2023-09-29 07:08
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2023-09-29 07:08
The Mostro pays homage to Maserati’s centenary and a legendary racing car from the brand’s history, the Maserati 450 S Coupé Zagato “Monster.” This iconic vehi… Read More
2023-09-29 07:08
To commemorate 40 years of Ferrari, Enzo tasked his design team with creating a supercar that could bring racing car technology to the streets. Notably, this car was crafted with only the mo… Read More
2023-09-29 02:42
The Detroit Concours is an annual celebration that pays tribute to the heart and soul of the Motor City and its rich automotive culture. That’s why this year’s celebration shine… Read More
2023-09-28 08:13
The Ferrari 512 BB/LM is a racing-exclusive limited production version of the Berlinetta Boxer. It features a 5.0-liter F102B flat-twelve engine derived from the 512 BB, enhanced with forged… Read More
2023-09-28 08:13
The Porsche 934, first introduced in 1976, was the Group 4 GT race version of the Typ 930 Turbo road car. Group 4 in 1976 rules insisted that four hundred 930 Turbo road/street cars mus… Read More
2023-09-27 22:20
Aston Martin Valhalla, the ultra-luxury brand’s first series production mid-engine supercar, is reaping the benefits of the world’s fastest laboratory, Formula 1®. Technologi… Read More
2023-09-27 02:51
It just seems right. Visually stunning historic autos, set against the scenery of California’s Sonoma County.
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2023-09-26 15:28
The Charente area of South-Western France is mostly a sleepy, quintessentially French area, a land of gently winding rivers and rolling hills studded with vines, famed for the Cognac associ… Read More
2023-09-26 05:25
Watch the remastered highlights of the 1977 Belgian Grand Prix at the Zolder circuit. The race was claimed by Gunnar Nilsson driving the Lotus 78, with Niki Lauda in the Ferrari 312T2 securi… Read More
2023-09-26 05:25
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss made its debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, representing a lightweight speedster iteration of the SLR that is not only powe… Read More
2023-09-25 07:28
In mid-2006, Maserati unveiled its $1.7 million supercar, a track-only variant of the World Championship-winning Maserati MC12, known as the Corse. This exclusive model was exclusively offer… Read More
2023-09-25 07:28
The Porsche 908/3 Spyder was basically conceived for tight twisty circuits that demanded high levels of maneuverability. See it in action as it traverses the twisty roads of the Bernina Pass… Read More
2023-09-24 07:29
Formally McCall’s Motorworks Revival, the rebranded “Motorlux” gathering in its second year, acted as the Monterey Car Week “starting line” for many of its soci… Read More
2023-09-24 02:09
Ken Miles drove this car. So did Phil Hill, Bruce McLaren, and Chris Amon.
It began life as one of the original aluminum monocoque cars built by Abbey Panels in Coventry, England. In 1964 th… Read More
2023-09-24 02:07
It’s tough being British. The lackluster cuisine and stoic monarchy don’t help. Though they did give us the Beatles, Fish and Chips, and the James Bond franchise. For the most p… Read More
2023-09-22 18:56
A journey through some of Italy’s most beautiful locations
Automobili Lamborghini just hosted its “Giro Polo Storico” for international customers and their classic Lamborgh… Read More
2023-09-22 08:05
Developed by Oreca & Reynard Motorsport in Europe, the Chrysler Viper GTS-R was the first real attempt to race the Dodge Viper. Listen to its naturally aspirated 8-liter V10 engine roar… Read More
2023-09-22 08:05
McLaren is a household name when it comes to supercars, with nearly their entire lineup being supercars or hypercars. The MP4-12C ran from 2011 to 2014, and makes use of Formula 1 technology… Read More
2023-09-21 07:55
The Porsche 911 GT1 was specifically created for competition in the GT1 class of sportscar racing. It boasts a twin-turbo flat-six engine that produces an impressive 600 horsepower. Listen t… Read More
2023-09-19 07:56
On the weekend closest to Ettore Bugatti’s birthdate, 15th September 1881, Molsheim in Alsace becomes the center of a three-day festivity, celebrating Ettore’s indelible mark on… Read More
2023-09-19 07:50
The 2023 Goodwood Revival featured the Fordwater Trophy race, marking 60 years of the Porsche 911. The race showcased 30 early 901 and 911 models, all running on sustainable fuels. Watch and… Read More
2023-09-19 07:50
The R-Type Continental was as rare a sight in the 1950s as it is today – but it went down in history as a benchmark Bentley, and the embodiment of the brand’s grand touring DNA… Read More
2023-09-19 04:34
Story by Roger Dixon. Images by Roger Dixon & Autolook.
Viva l’ItaliaTurin, Italy’s `Motor City` renowned for its Baroque architecture, grand boulevards, and beautiful piazz… Read More
2023-09-18 08:07
The Porsche 935 K3 was constructed by German tuner, Kremer Racing, in accordance with Group 5 regulations. Its notable achievement includes winning the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, beating all… Read More
2023-09-18 08:07
Where to Buy
RMD is now offering a 1959 Lotus 15 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
One of only 7 Series 3 Lotus 15 built
Excellent period competition history inc… Read More
2023-09-18 08:07
Since 1966, pretty much every supercar of note came from within Europe. Many of these supercars were known to be temperamental, with service intervals as short as 3,000 miles, and many an en… Read More
2023-09-16 19:07
A legend is born
It’s quite possibly the world’s most coveted sports car from the golden era of endurance racing: the Ferrari 250 GTO. Produced in the 1960s, this exceptional aut… Read More
2023-09-15 06:27
The 2023 Goodwood Revival featured the Sussex Trophy showcasing a grid of 1950s sports cars racing. These iconic vehicles, including models from Ferrari, Lotus, Cooper, Lister, and mor… Read More
2023-09-15 06:27
Ford Motor Company developed the Ford GT to commemorate their 100th anniversary. The GT40 Concept they unveiled at the 2002 North American International Auto Show, debut… Read More
2023-09-15 02:48
An impressively curated collection of historic Porsche automobiles wasexhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August. There were historic race cars, a very early Pre-A… Read More
2023-09-15 02:39
Words by: Glen Smale. Images by: Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale
The No. 21 Ferrari 250 GT SWB (1962) of Alexander van der Lof leads a group of Ferraris through the Chicane during the Lavant Cu… Read More
2023-09-14 18:34
In the marque’s 60th anniversary year, the Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder, STO, Tecnica and the newly presented Sterrato set out together for the first time, showcasing the diff… Read More
2023-09-14 07:44
Every so often, Porsche creates a short production run of cars that celebrates the attributes of one of their special models. In 1993, the Stuttgart engineers decided to develop a race versi… Read More
2023-09-14 07:44
Fifty years after securing his third and final Formula 1 championship, Sir Jackie Stewart got reunited with his Tyrrell 006 that led him to that iconic F1 title at the 2023 Goodwood Revival… Read More
2023-09-13 21:09
Twenty years ago, CSRG (Classic Sportscar Racing Group) decided they wanted to work with the then named “Sears Point Raceway” to support the Sonoma, CA community. Since then, CSR… Read More
2023-09-13 17:10
They jokingly say “Nostalgia is a thing of the past”-well not in West Sussex, UK where Goodwood has been reviving its 1950s-60s halcyon days of racing for the past 25 years, 7 y… Read More
2023-09-13 17:10
They jokingly say “Nostalgia is a thing of the past”-well not in West Sussex, UK where Goodwood has been reviving its 1950s-60s halcyon days of racing for the past 25 years, 7 y… Read More
2023-09-13 08:11
Enjoy the sound of a Porsche 911 GT1 as it goes all out racing on a wet Le Mans track. This beautiful machine is powered by a twin-turbocharged flat-six capable of producing 600 horsepower… Read More
2023-09-13 08:11
Introduced at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Centenario was developed by Automobili Lamborghini to celebrate the 100th anniversary of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini’s birth. Wh… Read More
2023-09-12 07:34
Orange hot shoes
Three drivers from the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES along with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown will meet with fans and hit the track at the fourth annua… Read More
2023-09-12 06:40
Watch the wildest moments from the Goodwood Revival 2023 held last weekend.
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2023-09-12 06:40
Unveiled at the prestigious Monterey Historic vintage car races in August 2000, the Saleen S7 was widely hailed as America’s inaugural true supercar. Designed to rival the most ex… Read More
2023-09-11 06:02
The tight streets of Monaco hosted round six of the 1977 Formula One season. The race was won by Jody Scheckter followed by Niki Lauda after coming back from rib injuries which forced him ou… Read More
2023-09-11 04:45
The Maserati MC12 was unveiled in 2004, borrowing the chassis from another Italian masterpiece, the Ferrari Enzo, but unlike the 350 units of the Enzo, with 50 additional units built to… Read More
2023-09-08 16:44
The glamorous Blenheim Palace hosted the highly regarded Salon Privé once more, in a late summer flurry of glorious sunshine in the Oxfordshire countryside. 18 years since the incept… Read More
2023-09-07 20:31
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta is a milestone in the legacy of Enzo Ferrari’s quest for sports car GT perfection. Debuting at the Paris Auto Show in 1968, this masterpiece wa… Read More
2023-09-06 16:34
Lamborghini welcomed VIP guests and visitors to Salon Privé, Blenheim Palace, from 30 August for four days as the Italian super sports marque continues celebrating its 60th anniversar… Read More
2023-09-05 18:26
A year of celebration and change at the home of British Motorsport. Silverstone celebrated 75 years of motorsport at the Northamptonshire circuit, Ever since 1948, when the first license was… Read More
2023-09-05 05:48
This aerodynamic tank-shaped Bugatti that competed in the 1923 French Grand Prix was the predecessor of the famous Bugatti Type 35. Its profile was shaped like an airplane wing and was… Read More
2023-09-05 05:48
The 1977 Spanish Grand Prix was held at the Circuito del Jarama in Madrid, Spain. Relive all the best moments from this Formula One motor race in the video below.
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2023-09-04 06:12
The Porsche 904 Carrera GTS was equipped with an air-cooled 4-cylinder Fuhrmann engine producing around 180bhp. At the time it was considered the most advanced four-cylinder engine ever desi… Read More
2023-09-04 06:12
1959 was a great year for Aston Martin Racing as they secured a one-two finish at the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours with Shelby/Salvadori and Trintignant/Frére. Unfortunate… Read More
2023-09-01 04:07
This particular 1973 Porsche 911 RSR (R7) is the car that achieved a remarkable 4th place finish at Le Mans in 1973, trailing only two Matra MS670s and a Ferrari 312PB, which were on par wit… Read More
2023-09-01 04:03
Introduced alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marked the culmination of the 991 series. This exclusive track-oriented version w… Read More
2023-08-31 22:46
If you had to pick a singular, quintessential Ferrari to represent the pinnacle of their ascendance to the best in sports car design, it would have to be the Lusso. And while Ferrari has bu… Read More
2023-08-30 23:19
Alfa Romeo is delighted to announce the rebirth of the “fuoriserie” (custom-built) 33 Stradale, a genuine manifesto of the Italian brand’s current and future capabilities i… Read More
2023-08-30 16:04
At the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit, the Goodwood Revival pays homage to the illustrious period of motor racing spanning from 1948 to 1966. During this epoch, fashion reached its zenith, me… Read More
2023-08-30 07:25
Ford Europe created the RS200 for 1980s Group B rally racing. This rare car, with a captivating history, remains relatively obscure in the United States. Although few of these vehicles are f… Read More
2023-08-30 07:25
The 1966 Ford Bronco is a production car/truck that captured the vibe of the 1960s, but also projected a future so far reaching no one could have ever predicted it would still be relevant mo… Read More
2023-08-29 20:00
In October of 1969, Datsun started production on the 240Z, a car that would change the face of sports cars forever. The 240Z was a response to Toyota’s 2000GT. A car that was proposed… Read More
2023-08-29 06:23
Relive the best moments from the 1977 United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach, California. The race was won by Mario Andretti who became the only American to win a Formula One race… Read More
2023-08-29 06:23
The GT350 was truly an inspired design, achieved collectively by low-cost alterations and important performance marketing. Stance, stripes and scoop delivered an immediate racing impression… Read More
2023-08-28 20:24
In the coastal town of Seaside, California, junk car enthusiasts from all around the country gathered to celebrate the peculiar: the 2023 Concours d’Lemons. While most automotive shows… Read More
2023-08-28 06:01
At the 1976 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo revealed the final iteration of its series of concept cars based on the race-inspired Tipo 33 Stradale chassis and drivetrain. This final concept, n… Read More
2023-08-28 06:01
Known as “Le Monstre” by the French, this car was built on the Cadillac Series 61 platform with a tubular chassis. Powered by a custom-configured 331 cu.in. V8 engine, it produce… Read More
2023-08-25 21:03
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1967 Lola T70 Mk3B Spyder (GT2) for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
With only 4 examples built, the rarest of all Lola T70
Rac… Read More
2023-08-25 21:02
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1972 Porsche 911 2.5 S/T for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Genuine Porsche 911 S/T with continuous ownership from new
Winner… Read More
2023-08-25 21:02
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1967 Porsche 911R for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The 2nd of only 20 Porsche 911R built
Probably the only unrestored 911R… Read More
2023-08-25 17:07
The sun-drenched greens of the Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Course played host to a mesmerizing automotive spectacle on August 19, 2023—the illustrious Concorso Italiano. Against sprawl… Read More
2023-08-25 10:29
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1971 Lola T212 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Genuine and no “stories” Lola T212 still on its original tub
Co… Read More
2023-08-25 10:29
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1994 Morgan Plus 8 GTR (GT2) for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The “Malvern Monster” – the Morgan Car Comp… Read More
2023-08-25 10:29
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1987 Porsche 962C for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Genuine 1987 Porsche factory built 962C
Swiss Salamin team car with 27 f… Read More
2023-08-25 10:09
Where to Buy
RMD is offering this 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The 49th of only 126 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS examples produced
D… Read More
2023-08-25 10:08
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1972 BMW CSL 3.5 Liter Group 2 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Born as 1972 CS and converted to 3.5 liter CSL Group 2 by T… Read More
2023-08-25 10:07
Where to Buy
Up for sale on RMD is a 2010 Ex-JMW “Dunlop” Aston Martin Vantage GT2. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The sixth of only 10 Aston Martin Vantage… Read More
2023-08-25 10:07
Where to Buy
RMD is offering this 1970 ex-Ronnie Peterson March 701 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Driven by legendary driver Ronnie Peterson in the 1970 Form… Read More
2023-08-25 10:07
Where to Buy
RMD is offering this 1971 Chevron B19 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
One of six B19s delivered in 1971 to Chevron
Triple class winner at the 1972… Read More
2023-08-25 10:07
Where to Buy
RMD is offering this 1972 Lola T280 (DFV) for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The 3rd of only 5 DFV-engined Lola T280 built for the 1972 World Champio… Read More
2023-08-25 06:29
The greatest version of the 959 is, and always will be, the Rothman’s liveried Paris-Dakar racing version. Built in 1985 for three-time Dakar winner René Metge, thi… Read More
2023-08-25 06:29
The Monterey Reunion saw epic battles across car categories, including Trans-Am, IMSA, Group C, and classic Formula 1, at Laguna Seca. A highlight was the intense competition between the 200… Read More
2023-08-24 04:03
Where to Buy
RMD has a 1981 Zakspeed Ford Escort II Group 4 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Genuine 1981 Denim livered Zakspeed Escort II Group 4
Raced success… Read More
2023-08-24 04:03
Where to Buy
RMD is offering a 2008 ex-AF Corse Ferrari 430 GTC F131 Evo for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Raced as a factory-supported entry in FIA GT &&hell…Read More
2023-08-24 04:03
Where to Buy
RMD is proud to offer a 1993 Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.8 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Road-going version of Porsche’s dominant 964 RSR rac… Read More
2023-08-24 04:03
Where to Buy
RMD presents a 1989 Aston Martin AMR1 Group C for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
One of only four AMR1 in existence; one of two lighweights
Likely th… Read More
2023-08-24 04:03
Where to Buy
A 1966 ex-Autodelta Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint 1600 GTA is up for sale on RMD. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
One of approximately 28 Autodelta factory team… Read More
2023-08-23 07:17
Among the great car events during “Monterey Car Week,” The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance is my favorite. It’s a wonderful rare opportunity to see some of the Pebble Be… Read More
2023-08-23 04:46
With the disappointing performance of the 1968 Dodge Charger 500 in NASCAR competition and Plymouth’s superstar Richard Petty leaving them for Ford, Chrysler Corporation pulled out all… Read More
2023-08-23 04:46
The Lancia Stratos made an everlasting mark on the automotive world. By being the first uncompromisingly engineered WRC car and by consequently dominating the sport, it single-handedly radic… Read More
2023-08-22 18:06
RMD has a 1974 Surtees TS16/02 F1 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Iconic high-airbox “Bang & Olufsen” livered Surtees TS16 Formula 1 car
Raced… Read More
2023-08-22 16:12
Hot on the heels of its creation of the World Drivers’ Championship in 1950, the FIA turned its attention to sports-car racing. Endurance races like Le Mans and the Mille Miglia were… Read More
2023-08-22 05:05
Built as Ferraris Cabriolet, the 275 GTS replaced the 250 Series II Cabriolet in 1964 at the Paris Motor Show. New to the car was an updated body by Pininfarina and 3.3-liter engin… Read More
2023-08-22 05:05
The Monterey Historic event saw the return of racing action between the ultimate Can-Am machines that includes McLarens, Lolas, Huffakers, and other iconic cars. Enjoy five minutes of this r… Read More
2023-08-21 04:34
Watch this Ferrari 312P coupe as it races at the Monterey Motorsport Reunion at Laguna Seca while dominating a race full of legendary competitors.
The post Ferrari 312P Racing Hard At… Read More
2023-08-21 04:34
Despite being made for the small engine displacement classes, Porsche nearly won the 1960 Manufacturers Championship with the RS 60. These purposeful racers featured 1.5, 1.6 or 1.7 liter en… Read More
2023-08-21 03:53
What remains to be said about the world’s most prestigious Concours d’Elegance? This year’s spectacle showcased approximately 215 cars from 19 countries and 30 US states. A… Read More
2023-08-20 02:41
A cornerstone of Monterey Car Week, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (RMMR) is undoubtedly one of the preeminent vintage racing gatherings in the world. Spanning four days, the sheer b… Read More
2023-08-19 05:11
8/18/23 Carmel Valley CA: As the morning marine layer dissolved into light blue, the 20th iteration of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, unfolded with all the grace and elegance we have al… Read More
2023-08-18 21:03
For those of us old enough to remember, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? from 1988 was one of those movies that had everything right. Comedy, drama, romance, suspense, and of course, a killer c… Read More
2023-08-17 20:00
The red-letter day for which RML’s Short Wheelbase team has been waiting is nearly here. In the next two weeks, the very first production model will be delivered to a new owner, culmin… Read More
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