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SAAB 95: A Family Estate Car on a Monte Carlo Mission

March 22, 2019

Apparently, Volvo weren’t the first to pitch a family estate car at international motorsport. Their fellow Swedes over in Trollhätten did so already in 1961 – and with good reason too! ... Read More...

Porsche 917/16: When More is Too Much

Claus Ebberfeld

December 10, 2018

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The Porsches 917 from 1969 is by many regarded as the racecar above all others. Le Mans success speaks its own language, as does moviestar status in McQueen’s legendary movie “Le Mans”. Then there’s also its re... Read More...

Worth the Wait: The 1985 Lombard RAC Rally

Dave Leadbetter

November 30, 2018

motorsport

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A good pub is a source of much more than a pint. I used to frequent one in particular that attracted an unusually eclectic range of drinkers, one of whom was a tree surgeon who recognised my interest in rallyin... Read More...

Off to Germany for the Other Revival

David Søgaard

September 17, 2018

motorsport, Reportage

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Once again, it´s time to don the flat cap, and head of to a classic car event. This time, the location dictates that lunch will consist of currywurst and bratwurst, while our midday snack will most likely be a ... Read More...

Twenty Years of the Nostalgic Goodwood Revival

Anders Bilidt

September 14, 2018

motorsport, Reportage

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The very first race meeting was held at the Goodwood Motor Circuit on the 18th September 1948. After the circuit being closed in 1966, the Duke of Richmond finally succeeded in bringing motorsport back to this ... Read More...

The World’s First One-Make Cup: Renault 8

Claus Ebberfeld

August 27, 2018

motorsport

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There is no denying that motorsport is a costly affair. But one of the main contributing factors to this, is the constant research and development which goes into improving and enhancing the equipment in search... Read More...

Off to Belgium for the Boucles de Chevrotines Rally

Dave Leadbetter

August 22, 2018

motorsport, Reportage

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Name three famous Belgians, the old joke went. The naysayers would have you believe that nothing interesting happens there, it’s cloaked in a permanent drizzle and they can’t decide whether they’re French or Du... Read More...

Street Circuit Excites at Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix

Michael S. Lund

August 15, 2018

motorsport, Reportage

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On the first weekend of August, Bellahøj in Copenhagen was once again turned into the cradle of Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix with hundreds of historic racecars – both on the tight street circuit and displayed... Read More...

Marcos Mantis XP: The Le Mans Racer with Zero Motorsport History

Claus Ebberfeld

August 1, 2018

motorsport

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A while back, I shared my thoughts on these pages about the differences in motorsport history, and how some forms of motorsport weighs in heavier than others. Even that some motorsport history barely counts at ... Read More...