Back in the 1970s Mercedes-Benz were developing new safety measures and came up with the Experimental Safety Vehicle, ESF 13. This new car was first shown to the public at the Transpo 72 trade fair in Washington D.C on 31 May 1972. It was way ahead of its time featuring anti-lock brakes, ABS, Airbags for […]
With half a century of history itself the National Motor Museum looks back over those 50 years in a new series of lectures and a golden anniversary presentation. With talks by racing drivers, motorcycle and plane adventurers, the guests are giving insights into different transport related subjects. On the 24th of September the former Beaulieu […]
The 2022 Goodwood Revival has commenced and sees the return of the V16 BRM Mk1 for the first time on 70 years. As part of the 60th anniversary of the team winning the 1962 Formula One Constructors Championship, BRM have brought the MK1 P15 V16 engined chassis number IV to be raced in the Goodwood […]
The long lost 1964 Cooper-Zerex-Oldsmobile of Bruce McLaren, the first car to wear the McLaren name has been found after being lost of 57 years. The car is something of a legend, a form of lost Holy Grail in motorsport, has amazingly been unearthed in such a long time. The fact that it was the […]
New book releases for August 2022. Jalopy Magazine selects the latest available books that we want to read. Porsche Legends: The Racing Icons from Zuffenhausen In this great looking, upcoming new book, you not only get details of some fantastic racing Porsches, but you also have the opportunity to learn another language too. Namely German […]
A Proper lightweight 911 of just 850 kg wet and a 3.1 litre flat 6 with a redline of 11,000 RPM is just as it should be and just as Tuthill intended. Just reading the spec alone is enough for me to know that if I wanted a lightweight 911, this would be it. A […]
Back in 1969 the Lamborghini Espada 400 GT became the first full four seater from the Italian marque and featured the V12 from the Miura up front. 2022 sees Lamborghini celebrating their legendary V12 engine that has been the mainstay of their iconic supercars for nearly 60 years. the Espada that featured this very engine […]
The unique The Who Magic Bus Volkswagen Type 2 van is going to auction and represents the opportunity to buy this one of a kind vehicle and support a charity. The van is wholly endorsed by the entire band and the Teenage Cancer Trust has a long standing patron, Who founder and lead singer Roger […]
If you’re a fan of Roger Daltrey CBE and The Who then you’re in luck as you could buy the VW Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet that he bought from new and owned for 30 years. This 1977 Beetle was built to UK specification and driven by the singer and founder of the legendary rock band […]