GTR chassis 03R was sold new to German banker, Thomas Bscher. Along with Ray Bellm, it was Bscher that had convinced McLaren to build a racing version of the F1. Bscher also owned an F1 road…
Read MoreEver since the 250 GTE entered production in 1960, Ferrari's four seat models had consistently been the firm's best sellers; customers who might otherwise have ordered a two-door Rolls Royce…
Read MoreJaguar’s competition programme of 1951 to 1956 was an enormous success. Le Mans victories for the C-type in 1951 and 1953 were followed by back-to-back wins for D-types in 1955 and 1956.
Read MoreBy the early 1990s, an onslaught of Japanese manufacturers had entered the World Rally Championship. The most successful of these was Toyota whose Celica GT-Four driven by Carlos…
Read MoreFerrari built a trio of 312 Ps for the 1969 World Sportscar Championship of which chassis 0868 was the first. Unveiled at the firm’s Hotel Real Fini press conference in Modena during December 1968…
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 MoreA selection of photographs from Brocket Hall in 1988. Featured cars: Ferrari F40: E274 BGT, Ferrari Testarossa: 814 JON, Ferrari 308 GTS: 9 RH, Ferrari 288 GTO: B591 OPG, Ferrari 275 GTB: GBJ 621C…
Read MoreBorn in Liverpool on February 25th 1943, George Harrison became best known as lead guitarist of The Beatles. As a youngster, Harrison not only practised the guitar but also collected photographs of…
Read MoreCompleted in November 1965, chassis P/1028 was one of 31 MkI GT40 road cars built. Two of these were destined for use as early press cars: P/1013 for Europe and P/1028 for North America.
Read MoreWhen production of the Dino 246 was discontinued in mid 1974, the only junior Ferrari available was the recently introduced 308 GT4. However, the GT4’s 2+2 cockpit layout and controversial Bertone…
Read MoreProbably the most famous Bugatti EB110 was the uniquely appointed SS purchased by Michael Schumacher in June 1994. When he took delivery, Schumacher had secured five wins and a second…
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 MoreFerrari replaced the original 410 Superamerica in the summer of 1957. The Series 2 version was equipped with a new short wheelbase chassis and six of these flagship road cars were built. One…
Read MoreThe Competizione 2000 was one of several De Tomaso racing concepts produced during the mid 1960s. Few saw competition use but, along with myriad experimental engines, they illustrated De…
Read MoreA selection of photographs from a De Tomaso Drivers Club track day at Cadwell Park in 1986. Featured cars: Lamborghini Countach 5000 S: BRK 756Y, De Tomaso Pantera GT5: NIJ 5250…
Read MoreIn 1989 John Collins of Talacrest opened his new showroom in Egham, just around the corner from the Maranello Concessionaires showroom. These photographs are from 1991. Featured cars…
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…
Read MoreAfter the Mk6 GT prototype (LGT-P) had been completed with a steel monocoque, two additional examples were built with aluminium monocoques. The first was LGT-1 which Lola retained for use as…
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