History of a Giant Killer
The Porsche 550 Spyder left an indelible imprint on the motorsports world during the 1950s. It was Porsche’s first purpose-built racecar, and it immediately made…
Monthly Archives: July, 2018
SOVREN Pacific NW Historics Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery from SOVREN’s June 29 – July 1 Pacific Northwest Historics at Pacific Raceway. Click here for additional Subscriber Only Photo Gallery.
Automédon to Feature French Coachwork
Automédon is staging its 18th vintage car and motorbike show from Saturday October 13th to Sunday October 14th, 2018, at the Parc des Expositions de…
SVRA Portland Vintage Festival Subscriber Photo Gallery
Subscriber only Photo Gallery from the Jul. 26–29, 2018, SVRA Portland Vintage Race Festival. Read More...
The World’s Most Expensive Steering Wheel?
Over the past several years, I’ve waxed whimsical in this space about various historical, psychological and emotional aspects of the humble steering wheel. But a…
Historic Racer Jim Victor Succumbs to Accident at Road America
Tragedy struck on Friday, July 27, during an open test session, when historic and SCCA racer Jim Victor was involved in a single-car incident during…
Lamborghini Restores the Iconic Miura SVR
Lamborghini Polo Storico has completed restoration of one of the most famous Miuras ever built: the Miura SVR. On the occasion of its delivery, the…
Dreaming of a Duesenberg
In 1947, a Duesenberg was often the car of dreams. For then-10-year-old Roger P. Willbanks that was certainly true. “It was definitely an over-the-top car…
BMW & Porsche to be Honored at Hilton Head Concours
The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival will recognize significant anniversaries for both BMW and Porsche at the Hilton Head Island Concours, Oct.…
Rare Ferrari “Uovo” to Headline Concours of Elegance Ferrari Gathering
The former home of Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace, will play host to a selection of some of the rarest Ferraris ever built as Concours…
BMW 507 Claims Best of Show at 2018 Keeneland Concours
A 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster was named Best of Show at the 15th annual Keeneland Concours d’Elegance at the historic Keeneland Race Course. The show…