When Porsche released the long awaited second iteration of their fabled Carrera RS in 1991, they found themselves with an unexpectedly popular machine. This latest Carrera RS was based on the…
Read MoreChassis 4301036 was one of the M1 Procars reserved for use by the official BMW Motorsport team in 1979. It first appeared at Hockenheim (round five) in the hands of promising German, Hans-Georg…
Read MoreAfter chassis 0004 (which won the 1955 Mille Miglia, Dundrod Tourist Trophy and Targa Florio), chassis 0003 was the most successful of Mercedes’ all-conquering SLR racing cars. It first…
Read MoreIn September 1987, the Ford Motor Company purchased a 75% stake in Aston Martin Lagonda from Victor Gauntlett, Tim Hearley and Peter Livanos. The American firm then took full control in 1991.
Read MoreChassis KLA12557 was the first of four Anniversary-spec. Countach painted this particular shade of Blu Speciale. All four were right-hand drive with Bianco upholstery to include a matching steering…
Read MoreChassis P/1009A was a lightweight GT40 tub constructed in 1969 by John Wyer Automotive Engineering (JWAE). The JWAE organisation in England (which started life as Ford Advanced…
Read MoreAfter the 348 had divided opinion and been dynamically eclipsed by some of its rivals, Ferrari returned to form in spectacular fashion with the much-loved F355. Launched in 1994, the F355 was…
Read MoreChassis 201 was the first of 28 Delta S4s assembled to ‘Corsa’ trim and one of five cars used during the 1985 season. Registered TO 2664, chassis 201 made the Delta S4’s public debut in Sardinia…
Read MoreHaving become a leading manufacturer of motorcycles during the 1950s, Honda moved into automobile production with the T360 micro truck in June 1963. The T360 was followed by the two…
Read MoreChassis 1120222 was one of five LP400 Countach originally built to Speciale trim. Two were purchased by Walter Wolf (who commissioned the Speciale programme), one was sold to Ermanno…
Read MoreFor 1973, the Martini Racing Team (overseen by ex-Gulf Racing manager, David Yorke) was tasked with campaigning Porsche’s new 911 RSR in European rounds of the World Sportscar Championship.
Read MoreFor 1962, the World Sportscar Championship had undergone a series of important changes. Most significantly, the main event shifted focus to production-based GT cars. Such vehicles would contest…
Read MoreChassis 24R was one of four 1997-spec. F1 GTRs delivered to BMW Motorsport. As supplier of the McLaren F1’s engine, BMW decided to begin racing with a trio of F1 GTRs in 1996. That year, their…
Read MoreOf the several iconic colour schemes worn by the Skyline GT-R in Group A competition, few are more evocative than the black and red livery of Team Taisan, the renowned Japanese outfit run by…
Read MoreIn early 1972, Volkswagen signed an agreement with Porsche to collaborate on the development of a new flagship Coupe for the Wolfsburg company. Design and development of the new Type 477…
Read MoreChassis 74049 was one of the most famous F40 prototypes. Eight prototypes were built in total, seven of which emerged from the Maranello factory in 1987. 74049 made its public debut at the…
Read MoreChassis C16 was used for just one event by the works Peugeot Talbot Squad. It was wheeled out as part of a three-car team for the 1985 Tour de Corse which took place over 1122km of tarmac surface
Read MoreWhen Luca di Montezemolo returned for his second stint at Ferrari in November 1991, he arrived as the company’s President. Di Montezemolo had first joined Ferrari in 1973 after a spell at Fiat.
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