1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB The 1961 24 hours of Le Mans GT class winning Ferrari 250 GT SWB, was...
Fiat, OSCA, Pininfarina…an interesting equation. The Fiat 1200 was not a very quick machine, in fact, you couldn’t really call...
Al Hoyt is an American hero. He flew 50 missions in a B-17 bomber during World War II and 100 more in a Phantom F-4 during the Vietnam War. He spent 29 years protecting our nation in the Air Force and retired as a full Colonel. And in between all...
Today, the ethnic cleansing of the petrol-fueled engine continues at a rapid pace and recently took another step toward ultimate...
There’s no denying the statement Jaguar’s Sir William Lyons made with the unveiling of the marque’s stunning new E-Type show...
Pictured is the Jaguar Mk X being introduced at the London International Motor Show, in October 1961, at Earls Court. It was a worthy successor to the previous big sedans produced by Jaguar, and together with the E-Type and Mk II sedans, gave the company one of the most formidable...
Heavy Duty Lightweights 1961 Jaguar XKE “Coombs Lightweight” & 1963 Jaguar XKE “Qvale Lightweight” Photo: Pete Austin The year 2011 marks 50...
In the early ’50s, Maserati had shown they were a force to be reckoned with in international racing. Their engines grew...
A manufacturer’s ultimate aim in motor racing is to hope success on the track will lead to greater sales off track. However, if one looks at Grand Prix racing today, it’s not that obvious—although Mercedes is ruling at the moment, which can’t be too bad for their business. In the...
How many more trees do these Brits plan on killing? Since its beginnings in the early part of the 20th...
Somewhere, just west of nowhere, sits one of Max Balchowsky’s masterpieces. Although it has been over a decade since Reagan...
Story by Louis Galanos | Photos as credited By March of 1961 the controversy surrounding the poorly reviewed 1960 Sebring 12 hour race was forgotten by most. Gone were any threats or boycotts by factory Ferrari and Porsche over the Sebring requirement, in 1960, that all entrants use Amoco gasoline....
The D.B.-Panhard LM of Howard Hanna and Frank Manley is prepared in the pits before the start. The unlucky duo...
Bond: “Where’s my Bentley?” Q: “It’s had it’s day I’m afraid.” Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This...
The British Grand Prix; Aintree; July 21, 1962 The race has started and Innes Ireland holds up his arm to indicate that his Parnell-entered B.R.P. Lotus 24 has failed to engage a gear in its front row position. Ireland finally got going after much attention in the pits, but was...
By Louis Galanos | Photos as credited January 2012 marks the Golden Anniversary (50th) of sports car endurance racing at...
Enzo Ferrari, in his autobiography in Automobile Quarterly Volume III No. 1, said “I have, in fact, no interests in...
The SWB legacy In the realm of vintage automobile enthusiasts, the Ferrari 250 GT Short-Wheelbase (SWB) Berlinetta unquestionably stands out as a paragon. These machines not only encapsulate the quintessential allure often associated with classic Ferraris – a blend of their storied era, the allure of their Italian lineage, and...
Carlo Abarth was born Karl Alberto Abarth, in Vienna, Austria, on November 15, 1908 (He would go on to change...
Almost Famous is Cameron Crowe’s semi-auto-biographical film about a teenage journalist who lands a writing gig with Rolling Stone magazine...
Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy: Automobili Lamborghini, an emblem of automotive excellence, has long been synonymous with daring and exclusive color palettes. As it marks its 60th anniversary, Lamborghini proudly celebrates this harmonious fusion of colors and their profound significance in personalizing their super sports cars. In 1963, when the visionary Ferruccio...
Then. The year 1963 gave us the Lava Lamp, touch-tone phones, instant coffee and Johnny Depp. That same year Jim...
1963 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance – The Second Battle in the Ford-Ferrari War By Louis Galanos | Photos...
In 1962, Alfa Romeo came out with a new machine, the Giulia. It was actually a series of machines. There was the Alfa Giulia Super (sedan), as well as the Sprint, Sprint Speciale and Spider. They were uprated versions of the earlier Giulietta, with an enlarged engine and slightly longer...
The Anglo-European Trophy; Brands Hatch; September 14, 1963 The start of the Anglo-European Trophy for Formula Juniors. Closest to the...
Among car collectors, enthusiasts, even kids who’ve yet to master driving, the Chevrolet Corvette needs no introduction. Introduced in 1953,...
Then. What do Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Max Balchowsky and a ’63 Corvette Split Window Coupe have in common? Read on! 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 membership removes most ads,...
The year 1963 was a big one for General Motors, the C2 was introduced that year. The lineage of the...
Tommy Ivo’s career in Hollywood spanned nearly two decades. The pocket-sized actor/singer/dancer appeared in more than 100 movies and 200...
Mecum Auctions’ annual Denver sale sent 611 vehicles across the auction block in early July, with 402 of the classic and collector cars hammering sold. Total sales reached more than $11 million, led by a superb R-Code 427-engined 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL (above) that gaveled for $155,000. Top 10 sales...
