A very special race car will come up for sale at Pebble Beach Auction this August: the 1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT 12. What makes this car so special? Following the end of the 1974 season, many of the top manufacturers withdrew from the world of motorsport, citing both the downturn in world economics, and the fact that the new season offered little in the way of attractive racing. The FIA … [Read More...]
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Behind the Scenes
Anecdotes from a motoring journalist
Anecdotes from a motoring journalist – I have been fortunate enough to visit many interesting places, and to see and drive cars that would not ordinarily be possible in other occupations. Not only has … [Read More...]
Ferrari 512 S/M – book launch
I received my author’s advance copies of the Ferrari 512 book a little more than a week ago. And I must say that I am very pleased with the finished product. It has been a real pleasure doing this … [Read More...]
History of Cars
BMW in the 1960s and 1970s
From as far back as I can remember, BMW cars have always been sporting in nature and imbued with quality. For BMW in the 1960s and 1970s, this period was one of growth, new models and greater public … [Read More...]
Vauxhall is moving on
It may have come as a surprise to some, when, this week we learned that Vauxhall is moving on to new pastures. We have been told more than once, I am sure, that two things were always certain in life: … [Read More...]
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Jaguar E-type Restoration – Part 3
Stripped down and body laid bare, Stuart Lottering’s E-type rebuild project is slowly but surely taking shape. With her shell being prepared, painted and reassembled at Spotless Knysna and her heart … [Read More...]
Jaguar E-type Restoration – Part 2
Even completely stripped bare in a workshop at Spotless Automotive Restorers in Knysna, the allure of Stuart Lottering’s E-type was evident. Francois Bonthuys takes us through the meticulous stripping … [Read More...]
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Corvette Racing at Le Mans 2017 – So close and yet so far
So close and yet so far – is one way in which you might describe Corvette Racing’s result in this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race. After 24 hours of thrilling, nail-biting racing, the top three cars were … [Read More...]
Le Mans disappointment for Risi Competizione
Giuseppe Risi, owner of the Risi Competizione race team, announced on 23 June 2017 that the team will withdraw from some of the upcoming International Motor Sport Association (IMSA) … [Read More...]
Recent Articles
The mechanics of a Le Mans pit stop
The 24 hours of Le Mans is a statistician’s dream. One of the statistics that strikes a chord with me is the number of pit stops during the race. I have spent many hours in the pit lane capturing the drama as it unfolds. There are times when, like a predator stalking its prey, I have walked up and down the pit lane looking for something to happen, looking for the tell-tale signs of mechanics … [Read More...]
Le Mans 24H 2017 – Practice and Qualifying
This weekend of the 17/18 June 2017 sees the running of the 85th Le Mans 24 Hour. First held in 1923, this famous event has had its ups and downs over the years as far as drama and excitement is concerned, because the race never fails to deliver the unexpected. Just when you thought the race was in the bag, the lead car would be thrown a curved ball as the engine expires three laps from the end, … [Read More...]
Ferrari 70th anniversary
Ferrari 70th anniversary - Seventy years ago, on 12 March 1947 to be precise, Enzo Ferrari fired up a 125 S, the first car to bear his name. The car was driven through the streets of Maranello, which marked the start of Ferrari’s long and colourful sporting history. That same year, the 1.5-litre V12 Ferrari 125 S scored its first victory in the Rome GP on 25 May, and the Ferrari followed … [Read More...]
Ford GT thunder
The Ford WEC team is based at Greatworth, just a few miles from the Silverstone circuit where the first round of the 2017 WEC series kicked off. Ford’s plan in 2017 is of course to keep the Blue Oval flag flying high, and if the first two races of the season are anything to go by, the Ford GT thunder will just keep rumbling on. In 2016, Ford’s first full season back in action with their new … [Read More...]
