porsche 962 on the renowned Goodwood Motor Circuit.
The post Driving… Read More
2023-10-20 05:49
The LaFerrari stands out as a technological showcase and defining vehicle of the marque. It was first unveiled in 2013 as a limited-edition hypercar, sporting Ferrari’s first-eve… Read More
2023-10-19 17:51
Settled amongst the untamed landscape of the American West, an illustrious procession of Bugatti models shines regardless of the unpredictable – and in some cases extreme – weath… Read More
2023-10-19 05:18
De Tomaso not only produced road cars but also offered Panteras configured for FIA’s Group 3, Group 4, and Group 5 categories. Launched in 1972 with assistance from former Ferrari Form… Read More
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