2024-04-18 06:59
Photo: Pete AustinMaking its debut in 1963, the Rover P6 was introduced as the new jewel in the crown of the Rover fleet. The car was voted European Car of the Year in 1964 and it revelled… Read More
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2024-04-16 18:36
With an almighty roar, Goodwood welcomed a fleet of incredible cars from the Canadian-American Challenge Cup, including examples from McLaren, Shadow and Porsche – three of the most su… Read More
2024-04-13 21:40
In the 1930s, it was not unusual to bring an older late-model luxury car back to the dealer, manufacturer, or coachbuilder to have it rebodied with something newer and more fashionable. In… Read More
2024-04-11 15:42
Premium British vehicle manufacturer Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) has announced a strategic move of its T.50 supercar production to the company’s newly-built Group headquarters at Hi… Read More
2024-04-11 06:59
1969 Rennmax BN3Photo: Ian WelshIt can’t be denied that the world of motor racing, both contemporary and historic, is saturated with egos. Some would say that it’s all really dr… Read More
2024-04-10 03:11
The classic car market in 2024 continues to be a fascinating sector of the automotive industry, offering both challenges and opportunities for collectors, investors, and enthusiasts. Charact… Read More
2024-04-10 02:07
Full disclosure: I am a serious fan of Alfa Romeo automobiles. I’ve owned Alfas built from 1961 to 2017. My favorite Alfas, though, are the ones with the 105 chassis numbers – t… Read More
2024-04-08 15:46
April 6 and 7, 2024 will go down in Automobili Lamborghini history. It was during these two days that the first edition of Lamborghini Arena took place at Imola Circuit, an event organized t… Read More
2024-04-08 06:59
Photo: Peter CollinsThings were bad. There had been difficulties before for Lancia, but on both occasions the good guys had ridden over the hill to save the damsel in distress in the nick o… Read More
2024-04-05 21:11
Background
The world’s most famous car social media influencer, Supercar Blondie (aka Alex Hirschi) is launching SBX Cars, a new premium auction website. Since starting out as a conten… Read More
2024-04-04 06:59
Photo: GilcoThe early 1950s found Enzo Ferrari’s burgeoning company quickly climbing the steep end of the power curve. His sports and racing cars, powered by the company’s now s… Read More
2024-04-02 16:00
The Petersen Automotive Museum has just debuted its newest exhibit, “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape.” The display, which explores the intersection of art, the… Read More
2024-04-02 06:59
Photo: Casey AnnisThe 1950s and 1960s were a time of rapid change in both the road and racecar world. Technology was advancing quickly and with this advancement, it became increasingly hard… Read More
2024-04-02 01:22
The 2024 12 Hours of Sebring delivered a thrilling showcase of endurance racing at its finest. Hosted on the historic Sebring International Raceway in Florida, this event stands as a testam… Read More
2024-04-02 00:37
1968: A Year Like No Other
1968 can be considered as the great year of the 60s: the uprisings in Czechoslovakia against the socialist rules, the increase in intensity and scale of the Vietna… Read More
2024-03-29 02:20
Leslie R. Henry wrote an article in Automobile Quarterly (Volume VII # 3, Fall 1968) simply titled “The Lincoln.”His opening paragraph says a lot about Lincoln cars up to that t… Read More
2024-03-26 06:59
Photo: Steve OomThe next time you see an Audi on the road look closely at its badge. Four intertwined rings that probably remind the average person of the Olympic rings, but like most car b… Read More
2024-03-24 19:35
When the Chapman family finally stepped down from control of Team Lotus at the end of 1990 they carried with them a huge legacy. It was, and remains, one of the most successful racing teams… Read More
2024-03-24 19:35
The HSR Spring Fling, held at Sebring International Raceway, is a premier event for historic and vintage motorsport, featuring a record entry of nearly 120 cars for 2024. This event showcas… Read More
2024-03-22 07:03
RMD is proud to offer this historic 1983 Ex-John Fitzpatrick “JDAVID” Porsche 956-110 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The most original surviving e… Read More
2024-03-21 07:29
This year’s Donington Historic Festival (May 4 & 5) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bentley’s first win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with track and static displays of s… Read More
2024-03-19 07:40
In March 1964, Automobili Lamborghini was still in its infancy. Established just a few months previously, it had presented its first prototype in October 1963, known as the 350 GTV and desig… Read More
2024-03-18 05:21
Overview
The Lamborghini SC63 once again demonstrated its strong reliability by reaching the finish of the 12 Hours of Sebring, the second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championshi… Read More
2024-03-17 07:24
The London Concours, the capital’s leading automotive summer garden party, has announced an exciting addition to the festivities for 2024. For the first time in its illustrious history… Read More
2024-03-15 17:29
The evolution of Ferrari supercars marks a significant journey in automotive innovation, beginning with the 288 GTO. Launched in 1984, the 288 GTO introduced advanced aerodynamics and turboc… Read More
2024-03-14 06:00
If I asked you to pick a brand associated with high performance and motorsport, chances are good the name Volkswagen would not be one of the first names to pop into your head. Known as the… Read More
2024-03-13 02:24
Heaven or Hell, Jekyll or Hyde, Beauty or Beast, whichever you choose there is no doubt that Parque Montjuich provided us with one of the greatest circuits of all time. Unlike many of its d… Read More
2024-03-12 06:59
I couldn’t quite pinpoint why, during the research and writing of this profile, that I kept hearing the Lennon/McCartney hit “Come Together” somewhere in the back of my he… Read More
2024-03-12 01:25
Very few machines are more engaging than an Italian automobile built during the post war era. Literally every Italian manufacturer from this booming period was raising the bar on exceptiona… Read More
2024-03-11 17:55
Introduction
The Jaguar C-type holds profound significance in automotive history, epitomizing the golden age of sports car racing in the 1950s. Designed by Jaguar’s visionary engineer… Read More
2024-03-06 17:59
Aston Martin is bringing innovation to the front of the Formula 1® grid in 2024 with its most driver-focused Vantage ever. Perfectly tuned and uniquely equipped to lead the pinnacle of m… Read More
2024-03-05 07:59
The author enjoyed slipping snugly into 2617 and giving it a proper run during an HGPCA test day at Silverstone. Photo: Pete AustinIn 1966, the rain in Spain didn’t stay ma… Read More
2024-03-04 22:51
Background
Inhabiting the highest echelons of Mercedes-Benz collecting, this 1962 300SL Roadster stands alone as the sole W198 chassis Mercedes-Benz, Gullwing or Roadster, to be originally d… Read More
2024-03-04 02:04
You will never know the feeling of a driver when winning a race. The helmet hides feelings that cannot be understood. – Ayrton Senna
Sebring International Raceway is the spiritual hom… Read More
2024-03-01 08:20
The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate “Dream Cars” from the 1950s with its newest exhibit, “GM’s Marvelous Motorama: Dream Cars From the Joe Bortz Collection… Read More
2024-02-29 08:40
Italy’s Best
High-end luxury and sporting brands often have a tradition of creating a limited-edition halo product, something so special that it almost makes their core products seem c… Read More
2024-02-29 05:56
The Targa 66 event, conceived by motorsport legend Brian Redman, serves as a tribute to the golden era of sports car racing, drawing inspiration from the iconic Targa Florio race in Sici… Read More
2024-02-28 01:36
In the beginning…
In 1937, Bugatti won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time with the Type 57G Tank. But six years earlier, the brand made its official factory debut at the legen… Read More
2024-02-27 01:51
Background
Automobili Lamborghini participated in The I.C.E. (International Concours of Elegance), organized on the frozen lake of St. Moritz from 23 to 24 February for the second year in a… Read More
2024-02-26 07:59
All right, I suppose I should start off with a confession. I am a mad, keen Austin-Healey enthusiast, and have had one example or another locked away in the garage for over 40 years. In fac… Read More
2024-02-24 00:06
A lifelong friend gave me something towards the end of his long and brave battle with Parkinson’s disease saying he wanted me to have it as his family would “Just scoop it up as… Read More
2024-02-23 23:53
Ascari and Formula II
1952 and 1953 were watershed years for Scuderia Ferrari, notable not only for what the team was able to achieve, but also the surrounding circumstances. By the start of… Read More
2024-02-21 07:59
It’s rather ironic that both the birth of the “Pony Car” movement in the mid-1960s, and its eventual death in the early 1970s, would be brought about by the “economy… Read More
2024-02-20 23:34
General Description
In 1968, Ferrari saw it fit to replace the four-year-old 275 GTB/4. The 365 GTB/4 was introduced, and Ferrari enthusiasts took it upon themselves to dub it the Daytona in… Read More
2024-02-19 17:48
Highlights
First registered as OY18BVC
Royal Family’s first electric car
Purchased with the Kings own money
The only I-Pace to be produced in Loire Blue
Photo © Max Mumby/Indigo … Read More
2024-02-15 18:44
The Bugatti Type 35 may be the most successful racer ever, having secured more than 2,500 race victories during its active time. Its beauty, technical ingenuity and driving brilliance remain… Read More
2024-02-13 19:18
Story and images by Ross Rumsey
Mad Max meets Burning Man
King of the Hammers originated in 2007 as a challenge among friends in California’s Johnson Valley. Founders Jeff Knoll and Da… Read More
2024-02-13 02:17
There will be few who can argue against Ferrari’s status as one of the most successful and admired race and sports car manufacturers in the world. The first of Ferrari’s cars was… Read More
2024-02-12 19:44
It never gets old looking back on one of the most famous pioneering efforts in the evolution of the automobile, the “Blitzen-Benz.” It’s placeholder in transportation lore… Read More
2024-02-08 18:41
Honoring a legend
Goodwood is proud to announce that the exceptional career of John Surtees – to this day the only person to win World Championships on two and four wheels – will… Read More
2024-02-07 05:09
The 2024 Daytona 24 promised to be a stellar event. It was once again oversubscribed with entries. Record numbers of Parking passes, tickets and camping spots had been sold by the Day… Read More
2024-02-05 20:21
First, the name “Dino”
Throughout Ferrari’s history, one name remains emotionally charged: Dino. The name’s origins hark back to early 1932, and the birth of an eager… Read More
2024-02-03 21:56
Imagine running a car company with manufacturing technology limited by only 15-20 years of recovery from one of the most devastating wars ever fought on your soil. Now imagine you are about… Read More
2024-02-03 21:55
It was probably 50 or so years ago when I first saw a Marcos. It was a 1/43rd scale model, and I thought it was beautiful, so I bought it for my burgeoning model collection. I’ve seen… Read More
2024-02-01 21:35
Announcement from Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton will part ways at the end of the 2024 season. Lewis has activated a release option in the… Read More
2024-02-01 07:59
The 275 GTB occupies a very rarified space in the pantheon of Ferrari road car history. It sits at an important nexus where Ferrari road cars were evolving, becoming more sophisticated, no… Read More
2024-01-31 23:14
Cartainers, a pioneering force in state-of-the-art automotive display and storage solutions, is launching a limited production series of exclusive containers made for fine collectible and ex… Read More
2024-01-30 17:34
The iconic 300 SL Roadster needs no introduction, as it is one of the most coveted and revered sports cars ever produced. This particular car is one of the most original, well-preserved 300… Read More
2024-01-30 07:59
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… Read More
2024-01-30 06:12
Continuing the legacy of the groundbreaking 550 Maranello, the 575M boasts an enhanced version of the original 550’s V12 engine which now produces 508 horsepower. Enjoy the beautiful s… Read More
2024-01-30 06:12
Starting as a project aimed at developing a high-performance off-road vehicle for military use, the final model slated to go into production with the name LM002 was first unveiled at the Bru… Read More
2024-01-30 02:26
The start of the first official race on the ice of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Left to right the Stanguellini of Crivellari (#30), then the Volpini of Zanarotti (#26) and another Stanguellini.T… Read More
2024-01-26 08:09
Bugatti’s rich lineage of open-top performance icons is revered the world over. Influenced by a standard of engineering that pushes established boundaries, challenges design norms and… Read More
2024-01-26 07:20
The introduction of the Sting Ray in 1963 sent shockwaves through the North American sports car market, causing a sensation that far surpassed expectations. The overwhelming success of the m… Read More
2024-01-26 07:20
The F1 GTR is the race version of the F1 roadcar that debuted in 1995. Its presence on the tracks left everyone astonished; its outright speed and remarkable endurance combined with it… Read More
2024-01-25 08:51
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most spectacular successes in the history of international motorsport. With Irishman Patrick “Paddy” Hopkirk at the wheel, the Mini… Read More
2024-01-24 07:59
Like most German industrial companies, World War II left much of Mercedes-Benz’s Stuttgart factory in ruins. However, with time Mercedes rebuilt and returned to what it knew best, man… Read More
2024-01-24 06:07
Introduced in late 1954, the Porsche 356 A Speedster continued as a stripped-down, affordable, sports-oriented convertible within the 356 A generation. Featuring a removable cut-down windshi… Read More
2024-01-24 06:07
Built to comply with the 2,500cc class regulations, the Lancia Delta S4 Stradale prioritized a lightweight, all-wheel-drive platform, competing against the Peugeot 205 T16. Breaking from tra… Read More
2024-01-23 05:36
The Cheetah was meant to be a Cobra-killer. It was Corvette powered, with a custom-designed chassis and suspension. Watch the mighty Cheetah in action as it goes up the hillclimb course at G… Read More
2024-01-23 05:36
The 512 M was launched in October 1994 at the Paris Salon as the ultimate and final Testarossa. It was also the last of the ageing flat-12 Ferraris which first came on the scene in 1973… Read More
2024-01-22 19:44
For some enthusiasts of Ferraris from the 80s and 90s, the 288 GTO, F40, and F50 models create what is referred to as the Holy Trinity. But what if that’s not enough? For Canadian real… Read More
2024-01-22 07:20
Italy’s remarkable GT cars have surprising origins, with Iso’s inception standing out as unconventional. The company, initially focused on manufacturing household appliances&mdas&hell…Read More
2024-01-22 07:20
In 2004, BMW unveiled the BMW H2R concept car equipped with a 6.0-liter V12 engine that employed the clean-burning process of liquid-hydrogen combustion. See it in action as it goes up the h… Read More
2024-01-21 22:48
Words and photos: Kevin Ehrlich & Mary Fischer
Germans have a long relationship with the automobile. The best-known German brands have sparking museums scattered across the countr… Read More
2024-01-20 21:13
RMD is delighted to offer this stunning 1981 Ferrari 512 BB/LM “Ferrarelle” for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
One of 25 Ferrari 512 BB/LMs built, and… Read More
2024-01-20 20:39
Amelia Island Auction
Gooding & Company holds the unique honor and privilege of presenting 20 lots from the Peter Mullin Collection at its upcoming Amelia Island Auctions, taking place o… Read More
2024-01-19 05:22
Serving as a successor to the radical 550 Maranello, the 575M features enlarged version of the V12 found in the original 550. As you would expect this increase in displacement offers more po… Read More
2024-01-19 05:22
The Porsche Carrera GT is unquestionably one of the defining supercars of its era. Equipped with a glorious-sounding V10 and a temperament to match, Porsche made only 1,270 units.
The story… Read More
2024-01-18 00:31
Over 25,000 sold
Against the backdrop of autumn colors, the full range of current production Huracán models traveled the Apennine roads from Bologna to Forte dei Marmi: a celebratory… Read More
2024-01-17 07:59
Formula Ford, as unlikely as it may seem now, brought me closer to being on the inside of professional motor racing than anything I experienced before or since. After a 35-year lay-off from… Read More
2024-01-16 18:50
Designed by Gordon Murray and Peter Stevens, the McLaren F1 was developed and designed with a no compromise approach, world-beating Formula 1 expertise and technology, and the most driver-fo… Read More
2024-01-16 18:50
RMD is delighted to offer this stunning 1979 ex-Jan Lammers Shadow DN9B for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
The ex-Jan Lammers 1979 Shadow DN9B ground-effect F1 ca… Read More
2024-01-16 18:50
The Stratos is considered one of the most successful rally cars of all time. Watch it in action as it races up a Swiss mountain pass!
The post Lancia Stratos Full Send At Swiss Mountain Pas… Read More
2024-01-15 04:10
Bonhams is offering a rare opportunity for deep-pocketed automotive enthusiasts to acquire one of the world’s fastest and rarest road cars ever made – the 2022 Bugatti Chiro… Read More
2024-01-15 04:10
Unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the Murcielago LP670-4 SV represented a remarkable evolution from the Murcielago LP640. The 6.5L V-12 engine now delivered an impressive 661 HP, achie… Read More
2024-01-15 04:10
It may not be the most successful Japanese racing cars, but the Toyota GT-One is definitely one of the best looking racing cars made from Japan, watch it in action as its 3.6-litre V8 engine… Read More
2024-01-12 17:47
The iconic Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa reigns as one of the most beautiful creations the industry has ever seen. The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, or 250 TR, was introduced at the end of the 1957 rac… Read More
2024-01-10 17:39
Dr Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is mourning the loss of the former racing driver and Operations Manager of the Weissach Development Centre, Herbert Linge, who died on 5 January 2024 aged 95… Read More
2024-01-10 05:09
Introduced at the Paris Auto Show in 1984, the Pininfarina designed Ferrari Testarossa truly shocked everyone with unprecedented styling, remarkable performance, and technical innovations. D… Read More
2024-01-10 05:09
The Enzo holds a significant place in Ferrari’s rich history, rightfully earning its status as one of the most iconic cars. This supercar, named in honor of the company’s founder… Read More
2024-01-10 00:45
As much as it may be against all things petrol-powered and loud, we are smack dab in the middle of the electric vehicle revolution. Cars, trucks, semi-trucks, off-road racing vehicles, motor… Read More
2024-01-08 21:01
Hagerty has revealed the cars selected as the 2023 UK Bull Market List stars. Every year, Hagerty’s global data analysts spend months identifying cars that offer a great ownership expe… Read More
2024-01-08 02:12
David Brabham drove the Jaguar XJR-14 sportscar, which he raced four times in the 1991 World Sportscar Championship, for a run up the Goodwood Hill. Equipped with a 3.5-litre high-revving V8… Read More
2024-01-08 02:12
RMD is delighted to offer this stunning 2008 ex-AF Corse Ferrari F430 GTC F131 EVO #2626 for sale. Click here to inquire on their website.
Key Features
Raced as a factory-supported entry in… Read More
2024-01-08 02:12
The Porsche 962 (also known as the 962C in its Group C form) was built by Porsche as a replacement for the 956 and designed mainly to comply with these IMSA’s GTP regulations. Th… Read More
2024-01-04 18:22
History of the Testa Rossa
Rewind to the 1950s and 1960s, the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa was arguably one of the most famous cars of the era. Many attempted to beat this Ferrari on circuits aro… Read More
2024-01-04 05:17
It is unlikely that most of us can picture a Simca that is not one of the econoboxes that the company exported to the US in the late ‘60s and ‘70s. It is also unlikely that most… Read More
2024-01-03 05:17
If you had to pick the most challenging era of sports cars development, it would have to be the late 1970s. Automobile manufacturing was struggling for new directions, fuel consumption and… Read More
2024-01-02 17:09
Peninsula Signature Events announces the 2024 dates for its four world-renowned motorcycle and automotive events, which have become the most anticipated gatherings of the year among collecto… Read More
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