As rallying morphed towards generally shorter, flat out special stages, the cars required to win at the top level became increasingly specialised. However, despite the massive prestige afforded to…
Read MoreDuring the early 1950s, Lancia embarked on an ambitious sports car racing programme that most notably yielded victories at the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Carrera Panamericana. The privately…
Read MoreUnlike most manufacturers who simply developed hot versions of existing models to satisfy the minimum production requirements for classes that demanded any significant volume, Lancia’s…
Read MoreAlthough the likes of Pininfarina, Zagato and Ital Design came up with some memorable creations during the late 1960s and mid 1970s, it was Bertone that emerged as king of the wedge era.
Read MoreEven though the Group B era of 1982 to ‘86 spawned a variety of extreme vehicles, arguably the most radical machine ever to take to the special stages arrived during the early 1970s when Lancia…
Read MoreIn the period between late 1972 and spring 1978, the Lancia Stratos established itself as the most successful rally car in history. In Group 4 trim it racked up three World Rally Championship titles, took…
Read MoreWhile some later cars went on to even more prolonged periods of domination, the Lancia Stratos remains unchallenged as the most extraordinary design ever conceived for rally use. Penned by…
Read MorePart 2 from the 1988 Ferrari Owners Club Concours at Brocket Hall. Featured cars: Ferrari 275 GTB: JEX 1, Ferrari 308 GTB: SYD 562, Ferrari 512i BB: BB 5121, Ferrari 308 GT4: VVF 1, Ferrari 250 GT SWB…
Read MoreTwo years after the sensational Alfa Romeo Tipo 33-based Carabo arrived on the scene, Bertone’s next wedge concept was ready to break cover. However, before it was publicly unveiled, Nuccio…
Read MoreA small selection of photographs en route to and at a Goodwood track day in 1983. Featured cars: Ferrari 512i BB: HHC 317Y, Lancia Stratos: D CM 102, Ferrari 250 GTO: 6 PEV, Ferrari 512i BB: JHW 3…
Read MoreEven though subsequent rule sets may have created some technically even more outstanding vehicles, the Lancia Stratos remains arguably the most radical piece of machinery ever to grace…
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