The 300 SL Roadster Of The Shah Of Persia
HK Engineering once again had the honor of selling and restoring a very unusual 300 SL Roadster with a prominent previous owner.
According to the...
A Unique Jim Clark Celebration
We’re used to seeing more than 20 cars or 30 motorcycles out on track at the Goodwood Revival, but 50 sheep? That’s a new...
We Need To Talk About Steinhart (I)
My experience as a watch enthusiast started as a boy with a Timex Diver in the 1970s (BELOW LEFT). Back then, with my limited...
Results + Highlights From The Retromobile Auctions
The European season opener is over, and the automotive crowds have once again dispersed from Rétromobile, the huge classic and collector car show held...
Nothing Could Stop NASCARS’s Louise Smith
In 1999 an 83-year-old from Greenville, South Carolina became the first woman to be inducted into the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame, located...
The Bertone Bodied Storm Z-250 Concept Car
The 1950s were an exciting time for concept cars. Ford’s radical X-100, which toured the United States and Europe, previewed styling cues that would...
Moments In Motorsport (34): Matra MS10-DFV
In 1965 the French Matra Corporation, known mostly for its involvement in the world of military defence and aeronautics, took the decision to expand...
Owned By Steve McQueen: 1970 Chevrolet K5
An actor, a racer and a legend even when alive, the late Steve McQueen of “Bullitt” and “LeMans” fame did more than pretend. This...
The Motorsport Scrapbook (2)
My first experience of international motor racing was the BOAC 500 sports car six-hour endurance race held at Brands Hatch in 1967. Although I...
Seventy Five Years Of Porsche Sports Cars
In 1948, Ferry Porsche realised his dream of a sports car: with his team, he produced the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster. It marked...
Historic Race Cars And Helmets
Yes, this a difficult subject. From the aesthetic point of view the drivers should wear temporary helmets or even modern ones with a traditional...
An AC Cobra At The Angola Grand Prix
In 1964 Bruce Ropner placed an order with AC Cars Ltd for a new AC Cobra. As he planned to use the car on...
