Somewhat surprisingly given the red hot nature of the late 1980s collector car market, Porsche only built 29 copies of the formidable 959 Sport between 1987 and ‘89. Conceived to take the 959…
Read MoreIf it were possible to create a ranking for the costliest Group B programme undertaken by a manufacturer, that crown would also certainly fall to Porsche whose 959 incurred a monumental…
Read MoreUnlike Ferrari whose 288 GTO proved a lucrative creation that ultimately spawned a new line of flagship models, Porsche’s 959 ended up incurring huge costs that were never recovered and the…
Read MorePart 1 from the 1991 Silverstone Historic Festival. Featured cars: Lamborghini Jarama Rallye: YYY 453M, Aston Martin DB6 Volante: SFJ 999J, Lamborghini Diablo: EE 699 AU, Alpine GTA: E452 FLB…
Read MoreEven though Porsche had committed a vast sum of money to their 956 Group C programme, the idea of a production-based model taking the fight to Ferrari in Group B proved too good to resist.
Read MoreA selection of photographs from the Bramley Motor Cars showroom take during 1992. Featured cars: AC Cobra: COB 11, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato Volante: 50 NN, Ferrari F40: F40 AJH…
Read MoreFor 1982, the FIA introduced new regulations for motor sport. At the top of the tree was Group C, a category for out-and-out Prototypes with no minimum production requirement. The next rung of the…
Read MorePorsche’s 959 was the ultimate road-going evolution of the 1980s 911. Conceived as a Group B homologation special, the first 959 prototype was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in…
Read MoreA selection of photographs taken at a Goodwood track day in 1988. Featured cars: Porsche 959: 2 CUF, Lamborghini Countach LP400 S: 653 RU, Lamborghini Countach 5000 S: LAM 207…
Read MoreMore photographs from the Bramley Motor Cars showroom in Guildford. This time from 1990. Featured cars: Porsche 930 3.3 Coupe: F863 JPN, Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole: UFE 1…
Read MoreRon Stratton’s showroom on Water Lane in Wilmslow, Cheshire, was always packed full of interesting cars. A Ferrari, Rolls Royce and Lotus main dealer, Stratton was also the UK agent for…
Read MoreEstablished in the late 1970s, Bramley Motor Cars always had a fine selection of machinery at their Guildford showroom. These photographs were taken in 1989. Featured cars: Aston Martin V8…
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