Professional racer, John Morton, was recently reunited with the original BRE-prepared Datsun 510 that carried him to 12 wins and...
After years of being locked away in a European customs impound, the ex-von Neumann 1956 Ferrari 625 TRC was recently...
Regulations and applications for the May 18-19, 2002, edition of the Monaco Historic Grand Prix have been recently released by the Automobile Club de Monaco. The event will be run much the same as in previous years, with the addition of a new category for pre-1979, normally aspirated Grand Prix...
1961 Ferrari 156 F1 Ricardo Rodriguez at the wheel of the Ferrari 156, during the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix at...
Peter Collins examines the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Derek Bennett and his Chevron Cars. Enzo Ferrari was right...
In the process of researching his new book on the Ferrari 156 “Sharknose,” European Editor Ed McDonough has had the opportunity to talk with 1961 World Champion Phil Hill on several different occasions. In this month’s interview, McDonough and Hill discuss not only the “Sharknose” but some of the oftentimes...
I was really surprised when I learned that there was going to be an historic race on the same circuit...
Have you noticed how old cars are getting faster and faster? I wish I got faster as I grow older. Interestingly, the Goodwood Motor Circuit tells the story because Goodwood has remained unchanged since 1952. That year a chicane was added to the original circuit (did you have a “Goodwood...
Another man I’d like to know more about – born in Paris of wealthy American racing parents – “Arree” was...
Robert Benoist Björn Waldegård 3 First race held at Monza, Italy, a Grand Prix Voiturette race, is won by Pietro...
Prices – Prices are based on an average of values submitted by our panel of expert consultants who this month include: Kent Bain Vintage Racing Services (203) 377-1658 Jack Boxstrom RM Auctions (613) 476-9132 Lance Coren Certified Appraiser (310) 370-4114 Chris Christansen Fantasy Junction (510) 653-7555 These prices are suggested...
A sudden snarl under my elbow, the mighty baritone of a big, twin-cam six with open pipes. Then a flash...
Le Mans, France Jun. 23 Scrutineering for the Le Mans Legends race took place in the Place du Jet d’Eau...
Lugagnano, Italy Jun. 23-24 The supercharged, ex-Targa Florio 1928 Bugatti 35C of Pierre Feidt. Photo: Ed McDonough 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, lets you enjoy unlimited access...
Watkins Glen, NY Jun. 1-3 The 1966 Shelby GT350 of Paul Brazinski is hotly pursued by the 1973 Porsche 911...
Sears Point, CA May 18-20 The 1959 Peerless GT of Ron Cressey. Photo: Jim Williams Become a Member & Get...
September 2001 Trans-Am, The Pony Car Wars 1966-1972 By Dave Friedman In 1965, the SCCA’s executive director, John Bishop, had a great idea – he wanted to create an American road racing championship for 2-door sedans. At Sebring, in 1966, the first round of the Trans-American Sedan Series got under...
From 1958 to 1968, Meadowdale Raceway in Carpentersville, Illinois, played host to a wide variety of professional and amateur racing....
Another historic group has been formed to organize and run a Targa Florio Retrospective. The new group is made up...
How do you get into the best Italian classic hillclimb experience that 95% of the historic world knows nothing about? Easy, go to Milan and turn right. The Silver Flag Hillclimb dates back many decades but was officially discontinued in 1972, only to be revived for “mainly historic cars” a...
While the hype and hoopla at Le Mans was primarily focused on the return of Team Bentley and MG to...
Louis Klemantaski, arguably one of the most influential motorsport photographers of all time, has passed away at the age of...
Quick on the heels of its recent announcement to bring 3-liter Formula One cars to Road America in 2002, the Historic Grand Prix organization announced that it had finalized a last-minute deal for the group to return to Indianapolis for this year’s U.S. Grand Prix to be held on September...
1929 Bentley Blower 1929 Bentley Blower. This Profile may be forced to veer somewhat from our usual format since the...
The inaugural 1966 Trans-Am season turned out to be a great success for the S.C.C.A, and for American road racing...
Considered brash and outspoken by some, few can refute his impressive list of racing accomplishments. These include victories and championships as a driver in the ’50s, more championships and success leading Triumph’s U.S. competition department in the ’60s, and three GTP championships in the ’80s, as head of Nissan’s NPTI...
The man on the other end of the phone seemed quite adamant, “You really can’t fully appreciate the complete history...
I went to the Salt Flats at Bonneville in Utah for the first time in 1957. John Thornley from MG...
There I was driving a 1931 V16 Cadillac built to the command of a maharajah – a car which has been featured on a postage stamp no less. In the back was a member of England’s soccer squad, so I was in Sixth Heaven. It would have been Seventh Heaven,...
