Ford Escort MK1 Rally Car
The Ford Escort was an incredibly successful rally car in its day, this particular car is the LVX 945J and its…
Vintage
Ernst Henne’s Supercharged BMW R37
In 1928 a man named Ernst Henne bought a BMW R37, he then took it apart and thew most of the bits away. Once he had the bike back to its bare essentials he set about building one of the most successful record breaking motorcycles ever built.
Michael Schumacher’s First F1 Car
This is the 1991 Benetton B191-5, it was retired at the end of the 1991 Formula 1 season and spent a few years on the display circuit before crossing over into private hands and touring events like Goodwood around the UK and Europe.
Silodrome Sunday Cinema: Dimitri Coste Races The Catalina GP
This short film covers the Catalina GP through the eyes of Dimitri Coste, the race had not taken place for 52 years up until this point with the last race having been held in 1958.
Isle of Man TT – 1961
There’s something magical about vintage motor racing posters. This 1961 Isle of Man TT poster was designed for the 1961 race, despite the fact that it’s now 50 years old it looks better than any modern motorcycle racing advertising material you’ll see anywhere.
Honda CB750 Engine Cutaway
Considering the staggering popularity of the Honda CB750 as a platform for custom motorcycle builders, I thought perhaps it would be a good idea to post this great cutaway drawing of the CB750’s engine.
Honda Goldwing Café Racer
The Goldwing isn’t the most obvious choice for a café racer custom, that said, the Goldwing cafés that I have seen built have all been very capable looking and notably handsome motorcycles.
The Whitney Straight Type 91
If you looked at this picture and instantly noticed that both front wheels are in the air, you aren’t alone. To this day the 1932 Whitney Straight Type 91 ex-Scuderia Ferrari Duesenberg is the fourth fastest car ever…
Lady Racer – Dane Rowe
This is another one of those brilliant photographs with no traceable backstory. It’s a captivating image so I decided to share it nonetheless. I’d love to know the tales behind the well worn leathers and slight scowl on her face
1954 DeSoto Adventurer II Concept Coupé
This masterpiece of automotive design came from the collective genius of the Ghia designers back in 1954. Based on a Chrysler Imperial chassis the DeSoto Adventurer II…
BSA Sidecar Racing
I’ve always been fascinated with motorcycle sidecar racing, although I have to admit, my fascination and desire to have a go both centre around me sitting in the drivers seat.
Lamborghini Miura – Geneva Motor Show – 1966
This is the first glimpse the world caught of the Lamborghini Miura, the car was unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow in 1966 to rapturous applause and has stood as a testament to the phenomenal automotive engineering talent of Lamborghini’s three top engineers, Bob Wallace, Gian Paolo Dallara and Paolo Stanzani.