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On the 30 May 1939 and 30 May 1940 Maserati recorded two consecutive wins at one of the world’s most important races, the Indianapolis 500. With Warren Wilbur Shaw at the wheel, these wins helped to grow the Maserati myth and legend both in the United States and internationally. All of which was made possible by the brilliant Maserati 8CTF. Maserati 8CTF The 8CTF was another inspired design by Ernesto…
At 6.30 pm on 2 June 1910, aviation pioneer Charles Stewart Rolls took off alone in his flimsy biplane from Swingate aerodrome, near Dover, to achieve the world’s first non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by aeroplane. He had been waiting in frustration for over a week, his departure repeatedly frustrated by high winds, fog or mechanical problems with the machine. But finally, conditions were perfectly calm and clear….
On 29 May 1960, Sir Stirling Moss drove his Lotus for almost three hours of punishing racing, battling through the rain on the streets of Monte Carlo to win the Monaco Grand Prix. It was the first victory in a Formula 1 world championship race for Lotus. Exactly 60 years after it all began, Lotus is paying tribute to the beginning of its truly remarkable Formula 1 history, which has…
Dubbed ‘the most famous car in the world’ and renowned as being among the most desirable and sought-after classic Aston Martin models, the DB5 has become a byword for timeless style and sports car desirability. Fewer than 900 saloon examples were built by the brand between 1963 and 1965, with by far the most famous of the original owners being the world’s best-known secret agent – James Bond – who…
In 2020, Millbrook celebrates 50 years since its Bedfordshire Proving Ground opened. The company marks this golden anniversary by speaking to its alumni and launching a brand new website, despite postponing a full scale celebration. With the help and determination of everyone involved, Millbrook’s operations remain ‘COVID-secure’. It is continuing to offer practically all of its test services to its customers, while respecting the new rules and minimising risks. Millbrook’s…
This years Silverstone Classic, originally scheduled for the weekend of 31 July to the 2 August – has unfortunately been cancelled. This summer, the pioneering Classic had massive plans to celebrate its milestone 30th birthday with a special ‘greatest hits’ racecard but organisers have indicated that they will carry forward these celebrations to the 2021 event. As the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival, the massive event always attracts unrivalled…
Audi dominated rallying in the early to mid-1980s with a wide variety of quattro models. The brand’s rally success can be traced all the way back to 1912, when an Audi Type C claimed victory on the Austrian Alpine Rally. It was the first of three back-to-back triumphs at the event for the Type C, and company founder August Horch played a crucial role behind the wheel during this famous…
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced the ‘Lost Marques’ Display; an homage to the car manufacturers we have loved and lost over the years. Not all car manufacturers make it. In a global industry that’s so fast-moving, so heavily regulated and so financially ruinous, manufacturers that may have deserved to stay, are often forced to disappear. But, thankfully, their vehicles remain as moving sculptures of their achievements,…
Silverstone Auctions will get their live online auction underway this Saturday 23rd May with a stunning catalogue of rare classics and modern supercars. The auction will start at 14:00 BST and on offer are 86 cars to suit all tastes. Among the lots on offer are three BMWs direct from Jay Kay who is well known for his exclusive collection of fine cars. The first is a rare and highly…
In the spring of 1949, when the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 with coachbuilding by Touring made its appearance on the Cernobbio stage, it was clear to everyone which car would win the Gold Cup. Its originality and unique lines were so overwhelming that it seemed only natural to confer upon it “ad honorem” the name of the most important Elegance Competition in the world. But the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500…