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Imola: Where Ayrton left his heart
Motor-racing history hangs in the air in the bucolic surroundings of the Imola circuit, where the streets honour names such…
December 2020
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Treachery and betrayal at Imola: the most controversial San Marino GPs
1982: Pironi betrays Villeneuve Most of the FOCA teams boycotted the 1982 San Marino GP, leaving just 14 cars…
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The racing Porsches for most budgets: 911, Cayman and Boxster track test
Porsche's commitment to racing is without equal. As a works team it competes in Formula E while it conducts a…
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Chaparral 2F: Jim Hall's winged wonder
Don't doubt it for one moment: Jim Hall of Chaparral Cars in Midland, Texas is a towering figure in motor…
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The 2020 Christmas Gift Guide
We begin this year's Motor Sport Christmas Gift Guide with a selection of artwork, memorabilia, books and practical products chosen…
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Motor racing artwork
Hunting for victory Automobilist may be best known for its posters, but it does a fine run in art prints…
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Motor sport books: The biggest names and top manufacturers
A. Maserati: The Family Silver by Nigel Trow, £209 | BUY NOW B. Bentley: Last of the Silent Sports Cars…
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Stirling Moss legacy
Mille Miglia replica roller map Just how do you remember every turn of a 1000-mile race? Denis Jenkinson’s genius roller…
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Stocking-fillers for Christmas 2020
A. Suixtil Grand Prix leather driving gloves, £70 | BUY NOW B. Suixtil cashmere and wool blend beanie hat, £85…
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Lynx D-type: Sincere form of flattery
The days when replica cars were largely looked down upon are long gone, not least since there are now so…
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Allard JR continuation: Eighth wonder
South Londoner Sydney Allard's eponymous car marque was a true giant-killer during the 1950s and ’60s, with his lightweight V8-engined…
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Bag yourself an auction bargain as classic cars sell for a steal
One thing that the classic car auctions of the past month have demonstrated is that, for those prepared to wait,…
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Bored enthusiasts are fuelling surge in classic car sales
Our last article, in which I talked about the purity of the no-reserve auction (and the fact that you might…
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Race car buying guide: Matra MS670
Considering that Le Mans is a French institution, it’s somewhat surprising that the country has gone for such extended periods…
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Road car buying guide: Mercedes CLK DTM AMG
Remember when celebration special editions were a thing? Makers who scored big on track endeavoured to release limited runs to…
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You were there: '60s touring cars & more
A round of the European Touring Car Challenge at Mallory Park? The 1960s were ripe with possibilities that would…
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Parting shot: 2020 Rally Turkey
September 20, 2020 Marmaris, Turkey Now in its third straight year on the WRC calendar, Rally Turkey is a dusty…
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