Supercars then and now - Part II. The times, they were certainly a-changing …. The sound of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, and others, heralded the dawning of a new age – the age of freedom and increased affluence. During this period, wealth came to a much younger group of the population, a group that was considerably larger than the privileged few who had previously … [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
Supercars then and now – Part I
Supercars then and now - a light-hearted look at supercars over the years from the 1920s till present. Join me on my journey in part I... “I say boys, here comes George in his new Bentley,” … [Read More...]
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...]
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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...]
Automotive Photography
WEC Austin Texas sizzler at the Cota 6H
The Cota 6h is dubbed the 6-hour sprint deep in the heart of Texas, round 6 out of 9 rounds, is poised to be a great spectacle. This year has provided its fair share of upsets, and one thing is for … [Read More...]
World Endurance Championship – What will the future hold?
As the clock wound its way around to 15h00 at Le Mans on Sunday 18 June 2017, the possibility existed where the World Endurance Championship (WEC) could be won by a car in the lower classes. Of the … [Read More...]
Recent Articles
Historic Racing and Classic Car weekend: Silverstone Classic
The nation’s favourite historic racing and classic car weekend unfolds in the form of the Silverstone Classic this weekend (28-30 July). Boasting an impressive 22-race programme staged on the famous 3.7-mile Grand Prix circuit, the event has once again attracted more than 1000 entries spanning eight decades of glorious motor sport history, from a 1923 Bentley to a 2005 BTCC Honda … [Read More...]
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT 12 for sale at Pebble Beach Auction
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...]
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 separated at the chequered flag by just 96 seconds, and the crowds loved it. During the race, the top cars in the GTE Pro class swapped places regularly as the pit stop sequences played out, but in … [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) races this year. The announcement comes just a week after the team’s #82 Ferrari 488 GTE Pro car was ousted from the Le Mans 24 Hour race in France, in an unprovoked accident with a faster LMP2 car in the … [Read More...]
