July 2014 VRJ/VRC

VINTAGE RACECAR

Interview: Sir Jack Brabham – In remembrance of the three-time Australian World Champion, Mike Jiggle presents an unpublished discussion with Brabham about his decision to build and race his own cars and what made that 1966 season so magical.

Profile: American Special – Roger Garbow climbs aboard Walt Hansgen’s 1953 Jaguar-based homebuilt special to sample the car that really launched Hansgen’s career.

Feature: To Finish First… – Brian Blain takes us back to 1912 for a revealing look at the challenges of the day and the underappreciated achievements of the national Car Company.

Heroes: Michael Schumacher – Robert Newman reminds us of the greatness attendant to the seven-time German World Champion.

Legends Speak: Ups and Downs, Ins and Outs – Vincenzo Sospiri traces the uncertain path followed by his diversified motorsports career.

Art History: “30th Anniversary” – Brian Caldersmith pays his respects with this piece honoring the 30th Anniversary of Sir Jack Brabham’s third F1 World Championship.

Greatest Racecars: March 792–BMW – Marc Surer explains why, with all his F1 experience, he selected a Formula Two car as his favorite.

Last Lap: New Kids – Mike Lawrence ruminates upon the task facing any brand-new team trying to enter Formula One.

First Turn: The American Dream

Hidden Treasure: 1960 Trailmobile Transporter

Market Guide: Formula Ford

Photo Galleries: Sears Point, Donington Park, VIR, Silverstone

VINTAGE ROADCAR

Profile: British Airways – 1936 MG TA Airline Coupe

Interview: Rick Cole – Collector, Auctioneer

Feature: Flying Scotsman Rally 2014 From the Cockpit

Driven: Porsche 930 Turbo

Photo Gallery: Copperstate 1000, California Mille, Bonhams Auction, Hendon, England, Desert Concorso