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Resurrecting Legend: The Long-Lost Ford GT40 P/1067 Emerges From A California Garage

Hidden for decades in a Thousand Oaks garage, one of the rarest Ford GT40s—chassis P/1067—has been rediscovered, igniting new passion for a Le Mans icon that almost slipped through history’s fingers.

Bulova’s Forgotten Motorsports Heritage

When most people think of motorsports watches, major brands like Rolex, Tag Heuer, and Yema spring to mind, but Bulova, a watch brand with a 146-year history, isn't one that most automotive enthusiasts

Lost Dragstrip: Fontana Drag City

Not far from my old studio in Rancho Cucamonga is a place that was once known as Fontana Drag City and remains among the suburban housing tracks. So, I decided to take

1968 Egli-Vincent 998cc Racing Motorcycle

The Egli-Vincent offered here was built by sidecar racer Pete Gerrish using a frame bought directly from Fritz Egli shortly after meeting the Swiss engineer in 1968. Although a 'chair' man, Gerrish

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Auto Journalist Sued Over Classic Porsche Engine Blowup

Photo: Peter Ellenbogen by Michael Satterfield Ex-Formula One driver David Piper is suing automotive journalist Mark Hales after his classic racing car’s engine blew up during a test drive. The complex legal

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

British Touring Car in the 1960’s

TGR Staff – 01/21/2013 The 1960s was a golden era for British motorsport, and few series captured the spirit of the time quite like the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Established in

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Shelby Team Jacket Brings over $11K at Bonhams Auction

TGR Staff Said to be formerly the property of the late Ken Miles: A Shelby American Ford GT40 Team jacket by Martin of California, 1965, this jacket sold for over $11K ($13,750

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Auction News: 1965 Shelby GT350R

TGR Staff Unquestionably, the Shelby Mustang is one of those rare American automotive icons that have transcended the collector car hobby, becoming a full-fledged popular culture phenomenon in the process. But the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Steve McQueen Le Mans Lola

This 1969 Lola T70 MKIII B was sold to Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions film company for the epic film “Le Mans” in 1970, in total Solar Productions bought 5 Lola chassis. For

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Interview with Don Racine Founder of Mini Mania

Check out this short Video with Don from our visit up to their Grass Valley, California store.

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Lucas To “Up” U.S. Auto Racing Marketing Investment For 2013

TGR Staff Lucas Oil Products, Inc., producer and marketer of 350 unique oil and lubrication products in 26 countries around the globe will layout its expanded commitment to American motorsports this Friday,

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Automotive Icons Take Center Stage at RM Auctions Arizona.

TGR Staff – 11/29/2012 RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, is delighted to announce the addition of two multi-million-dollar entries to its eagerly awaited Arizona sale:

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

eBay Motors: Fiat Abarth Zagato Double Bubble

by Michael Satterfield – 10/02/2012 This is one of those cars I really love, and one day, when I have a larger garage and have forgotten the woes of owning a car that

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago