Vintage Racing - Page 8

Historic Horsepower: The Legacy Of The Chevron B23

The Chevron B23, introduced in 1973, was a significant milestone in the evolution of sports prototype racing cars. Designed by Derek Bennett, the founder of Chevron Cars Ltd., the Chevron B23 was

LeMans Legend: Ferrari 512 BB

I was walking through the pits at California's Thermal Club race track when I stumbled upon this amazing Ferrari 512 BB. Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team (NART) 512 BB debuted at

Legendary Racing Maserati Chassis 2065 Listed For Sale

The Maserati A6 GCS, chassis number 2065, is more than just an automobile; it is a collector's dream combination of racing heritage, meticulous craftsmanship, and drivability. Today, RM Sotheby's has it listed

1980 Porsche 935 JLP-2

TGR Staff Over the last 40 years, this Porsche 935 competition car enjoyed a successful racing career in the hands of Porsche’s Works drivers and privateers around the world, including the well-known

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Ferrari Formula 1 Car By Car: Every Race Car Since 1950

Motorbooks has released a new book, Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car: Every Race Car Since 1950, showcasing each of Ferrari's F1 cars chronologically. Each car's technical specifications, unique features, and competition records for

by TGR Staff

4 years ago

Gentleman Racer Don Harkness

by Michael Satterfield Donald James Harkness was a pioneer in the automotive and aeronautical industries, who got bit by the motorsports bug in 1924 when he imported an Overland chassis from the

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Jaguar Releases New C-Type Continuation

Jaguar Classic has released the latest car in their series with a continuation of the legendary 1953 disc-brake-equipped Le Mans works C-type. Just eight cars will be built ahead of a racing-inspired celebration

by TGR Staff

4 years ago

1902 Oldsmobile Pirate Beach Racer

TGR Staff In 1902 Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile, wanted to generate some excitement for his still very new car company, as always motorsports would be the way to prove

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

1952 Tojeiro-MG Barchetta

TGR Staff This unique car influenced the design of the AC Ace, the car that would become the Shelby Cobra, and is one of the first prototype race cars built by famed

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

1958 Lister-Jaguar ‘Knobbly’

TGR Staff This Lister-Jaguar is believed to be the only extant Jaguar-powered Works ‘Knobbly’ of just three cars built in 1958. Brian Lister started to build sports and racing cars in the

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Behind The Pits by Jon Stevens

TGR Staff Update 12/29/2020: This story first ran in 2017, due to a medical condition in 2018 Jon sold the company and retired from the world of motorsports art, however, he has

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

1955 Jaguar D-Type

Coming up at RM Sotheby's January 2021 auction in Arizona, this stunning 1955 Jaguar D-Type will be one to watch. The matching numbers and period-correct car was delivered new to Henlys of

by TGR Staff

4 years ago

Gentleman Racer Jimmie Costa Jr.

TGR Staff Jimmie Costa, Jr. got his start behind the wheel driving for Ralph Ambrose “Pappy” Hankinson in auto polo matches that Hankinson promoted. The auto polo matches were used to fill

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

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