Tatra’s predecessor Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau (the name Tatra was adopted in 1919) built its first racing car in 1900 and the...
The Porsche 550 Spyder left an indelible imprint on the motorsports world during the 1950s. It was Porsche’s first purpose-built...
He crashed numerous cars and aeroplanes, did his best to drown an admiral, and his dog delayed a critical wartime convoy for four days by eating top secret naval documents. Yes, Duncan Hamilton was certainly a larger than life character, but was also one of Europe’s premier racing drivers of...
Auto transport companies ship vehicles from one city to another, one state to another and even one country to another....
The romantic notion of vintage cars racing on a woodsy road, bordered by cobblestone walls, bridges, hay bales and snow...
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve curated an exclusive collection of unique gifts for the discerning automotive enthusiasts in your life. Something for him, something for her…maybe something for yourself! Many of the items you’ll find in our store are either hard-to-find or exclusive to Vintage Racecar|Vintage Roadcar!...
One week after graduating college, I loaded my tool box, helmet and sleeping bag into what was effectively my entire...
There are a few coachbuilders whose art and workmanship is immediately identifiable, but none as obvious and flamboyant as that...
For you automotive history buffs, the name Sir David Brown should ring a bell. He owned Aston Martin from 1947 to 1972 and created many legends like the DB2, DB2/4, DB2/4 MkII, DB MarkIII, DB4, DB5, DB6 and DBS. And yes those are his initials. But the most famous of...
As a man possessed of virtually boundless vision and drive, Eugene Casaroll almost single-handedly invented the car-delivery business with his...
A little more more than 50 years ago, Montreal, Canada was busy preparing to host the 1967 World’s Fair, to...
The two Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Styling Cars—a 1963 convertible and 1964 coupe known respectively as the Harley J. Earl and Bill Mitchell Corvettes—will be offered together as one lot, at the 2019 Mecum Kissimmee Auction. Born on November 22, 1893, in Hollywood, California, Harley J. Earl began his career...
Built to showcase Vauxhall’s design innovation and autonomy in the mid-’60s, the XVR project was managed by the legendary Wayne...
After reading the great Racecar profile of the BMW M3 (VR, August 2016), I had to share my experience...
Today, vintage racing is more popular than ever before and with packed fields of historic cars from virtually all eras competing at top events and venues worldwide, it’s easy to see why. Of all, the Historic Trans-Am Group delivers what arguably has to be considered one of today’s very best...
Bonus Photo Gallery from the Brooklands Double Twelve Motorsport Festival, held June 17, 2015....
This unique 1938 Mercedes-Benz Gelandesport 170VS is the only remaining example of 10 specially built by the factory to compete...
You can wear many beautiful and expensive items on your wrist, but can you wear original gallery-worthy artwork? There are many exclusive watches on the market today—A. Lange Sohne, A. Bancpain, Patek Philippe, to name just a few. The idea of wearing an original painting by a well-known artist might...
When the starter’s flag lowers on the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, it will mark the 90th anniversary of the Monaco...
“A technical product is not perfect until it is aesthetically impeccable as well,” Ettore Bugatti once said. And the company...
At a young age, Paul Jacobsen became fascinated with cars, playing with his Dinky Toy racecars (like many of us). In his own words Paul says, “I still have this recurring dream where I reach out for these wonderful things and they all melt away. Once a Mercedes 300 SL...
Alongside friend and Alfa specialist Dave Vegher, I drove my 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce, in the 2019 California...
Matthieu Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff of Artcurial Motorcars, in France, have discovered four remarkable vehicles, untouched since the end of...
American racing legend Mickey Thompson was a man in a hurry. He competed in numerous types of motorsport during his career and was always at the leading edge. Among his many accomplishments, he was credited with inventing the “slingshot” dragster that put the driver behind the rear wheels for better traction;...
My wife and I traveled back to Indianapolis for the “500” to take part in the vintage race portion of...
When there is an opportunity to spend a long weekend surrounded by interesting automobiles and be able to sleep in...
From Hiroshima cork producer to global car manufacturer, 2020 sees Mazda celebrate a century of engineering success. One hundred years of business that has also seen a fair share of records achieved by Mazda over the course of its vibrant history. Even Mazda’s first passenger car created a record-breaking sales...
When the FIA announced the 1984 Formula 1 calendar, I saw that Dallas Texas had been given the 9th race...
The Ford Bronco is the product of legendary talent, from the teams who won the Baja 1000 to the collectors...
Goodwood, and in particular the Revival, is without doubt a Mecca for motoring enthusiasts the world over however, that isn’t always the case for the motoring enthusiast’s wife. More often than not her eyes roll back and she sighs deeply and relays the words, “Not another motor race, no!” You’ll...
