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The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth – A British Hatchback That Dominated Touring Car Racing

Ben Branch December 10, 2021
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was developed to get Ford back to its winning ways in Europe, with long time engineering partners Cosworth doing much of the heavy lifting….

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The Lucini Lamborghini Hydroplane – Powered By An 8.2 Liter Lamborghini V12 With 850 HP

Ben Branch December 7, 2021
  • Boats
  • Italian
  • Racing

The Lucini Lamborghini Hydroplane was built by legendary Italian boat builder Lucini in 1992 for a Swiss businessman who wanted to compete in the…

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Full Documentary: Thrust 2 “For Britain And The Hell Of It”

Ben Branch December 5, 2021
Full Documentary Thrust 2 For Britain And The Hell Of It
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

This almost hour-long documentary tells the incredible story of Thrust 2, a jet-powered land speed record car that would overcome long odds to set…

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Essential Read: You Suck At Racing

Ben Branch November 27, 2021
You Suck At Racing Book
  • Books
  • Racing

You Suck At Racing: A Crash Course For The Novice Driver his a book aimed squarely at people who want to take up motor…

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An Original 1982 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Trans Am Race Car

Ben Branch November 22, 2021
Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Trans Am Race Car 31
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

This Mercedes-Benz SL is a Trans Am race car that was driven in period by Loren St. Lawrence under the DeAtley Motorsport/Michelob banner. Power is provided…

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Lola T70 MkI Spyder – Owned by Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney

Ben Branch October 8, 2021
Lola T70 MkI Spyder
  • British
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  • Classic Cars
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This Lola T70 MkI Spyder has remarkable double-barreled former ownership, having been previously owned by both Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney, two larger-than-life legends…

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A Highly-Modified Lotus Europa Racer – 24 Hours of Daytona Veteran

Ben Branch August 4, 2021
Lotus Europa Road Race Car 20
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

This Lotus Europa is a road racer that competed in the 1978 Daytona 24 Hours after being comprehensively rebuilt into a dedicated race car…

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Full Film: Carrera Passion – Racing To Win La Carrera Panamericana

Ben Branch August 1, 2021
Carrera Passion - Carrera Panamericana 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films
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Carrera Passion is the latest film from Driving La Carrera, one of the best kept secrets on YouTube with a number of fantastic films published…

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A Rare Championship-Winning TVR Tuscan V6 Road-Legal Race Car

Ben Branch July 26, 2021
TVR Tuscan V6
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

The TVR Tuscan V6 was introduced in 1969 to offer an alternative to the four-cylinder TVR Vixen and the larger-engined Tuscan V8. The Tuscan…

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Ex-Works ‘Group A’ Toyota Supra Raced By Barry Sheene

Ben Branch July 22, 2021
Toyota Supra A60
  • Cars
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  • Japanese
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This is the ex-Toyota works ‘Group A’ Toyota Supra that was raced by Barry Sheene in the 1985 Trimoco RAC British Saloon Car Championship…

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For Sale: Steve McQueen’s First Husqvarna

Ben Branch July 19, 2021
Husqvarna Viking 360 2
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road
  • Racing

The motorcycle you see above was the first Husqvarna ever bought by Steve McQueen, he would later become synonymous with the brand and famously rode…

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Vintage Race Car For Sale: Datsun 240Z

Ben Branch July 17, 2021
Datsun 240Z Race Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

This Datsun 240Z has been completely rebuilt to compete in vintage motorsport events, and thanks to the remarkable racing successes of the 240Z in…

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