Having been appointed Porsche Chairman in August 1972, Dr Ernst Fuhrmann quickly decided the company’s racing programme should focus more on the 911 as opposed to purpose-built sports…
Read MoreWhat is a Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS? The 911 2.7 Carrera RS was a homologation special built to pave the way for an enhanced RSR racing version ahead of the 1973 season. It featured an enlarged…
Read MoreBetween spring 1951 and autumn 1952, Ferrari built 22 340 Americas. The 340 America was Ferrari’s first production model equipped with Lampredi’s big-block V12 engine. Fast, powerful and extremely…
Read MoreChassis 04 was completed mid-way through the 1989 season. By this time, Aston Martin Racing (AMR) had been able to conduct a series of extensive tests with the AMR1 at Brands Hatch…
Read MoreFor 1966, the FIA announced well in advance that new motor racing regulations would come into effect. Qualifying machinery would be split into one of seven new groups. Groups 1, 2 and 5 were…
Read MoreDispatched from the factory on July 4th 1981, chassis 1121326 was one of 15 Series 3 LP400 S built in right-hand drive. Of these, it was the only example painted Argento (silver). It also came with dark…
Read MoreIn 1973, Ferrari launched a new type of model that combined a 2+2 seating layout with a mid-engined configuration. Known as the Dino 308 GT4, it was powered by Ferrari’s first production V8…
Read MoreAlthough the 375 Mille Miglia was designed as the ultimate sports racing car of its day, several customers requested road-going versions. Pinin Farina produced 21 of the 22 original 375 Mille…
Read MorePorsche’s decision to replace the four cylinder 356 with the more expensive six cylinder 911 proved a great success; in the 911’s first nine years of production, nearly 83,000 were sold compared to 78,000…
Read MoreIn 1982, the brand new Porsche 956 was reserved for works use. Customer deliveries started for the 1983 season and a dozen units were sold. Another six new cars were delivered in 1984, four of which…
Read MoreThe first fuel-injected production Ferrari, the V12-powered 400i, was launched in 1979. Fuel-injection superseded carburettors because it offered reduced consumption, lower emissions, improved…
Read MoreAt the Turin Motor Show in November 1965, Vignale displayed a luxurious new Maserati Gran Turismo built on a repaired 5000 GT chassis. The bright red car (chassis 103.022) started life as one of 22 Allemano-bodied 5000 GTs. After completion in November 1961, it was shipped out to the…
Read MoreWhen McLaren began to design the F1 road car, no thought was given to building a competition version. At the time, the World Sportscar Championship was organised exclusively for out-and-out…
Read MoreOf the believed 17 right-hand drive Countach Quattrovalvoles equipped with side skirts, JLA12256 was unique. Painted Bianco Polo Park with a blue leather interior and white piping, it was unusually…
Read MoreAlthough Ferrari engines were generally regarded as the best in the business, there was no doubt the firm took a generally conservative approach to technological advancements. Aston Martin…
Read MoreFord’s 1966 World Sportscar Championship campaign focused on three big events: Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans. For the attack, Shelby American, Holman Moody and Alan Mann Racing were…
Read MoreIn 1982, Audi won both the World Rally Championship for Manufacturers and Drivers. In 1983, Audi driver Hannu Mikkola retained the Driver’s title but the Manufacturer’s award went to Lancia.
Read MoreAston Martin built ten DB3s in total, the first five of which were reserved for works use. When the factory team moved on to the new DB3S in spring 1953, a second batch of five DB3s were assembled…
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