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Jaguar E-type Restoration – Part 2

January 6, 2017 by: Virtual Motorpix | 1 Comment

Jaguar E-type 4.2

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 process by highlighting key findings and outlines the road ahead during this Jaguar E-type restoration. Desire at first glance Upon arrival, the Jag E-type did not have any … [Read more...]

An E-type named Desire Part 1

November 11, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

Before the E-type Jaguar, sleek was just something you did with your hair. And class was something you had to attend to learn English and maths. It took some time running the alphabet before the emergence of this gem in all its ruby-coloured glory. This is the story about an E-type named Desire. With its slick design, concupiscent curves and seductively beckoning headlights, … [Read more...]

#MiniSeries: Porsche GT Racing (Part 1)

March 27, 2015 by: Virtual Motorpix | 1 Comment

#75 Porsche 997 GT3 RSR, Juniper Racing (drivers: Shaun Juniper, Max Twigg, Craig Baird, Rodney Forbes) at Spa 24H, 2008

Following on in our #MiniSeries, we're now going to share a selection of our Porsche GT racing photos spanning the years 2005 to 2008. But because there is just such a wide variety of fascinating imagery in this genre, it will be covered in two parts. This #MiniSeries only scratches the surface of our racing archives, and serves as an illustration of what we have, where … [Read more...]

NEW #MiniSeries: Corvette Racing

February 6, 2015 by: Virtual Motorpix | 1 Comment

I have spent the last two decades covering motor races in South Africa, the UK and in Europe. As a result of this activity I have built up a vast archive of images from these events which have been used in publications around the world. Our photo agency, Virtual Motorpix (VMP), was formed in 2010 with the aim of organising this archive and better serving the publishing industry … [Read more...]

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