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Goodwood can therefore confirm that the 78th Members’ Meeting, originally due to be held on 28-29 March 2020, will now take place in the spring of 2021. The provisional dates have been set for 10-11 April 2021, which will make it Goodwood’s first event of the 2021 motorsport season. Unfortunately, with social distancing measures set to continue through the summer, it has become clear that significant compromises would have to be…
In the 70 years since Formula 1 first roared off the start line, old F1 cars have been bought by collectors who want to experience the ultimate thrill on four wheels. Yet contrary to popular belief, the fastest cars in the world don’t cost a fortune to insure. In fact, they may cost less than a fast Ford. Before browsing the classifieds, anyone that wants to buy an F1 car…
A prototype of the Maserati MC20, the new Maserati super sportscar, will pay homage to Sir Stirling Moss, the British motor-racing ace who died on 12 April at the age of 90. The design used for this prototype is taken from the Maserati Eldorado, the iconic single-seater driven on its debut in Monza in 1958 by Stirling Moss himself, at the “Trofeo dei due Mondi”. It is very fitting that…
The 13 May marked the anniversary of the very first Formula 1 Grand Prix race ever, launching one of the great sporting myths of our time. The launch of this event, in 1950 at Silverstone, was celebrated by the International Federation in Shanghai on 14 July 2019 to mark the 1,000th race and now, on 13 May 2020, on the occasion of Formula 1’s 70th birthday. Two very different eras…
PHEVs are often regarded as a relatively recent addition to the motoring landscape, but in fact Audi built its first petrol-electric hybrid car more than 30 years ago. The Audi Duo experimental vehicle was created in 1989, and starred at the following year’s Geneva Motor Show. Based on the elegant 100 Avant, the Duo’s 2.3-litre, five-cylinder petrol engine sent 136PS to the front wheels. At the same time, a nickel-cadmium…
Owning a classic car means you are usually restricted to a retro stereo system, which means it is difficult to take advantage of the latest in car radio technology. Porsche has recognised this and has announced the new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM), which opens up the digital world to the owners of its vintage and young classic cars. The optional upgrade means classic Porsche owners can take advantage of…
Whilst 2020 marks Formula One’s milestone 70-year anniversary, April also featured an historic 70 years since Maserati not only competed in the first Formula One World Championship season, but also recorded a famous Formula One ‘double’ win – achieved by two different Maserati racing cars driven by two audacious racing drivers, on two different circuits, on the same day. This feat began with the 1950 Pau Grand Prix – an…
RM Sotheby’s are offering in its upcoming Petitjean Collection online sale (from 3rd – 11th June), a rare and very interesting 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupé which has been given a few performance tweaks. This might not be one for the Alfisti purist, but it emphasises the speed and beauty of the stunning 1900C 2+2 by Touring. When it was launched in 1951, the 1900C Sprint cabriolet was…
The game changing car that is often credited with gifting 4×4 traction to the masses, the legendary Audi quattro, is celebrating 40 years this year. While it wasn’t the first 4×4 car to hit the market, (the Jensen FF with its Ferguson Formula four wheel drive system beat it to market by a good few years… a whole twelve to be exact), it was responsible for turning the rally scene…
Take to the Road is offering a collection of 25 Free Classic Car and Vintage Car Desktop Pictures to newsletter subscribers! With many of us spending more time working from home due to the lockdown and as a result being sat in front of our computers and electronic devices, I thought a selection of some nice classic car photos would help brighten up a few screens. So I have sifted…