Are you in the Ardennes and do you like motorsport history? Then we have a great tip for you: the Museum of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps – already a great place for petrolheads – has a…
One of the most surprising competition cars in history will soon be fifty years young. Half a century ago, Škoda caused a sensation by appearing in competitions for the first time with the then newly developed 130 RS. Its history begins…
The 22nd Bremen Classic Motor Show will start in a few days, and that is a regular occurrence for us. The German opening of the classic season attracts every year and always casts a pleasant shadow ahead. And regularly…
The Zandvoort Grand Prix, which has once again received a lot of attention in recent years, comes back to life with a special photo exhibition that focuses on the turbulent 70s and 80s. Harry Verkuijlen, a former photojournalist with a…
It has been a while since we took you through the history of Toyota in the WRC in several companies. Or rather: to the forgotten rally victories and successes. Under the leadership of the legendary Ove Andersson, Toyota became very…
It's the colors that do it for him. Plus the fat wheels. But otherwise you would think that you are facing a faceless middle class hatchback. But of course we are looking at a Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. It started when again…
On September 5, 2021, the world witnessed a Dutch Grand Prix for the first time since August 24, 1985. Max Verstappen won during a race that was exciting mainly because of the tire tactics, and it was remarkable how stoic…
This calendar year marks seventy years since the Jaguar C-type won the 24 Le Mans 1951-hour race. Jaguar wrote motorsport history because the C-type immediately won on its debut. In 1953 Jaguar did that again with…
Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli are the winners of the 1000 Miglia 2021. After almost 1800 km through some of Italy's most beautiful cities, they won the race with the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport from 1929. Below you can read a short report and of course we also have a lot of pictures.
Nowadays there is much to celebrate for Dutch motorsport enthusiasts. Max Verstappen is currently having an excellent Formula 1 season and is currently leading the rankings. As far as Dutch participation is concerned, the circuit successes are not all…
The Monica V8 was a project by Jean Tastevin, a graduate engineer from the École Centrale de Paris. He thought it was a shame that no luxury fast cars were made in France. The Monicas were produced between 1972 and 1974 in the commune of Balbigny in the Loire department. About 40 were made, of which there seem to be six left worldwide. At the time, the Monica 560 V8 was considered by many car enthusiasts to be a beautiful French supercar and the natural successor to the earlier famous Facel Vega HK500 V8 GT. Smaller V8s were also used in F1 race cars. And therein lies our link.
There is a link between parts supplier Brezan and the Westfield Racing Company. And that link is Ivan Kok. He regularly sends the match reports of 'his' brand. So something about Westfields...
While the designers and constructors from Project M24 are working energetically on the Peugeot 205, Jean Todt (the current FIA boss) is thinking about a new sports project. In October 1981 he was appointed competition manager of Peugeot. In December…
Finnish rally legend Hannu Mikkola passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at the age of 78. The 1983 world champion had been ill for some time and eventually lost his battle against cancer. From the rally world, the family has now received many…
Spends these months Auto Motor Klassiek the magazine focuses on Toyota's rally history. In a diptych we describe the background to the contemporary competition success of the largest manufacturer in the world. A success story that started in Belgium. This history…
Men used to use their soft side to sit on and it was necessary to understand and master technique. In the past, cars were basic driving machines that did not hang through their axles because of all the electronic assistance systems and digital assistants. There used to be Porsche 2 liter 911s.
Spends these months Auto Motor Klassiek the magazine focuses on Toyota's rally history. In a diptych we describe the background to the contemporary competition success of the largest manufacturer in the world. A success story that started in Belgium. This history…
Spends these months Auto Motor Klassiek the magazine focuses on Toyota's rally history. In a diptych we describe the background to the contemporary competition success of the largest manufacturer in the world. A success story that started in Belgium. This history…
In 1982 Toyota Celica RA63 makes its WRC debut. The place of action is the 1982 Motogard in New Zealand. Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius are ready for a result. And that is achieved. The Swedes give TTE the first WRC victory since 1975. TTE also takes second place, also thanks to a Swedish duo.
One of the most remarkable WRC victories was Hannu Mikkola's in Finland, 1975. Fiat withdrew, and Mikkola had to look for a winning wheel. He found that with Ove Andersson, team principal of Team Toyota Europe.