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9 Days In Summer

Ben Branch February 1, 2015
  • American
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Formula 1

9 Days In Summer is a documentary created by Ford in 1967-68, the film covered the development and subsequent successes of the Ford Cosworth DFV V8 and the Lotus 49 – a pairing that…

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Turbo: Made To Measure

Ben Branch December 14, 2014
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing
  • Vintage

Turbo: Made To Measure is a film covering the development of the turbocharged Ford TEC V6 engine that was used in the mid-80s Haas Lola Formula 1 car. It’s an interesting look into the…

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Minimalist Formula 1 Posters

Ben Branch December 10, 2014
  • American
  • Art
  • Design
  • Formula 1
  • Gear
  • Home

This stunning collection of minimalist Formula 1 posters is the work of Jason Walley, a talented artist based out of Cincinnati whose Etsy store has fast become a favourite with fans of international motorsport….

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Ex-Schumacher Benetton Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch November 25, 2014
  • Bags
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Luxury
  • Racing

It sometimes surprises me how inexpensive it can be to buy a fully functioning Formula 1 car, although I know £240,000 to £300,000 isn’t exactly cheap it also isn’t stupid money for a car…

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AAR Eagle-Weslake Mk1 Print

Ben Branch November 11, 2014
  • American
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Home
  • Retro

The Anglo American Racers Eagle-Weslake Mk1 is widely considered one of the most beautiful Formula 1 cars ever constructed, its distinctive colour scheme was Dan Gurney’s hat tip to the USA national racing colours…

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Murray Walker Documentary: It Wasn’t Work

Ben Branch November 2, 2014
  • British
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

Murray Walker: It Wasn’t Work is a new documentary film about the legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker, many of you will be instantly familiar with Murray and those of you who don’t recognise his…

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When Playboys Ruled The World

Ben Branch October 5, 2014
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

When Playboys Ruled The World is a documentary about Barry Sheene and James Hunt – two of the most iconic racers of the ’70s and ’80s. Hunt was a Formula 1 driver and Barry Sheene…

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1955 Belgian Grand Prix

Ben Branch August 24, 2014
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing
  • Vintage

1955 Belgian Grand Prix is a Shell film from the same year, covering the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa in surprising detail. It’s fascinating to see behind the scenes and watch men like Fangio…

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1970 Brabham-Cosworth Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch July 26, 2014
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Luxury
  • Racing
  • Vintage

The 1970 Brabham-Cosworth BT33 was a Formula 1 car that had originally been intended for Jochen Rindt, however at the last minute Rindt changed his mind and decided to stay with Lotus. This meant…

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Red Bull F1 V10 Conrod Bolt Cufflinks

Ben Branch July 8, 2014
  • Clothing
  • Engineering
  • Formula 1
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Racing

These beautifully detailed cufflinks are made from the heads of the bolts used on the connecting rod of the 915bhp Cosworth TJ V10, originally fitted to the 2005 Red Bull Racing Formula 1 cars…

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Nigel Mansell’s Steering Wheel

Ben Branch June 27, 2014
  • British
  • Formula 1
  • Parts
  • Vintage

This is Nigel Mansell’s Momo steering wheel from the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix, it was originally fitted to his John Player Special Lotus 91, it’s the wheel he used to steer himself to the…

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The First Canadian Grand Prix – 1967

Ben Branch June 8, 2014
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing
  • Vintage

This film is a look at the events surrounding the first Canadian Grand Prix, held in 1967 after Canada’s successful bid to host a Formula 1 race. The drivers taking part in this race…

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