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The Go-On II Alfa Romeo Special “Ice Racer”

Jon Branch August 17, 2024
Go On II Alfa Romeo Special racing car ice racer
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In the years after the Second World War one of the influential people who worked to prosper motorsport in Sweden was Gunnar Olsson. He…

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The Incredible History Of The Rothmans Racing Livery

Jon Branch June 19, 2024
Rothmans Porsche Paris Dakar Rally
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The Rothmans livery has been a feature of motorsport especially during the 1980’s-1990’s. Rothmans livery is perhaps most strongly associated with Porsche but has…

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The Incredible History Of The Martini Racing Livery

Jon Branch May 6, 2024
Porsche East Africa Safari Rally
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The Martini racing livery was birthed in the psychedelic 1970’s when Martini turned an otherwise rather conservative Porsche 917 LH (Lang Heck – i.e….

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For Sale: A CXC Motion Pro II Racing Simulator

Ben Branch May 4, 2024
CXC Motion Pro II Racing Simulator
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This is a CXC Motion Pro II racing simulator, it has a full-motion system, Dolby 5.1 surround-sound, panoramic OLED displays, force-feedback steering, tactile feedback,…

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The OMP Lamborghini “Vintage One” Race Suit

Ben Branch March 22, 2024
OMP Lamborghini Vintage One Race Suit
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This is the OMP Lamborghini Vintage One race suit, it’s an entirely modern triple-layer, fire-resistant  racing suit designed to look like the overalls worn…

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Jaguar XKSS 707 “JAG 1” Is For Sale

Jon Branch August 16, 2023
Jaguar XKSS
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The Jaguar XKSS came into being after Jaguar decided to temporarily withdraw from motor racing in 1956. This decision left twenty five Jaguar D-type…

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The Incredible Untold Tale Of The Testadoro

Jon Branch June 5, 2023
Testadoro
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Testadoro is a sports/racing car maker whose fame was short lived yet significant in the post-war years of Italian motor racing. Among those who…

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For Sale: A Race-Ready Dodge Avenger Cutaway IROC Car

Ben Branch May 27, 2023
Dodge Avenger Cutaway IROC Race Car
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This is a fully-functional Dodge Avenger cutaway IROC race car. It comes with two sets of body panels so the new owner can decide…

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For Sale: A “Desert Raider” Citroën ZX Rallye Raid 4×4

Ben Branch March 29, 2023
Citroen ZX Rallye Raid
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This is an original Citroën ZX Rallye Raid, it’s one of the most successful off-road racing vehicles of all time having won a slew…

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An Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce London-To-Sydney Rally Veteran

Ben Branch February 21, 2023
Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce
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This 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce spent the better part of 30 years in storage after it successfully completed the grueling…

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Rally Legend: This Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Won The 1961 Rally Of The 1000 Lakes

Ben Branch November 21, 2022
Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
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The Mercedes-Benz W111 “Heckflosse” would become a remarkably successful rally car largely thanks to its indestructible design. It would win the 1960 Rallye Monte-Carlo, the 1961…

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For Sale: A Dallara-Honda IR-05 Indy Car

Jon Branch October 29, 2022
Dallara Honda IR-05 Indy racing car
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Fast Facts Giampaolo Dallara began his design career with jobs at Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and De Tomaso. Although he was primarily interested in forging…

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