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Day one leaves tight fields in all Targa Tasmania Classes
2008-04-16 00:00:00
Targa Tasmania Day 1" > Click on the picture to enlarge Eight time Targa Tasmania winner, Jim Richards, driving a 2008 Porsche 911 GT2, leads the Modern Competition field after the first day of the five-day tarmac rally. The seven-time Bathurst 1000 winner, currently has a one second advantage of South Australian, Steve Glenney, in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9. Another former Bathurst winner, Tony Longhurst, lies third in a Les Walkden Rallying-prepared Subaru Impreza WRX STI, a further three seconds back. In the Classic Competition, 2007 winner, Rex Broadbent, has dominated day one of the event in his 1974 Porsche 911 RS. Broadbent holds a lead of ten seconds over Peter Eames? 1974 Porsche 911 RS, while Bendigo?s Gavin James lies a further 11 seconds in arrears in his 1989 Porsche 944 S2. The Mazda3 MPSs have dominated the Showroom 2WD category, with Rick Bates holding down a nine second lead over his team mate, former World Rally Championship star, Scotland?s Alister McRae. Reig...
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The 2008 Targa Tasmania got underway with the official Temco Prologue
2008-04-16 00:00:00
Targa Tasmania 2008 , Porsche" > Click on the picture to enlarge The 2008 Targa Tasmania got underway with the official Temco Prologue in George Town on Tuesday afternoon, with Matt Close setting the fastest time for the second year running. Driving a 2000 Porsche 911 Turbo, the Burnie-born Close was 2.2 seconds faster than Kevin Weeks in his 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, with eight-time Targa winner Jim Richards, driving his 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 third, a further 1.72 seconds back. The battle among the Classic cars was also tight, with pre-event favourite Bill Pye first, 3.86 seconds clear of arch-rival and 2007 Targa Classic Champion, Rex Broadbent. Both are driving 1974 Porsches - the Carrera 911 RS, but there is now considerable doubt if Pye?s car will make it to the start line at the Country Club on Wednesday morning after experiencing mechanical problems following the Prologue. Leading the way in the 2WD Showroom class in the 4.88 kilometre sprint around the street...
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Tour Auto Lissac 2008 to start from the Castle of Fontainebleau
2008-04-15 00:00:00
Tour Auto Lissac 2008 " > Click on the picture to enlarge The more than 230 cars entered in the 2008 Tour Auto Lissac will gather at the Castle of Fontainebleau, in the main court, for the official start of the rally, on Tuesday 15 April from 8:30 on. In the view of dealing with the Parisian traffic hazards, the competitors wil l leave as they please the Grand Palais magnificent setting earlier in the morning to join Fontainebleau. This is a unique opportunity f or the competitors to be allowed with their cars in this splendid setting named by Emperor Napoleon 1s t the 'House of Centuries, real royal residence'. What a glorious start!!! Actually, if the French Emperor said 'farewell' in the Castle of Fontainebleau, the Tour Auto Lissac competitors will only say 'good bye' before starting their 5-day adventure which will not end in Sainte Hélène, but only in Marseilles. Grand Palais, Castle of Fontainebleau, but also Hospices de Beaune and Palais des Papes in Avignon? The T...
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Ferrari sports and racing cars for sale at Maranello on May 18th
2008-04-15 00:00:00
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby?s, will offer an exciting line-up of important Ferrari sports and racing cars when they return to Maranello, Italy on May 18th for the much-anticipated ?Ferrari: Leggenda e Passione? auction event. Headlining the list of significant consignments for the single-day event is a pair of rare and ultra-desirable California Spyders, a 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Pinin Farina with celebrity provenance, and a 1951 Ferrari 340 America Coupé with a superlative racing history. London, England (April 14, 2008) ? Ferrari aficionados will have a rare opportunity to peruse and bid on some of the marque?s finest ? and oldest ? sports and racing cars next month when RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby?s, returns to Maranello, Italy for their much-anticipated Ferrari: Leggenda e Passione auction event. To be held May 18th at Maranello?s legendary Ferrari factory, the single-day event will present dozens of significant vintage Ferraris for auction, a...
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The Great Race 2008: New York to Paris has been postponed
2008-04-14 00:00:00
Great Race New York to Paris " > Click on the picture to enlarge Bill Ewing, CEO of Great Race Sports, regretfully informed participants that the Great Race 2008: New York to Paris has been postponed as the approval to travel through China has been recalled and the permits have been placed on hold. Given the high level of enthusiasm and support demonstrated for this race, Great Race Sports owners, executives and participants are dedicated to honoring the history of this illustrious race. Great Race Sports is hard at work exploring all options to run this race in honor of the 100th anniversary.
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Today's most popular classic cars stories are
2008-04-14 00:00:00
This 1950 Samson Indy Car was filmed at the 2008 Canberra 'Wheels' Car Show on Sunday 16 March. I also invite you to have a look at the fantastic collection of videos from www.CARSofAUSTRALIA.com.au on revver. 20th Historic Rally in Cyprus. "A chance to see legendary cars from the history of rallying competing once again, this sporting event is sure to appeal to rally fans of all ages. This is an exciting and entertaining way to use your classic car for competition and no special car preparation is needed. No special driving skills are needed apart from a competitive spirit and common sense." Read more on VisitEurope.com
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Classic Engine and Bodywork Protection Message From Lucas
2008-04-12 00:00:00
Lucas Oil Products for Classic Cars" > Click on the picture to enlarge Lucas Oil has begun its spring car care marketing push by urging garages to make classic car enthusiasts and second car owners aware of the need to take extra care when starting up their cherished models after the prolonged winter break. Most engine wear is caused in the first few seconds after ignition. After prolonged inactivity, most engine oils drain into the sump. Turning the engine over under such circumstances increases the potential for damage as a result of 'dry starting'. Introducing an oil treatment such as Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer proves a money saver. ?It not only provides immediate engine protection now, but all through the summer too. A film of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer remains on the moving parts, keeping them lubricated and eliminating the danger from a 'dry start'. It gives engines the protection they need at start-up,? says Lucas Oil managing director Les Downey. Lucas has ...
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Ferrari sports and racing cars for sale at Maranello auction
2008-04-12 00:00:00
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby?s, will offer an exciting line-up of important Ferrari sports and racing cars when they return to Maranello, Italy on May 18th for the much-anticipated ?Ferrari: Leggenda e Passione? auction event. Headlining the list of significant consignments for the single-day event is a pair of rare and ultra-desirable California Spyders, a 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Pinin Farina with celebrity provenance, and a 1951 Ferrari 340 America Coupé with a superlative racing history. London, England (April 11, 2008) ? Ferrari aficionados will have a rare opportunity to peruse and bid on some of the marque?s finest ? and oldest ? sports and racing cars next month when RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby?s, returns to Maranello, Italy for their much-anticipated Ferrari: Leggenda e Passione auction event. To be held May 18th at Maranello?s legendary Ferrari factory, the single-day event will present dozens of significant vintage Ferraris for auction, a...
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Barons' Classic Italia sale in June at Sandown Park
2008-04-11 00:00:00
1960 Abarth Spider sold by Barons in 2007 for £32,560" > Click on the picture to enlarge Fans of Italia n flair can enjoy la dolce vita at Barons? Classic Italia sale of classic and collectable Italian cars at Sandown Park , Surrey on June 16th/17th. Explaining the appeal of Italian cars, Barons? MD Laurence Sayers Gillan said, ?What Italian cars offer, more than any other, is pure, unadulterated style. While British cars are best known for sturdiness and charm, Germans for rugged purposefulness and Americans for V8 power and chrome, the Italians take first prize for design.? ?In recent years we have seen values of the Alfa Spider firm up, with the early cam tail examples beginning to move upwards. Maserati prices are being helped by the quality of the new cars, and prices of the 308GTB/GTS Ferraris are still very competitive. These are outstanding value, and the Bertone-penned GT4 offers even better value, together with great design and genuine 2+2 seating. Supercars such as th...
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Bonhams to sell the Brain Verrall collection
2008-04-11 00:00:00
A very special collection of motorcycles, cycles and related automobilia is to be sold by Bonhams at its flagship New Bond Street Saleroom in London on 1 September 2008. This highly-prized selection of veteran, vintage and classic machines was the personal collection of the late Brian Verrall, a well-known and highly respected motorcycle dealer. This bespoke hand-picked Collection features over 25 important motorcycles, to include: 1938 Brough Superior SS100, estimate £90,000 ? 110,000 1939 HRD Series A Rapide, estimate £125,000 ? 150,000 1914 Matchless 990cc Model 8B Combination, estimate £18,000 ? 22,000 1927 Zenith 8/45hp KTOR Brooklands racing motorcycle, estimate £120,000 ? 150,000 Also included will be cycles and related motoring memorabilia, such as superb lighting equipment, spares, enamel signs and literature. Brian Verrall started collecting motorcycles in the late 1940s, establishing the London showroom ?Youngs of Tooting? in the 1960s, which soon gained a worldwide re...
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Today's most popular classic cars stories are
2008-04-11 00:00:00
Vintage cars set stage for opening of Sharjah Heritage Days Around 100 vintage cars participated in a rally organised by the Sharjah Vintage Car Museum on Tuesday to mark the commencement of Sharjah Heritage Days. Models from the 1920s to 1952 and made in France, Germany and the US, including Mercedes, Ford, Citron, Packard, Plymouth, Dodge, Continental, Cadillac, GMC, and MG, were on show. Read more on khaleej times. Fiskens enjoying early season historic races Fiskens, London?s foremost dealers of historic automobiles, have been enjoying the early historic racing season, with Managing Director Gregor Fisken, Sales Manager Will Stone and Showroom Manager Joe Twyman all scoring fine results over the last few weeks in Masters Racing Series events. Read more on Fiskens. LISBON: Classic cars on show this weekend Lisbon will be celebrating 70 years of the illustrious VW Beetle at the three day car show, culminating in a rally through the streets of the capital on Saturday, April 12. ...
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Sir Stirling Moss OBE to drive famous racing car through Bradford
2008-04-11 00:00:00
Cars from Jaguar?s Heritage collection to mark the opening of the UK?s first purpose built motoring theme conference centre. Legendary motor racing driver Sir Stirling Moss is to open the first purpose built conference centre in the country to have a motoring theme. He will drive the famous Long Nose D Type Jaguar, 393 RW, which won the 12-hour race at Reims in 1956 from Bradford City Centre, to Albion Mills, Greengates Bradford on April 24th to open Speedmaster?s new centre. The car, which was driven at Reims by Duncan Hamilton and Ivor Beub, came sixth at the Le Mans 24 hour race, also in 1956, when it was driven by Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb, is to be part of a unique cavalcade. The cavalcade will also include a Jaguar C Type, NDU 289. It was the C type which brought Jaguar its first victory in the Le Mans 24-hour race. This particular car took part in the 1953 Mille Miglia and has represented Jaguar worldwide. James Hanson and his father John Hanson, the owners of Speedmast...
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Opening of Shelby Corner Café to Mark Beginning of NHRA Weekend in Las Vega
2008-04-10 00:00:00
Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSBI), will kick off the NHRA weekend by opening the new Shelby Corner Café on April 10, 2008. Located on the Shelby Automobiles campus at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Cafe is dedicated to the Shelby legend and gives enthusiasts visiting the track or Shelby facility a place to dine that equals their passion for performance automobiles. An NHRA themed party will commemorate the opening of the Shelby Corner Café on Thursday night. In addition to an appearance by Mr. Shelby, driver Bob Tasca III will appear with his new Ford Shelby GT500 NHRA pro-fuel dragster to sign autographs. Other luminaries like Don ?the Snake? Prudhomme and NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car Champion Robert Height are expected for the ?cackle party? which will begin at 5:30 p.m. that evening. Displays will include Big Daddy Don Garlits? nostalgic ?Swamp Rat? Top Fuel Dragster, Mike Kuhl?s dragster and the Yeakel Plymouth o...
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Philip Blake will be contesting his 13th Targa Tasmania
2008-04-10 00:00:00
Philip Blake will be contesting his 13th Targa Tasmania , which gets underway on April 15, but for this local, the rally is only the start of one big adventure. The author of ?Secret Tasmania? won?t be sitting behind the wheel or driving his beloved Fiat for this year?s event. ?A lot of people recognise my car, but this year I will be navigating for Philip Nichols in his 1958 Austin Healey Sprite.? The Italian Car Club member says it takes someone special and unflappable to be a navigator. ?Being in a car for five days and travelling in fast conditions, the pressure soon starts to build. A driver worries about the current corner they face, while the navigator is already planning an attack for the next two approaching corners.? Blake is not just busily preparing for the start of Targa Tasmania, he is also in the process of organising his car for an international adventure. ?My Fiat will be on the high seas when Targa gets running.? The Fiat fanatic is shipping his 53-year-old cl...

Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship, Pirelli Historic Ral
2008-04-10 00:00:00
2008 Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship " > Click on the picture to enlarge The second round of the 2008 Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship will pit crews against the challenge of the mighty Kielder forest complex in Northumberland for the Pirelli Historic Rally (18/19 April 2008). The crews will tackle four stages on Friday evening and a further three stages on Saturday, starting and finishing with a ceremonial flourish in Carlisle city centre. Category 1 As usual, the oldest cars in category one (pre '68) will run first on the road and a resounding victory on the Robin Hood was just the start that Patrick Watts and Elgan Davies wanted in their Sunbeam Tiger. They'll be going all out to make it two wins from two starts on the Pirelli, as the Porsche 911 pack chase hard. Heading the Porsche challenge will be Dessie Nutt and Geraldine McBride in their familiar Porsche 911, with Dessie sure to enjoy being back in the driver's seat after co-d...

100 years of the Ford Model T celebration
2008-04-10 00:00:00
Essex's Graham Gooch congratulated by club vice-chairman, and retired Ford manager, John Faragher" > Click on the picture to enlarge Centurion met centenarian today when former Essex and England captain Graham Gooch OBE helped celebrate 100 years of the Ford Model T. Launching the 2008 cricket season at the Ford County Ground, home of Essex County Cricket Club, Gooch was joined by a Model T from the Essex-based Ford Heritage Collection. This year marks the centenary of the car "that put the world on wheels". From 1908 to 1927, over 16 million Model T cars and trucks rolled off Ford production lines. Pioneering the use of moving production lines, Henry Ford built a complete car in 93 minutes ? meaning one completed vehicle left the line every 10 seconds. During the early 1920s over half the cars in the world were Model Ts and in 1923 a record breaking 2,011,125 Model T cars were produced. Like the Model T, Gooch is no stranger to big numbers. He holds the title of the most pro...
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Rally Ford Cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
2008-04-10 00:00:00
1979 Ford Escort MkII, Rally Portugal" > Click on the picture to enlarge Significant anniversaries for the Model T and Escort add to Ford motorsport highlights at this year's event BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, 10 April, 2008 ? Ford Motor Company, a major sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed since its inception in 1993, will again be supporting this prestigious event 11-13 July 2008. The Festival of Speed is Europe's premier historic motor sporting event ? a combination of hillclimb, rally stage, garden party, and motor show, all in the grounds of Goodwood House, the Earl of March's ancestral home in West Sussex. A stunning array of Ford vehicles In a year in which Ford celebrates two important dates ? the centenary of the launch of the Model T and the 40th anniversary of the arrival of the Escort ? there will be an array of famous Ford vehicles at Goodwood. Ford will be represented on the Hillclimb, on the Forest Rally Stage, and also in the Cartier Style et Luxe Concours. In addit...
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A movie icon will be competing in the 17th running of Targa Tasmania
2008-04-09 00:00:00
A movie icon will be competing in the 17th running of Targa Tasmania , with Latrobe?s Annette Skinner set to take the legendary car through its paces when the starter?s flag drops in Launceston on April 15. The mother of three will drive a 1981 Pontiac Trans AM, which was the cult car which starred in the ?Smokey and the Bandit? movies during the late 70s. ?The car is stamped number three and we found out it starred in the old movies and was the Pontiac used in the street scenes of the movie,? Skinner said. ?They even sent us a letter of authenticity to say the car was in the film.? The midnight blue beast certainly turns heads. Skinner also surprises many when she gets out of the car. Women still make up a small, if growing percentage, of drivers of performance cars. ?I don?t do Targa to ?one up? the boys. I do it because I love it. I grew up with it and started navigating for my father (John Palmer) a few years ago. He?s going to be co-driving with me this year.? To hear the ...
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Introducing the Caucasian Challenge: the Last Great Adventure Race
2008-04-09 00:00:00
Traveling through 11 countries, former and current conflict zones and every possible type of terrain; The Caucasian Challenge is a legendary entry into the popular motorsports travel phenomenon. Dateline: Budapest, Hungary. Amateur motor sports enthusiasts and first timers get the chance to explore overlooked but culturally rich regions with the Caucasian Challenge. Urging their audience to "look closer" the itinerary takes participants through an incredible 11 countries beginning in Budapest, Hungary. Traveling through the Balkans and beyond, organizers have planned their route to include scenic off-the-beaten-path roads and geo-caching challenges. The Caucasian Challenge is organized by experienced explorers and travel professionals as a way to see areas inaccessible by any other method. Participants head south-east into Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia and Bulgaria before leaving the Balkans and crossing the Bosporus Channel into Turkey. They ...
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Targa Tasmania in a classic 1985 Jaguar XSJ
2008-04-09 00:00:00
While Geoffrey Bott, from Springwood in NSW, will be tackling Australia?s ultimate tarmac rally, Targa Tasmania , in a classic 1985 Jaguar XSJ, he will be showcasing some very modern, state-of-the-art technology. Bott?s car number 703 has been fitted with a unique tracking device which will give real time stats on the team as they drive along the 2000 kilometre course from April 15 to 20. ?Anyone can track us during the event,? Bott said. ?It will give a reading every 45 seconds and locate us on a map which can be found on our website. The tracking tag is the size of a small smoke detector and uses similar technology to that in a mobile phone. I?m sure it will be put through its paces as we travel through some of the remote terrain through Tasmania.? To hear the interview, click here: The 58-year-old grandfather will be competing behind the wheel of his Jag after assisting Targa Tasmania for a number of years. ?In 1995 I was a CRO (Competitor Relations Officer) and last ...
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Vintage Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio set for June 27-29
2008-04-09 00:00:00
From vintage thunder to modern marvels, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio was made for sports cars. The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, June 27-29 will look back at the many years of sports car racing, with on-track action that includes 10 Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) class races, two Enduro races, two Formula B races, an Austin Healey Sprite reunion race and more. British car clubs and individual car owners are invited to partake in the 10th Annual British Car Showdown on Saturday, June 28. While the Austin Healey Sprite is the featured marque of the weekend, all British marques are welcome to enter the show, including Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus, MG, Morgan, Morris, Rolls Royce, Rover, Triumph and others. British Car Showdown participants are welcome and encouraged to return for the Concours d?Elegance on Sunday. One of the more popular aspects of this event, the Concours d?Elegance will commence on Sunday, June 29. All makes and models are invited...
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100 years of Formula Juniors on track for Autoglym HSCC Historic Festival
2008-04-09 00:00:00
Over 100 Formula Juniors are expected to take to the track at Brands Hatch for the 2008 Autoglym HSCC Historic Festival (June 28th and 29th), celebrating the 50th anniversary of Formula Junior. This unrivalled gathering promises to be one of the most memorable elements of what is shaping up to be a spectacular weekend of historic racing. The Formula Juniors? visit to Brands Hatch is part of the Formula?s Golden Jubilee celebrations, and the 1950s and ?60s single-seaters will come to the Kent circuit from across the world. This living international motorsport museum will be further enhanced by the presence of a number of the original drivers from 50 years ago, some of whom will be behind the wheel, racing against drivers decades younger than themselves. They include 79-year-old David Stevenson, who beat John Surtees on motorcycles in 1953; and Dr Tony Goodwin, who achieved the almost impossible task of qualifying a 1960 front-engined Lola Junior for the 1964 Monaco Prix Junior F3 ...
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Historic Stage Rally Challenge heads for Epynt
2008-04-09 00:00:00
Mini action during the HRCR Historic Stage Rally Challenge " > Click on the picture to enlarge The new HRCR Historic Stage Rally Challenge, supported by TR Enterprises, will resume in early May for the second event of the season, the Welsh Rally on Epynt on Sunday 4 May. The new challenge has been created to encourage the older rally cars back into action and is solely for category 1 cars from before 1968. The opening event was the Red Kite Stages in January and now, after a gap in the calendar, the action resumes with first of three asphalt events in May and June. After the trip over Epynt, crews will tackle the Millbrook Stages (26 May) and the Rally of the Midlands (21 June). A number of entries are already in for the Welsh Rally, including the Ford Anglia of Red Kite winners Peter Stimson and Mark Butler. However, they will have some tough opposition on the daunting ranges, including the very quick Mini Cooper S of Clive King/Bob Ward, the Volvo Amazon of Graham Waite/Gill ...
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The Fiat 500 takes part in the Liege-Brescia-Liege 50 Years After Great Vic
2008-04-09 00:00:00
Arturo Brunetto and Andrea Frieder, winners of the Liege-Brescia-Liege Rally with a Fiat 500 Sport in 1958" > Click on the picture to enlarge FIAT 500 Abarth Photos. Exactly 50 years on, a group of Fiat 500 s will once again return to historic Liege in Belgium ? leading a 10-day celebration of one of the greatest endurance rallies ever. The Fiat 500s, dating from the 1950s, are part of a stunning entry list confirmed by organisers of this July?s Liege-Brescia-Liege rally which, in 1958 was unique. Then, the challenge comprised 3300km of gruelling roads, including treacherous mountain passes through the Alps, Dolomites and Yugoslavia, driven flat out ? and all in cars of less than 500cc. This year, when the rally is reborn as part of the 50-year celebrations, Fiat will be providing support in the form of a transporter full of new Fiat 500s, the vehicle that shows small cars can be fun to drive while offering fuel consumption of just 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres (50 mpg). Any clas...
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Histo Cup Austria Championship, 2008 calendar announced
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Here is the complete calendar of the 2008 Histo Cup Austria : 11.- 13. April: Histo Cup Austria Castrol Pokal Melk 16.- 18. May: Histo Cup Austria Salzburgring 30. May - 01. June: Histo Cup Austria Pannoniaring 27.- 28. June: Histo Cup Austria Eurospeedway Lausitz (D)* 01.- 02. August: Histo Cup Austria Hockenheimring 30. - 31. August: Histo Cup Austria Pannoniaring 26.- 28. September: Histo Cup Austria Motodrom Monza (I) 17.-19. October: Histo Cup Austria Salzburgring
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2008 Mugello Historic Festival videos (2)
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Class prize giving Historic Challenge on Saturday 5th April: Races and dinner at Striano on April 5th Mugello :
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2008 Mugello Historic Festival videos (1)
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Some fantastic videos from Ferrari World Channel about the Mugello Historic festival. Qualifying and Cocktail at Mugello on Friday 4th April: Podium for Race 1 at Mugello, Historic Challenge Ferrari on Sat 5th April
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Ford model T stars in the Design Museum tank
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Design Museum Tank - Ford T" > Click on the picture to enlarge The car that changed the world has been installed in the famous glass 'tank' outside front of the Design Museum in London, within sight of Tower Bridge. This display of the Ford Model T by the Design Museum recognises the significance of the vehicle as the first car to be assembled on a moving production line, helping to turn America into an industrial economy and mobile society. This 1910 example of the Ford Model T has been provided by the Ford Heritage Collection, which is based further down the River Thames from the Design Museum at the Ford Dagenham plant. The car will be on display until April 20. Model T is 100 years old The Model T, affectionately known as the "Tin Lizzie", was launched in October 1908, and rapidly became the world?s best-selling car. Made in Detroit in the US, at Ford?s first British factory at Trafford Park, in Manchester, and other sites worldwide, it dominated the motoring scene for a...
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Ferrari Party at Mugello with the Daytona and the Historic Challenge
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Historic Challenge at Mugello " > Click on the picture to enlarge The second edition of the Mugello Historic Festival, the special event for the fans of historical cars, ended today, with numerous events dedicated to the Prancing Horse. Ferrari , owner of the Mugello circuit in Tuscany, chose the track for the start of the Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge, the championship exclusively for the jewels from Maranello and, since 1999, with the participation of historical cars from Maserati. Today's highlight was the special parade of 20 365 GTB4 "Daytona" at the end of the regularity race, which was started in Fiorano on Friday. The race event, part of the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the Daytona, was held on parts of the "Circuito delle Tre Province", where Enzo Ferrari participated in his last race as a driver. The route led over the Abetone pass, Fiesole, Lucca and Florence to Mugello. On the podium Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa presented the trophies. As far as the second ...
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40th anniversary of the legendary Ferrari "Daytona"
2008-04-08 00:00:00
Historic Challenge at Mugello" > Click on the picture to enlarge In the morning at 9 at the Fiorano Circuit the regularity race was started; organized by Ferrari to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 365 GTB4, nicknamed "Daytona" due to the legendary triple win of the Prancing Horse at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967. The Daytona, fitted with a V12 cylinder 60° with 4390 cm³, thanks to his performance was nominated "the most desired sports car in the world". Around 20 "Daytonas", from three continents - Europe, USA and Africa - participate in the race, which leads over the 300 kilometres of the "Circuito delle tre province", where Enzo Ferrari took part in his last race as a driver. The highlight of the event, on Sunday, 6th April, is a parade of the participants and their cars in the splendid setting of the Mugello Historic Festival. Continua leyendo "40th anniversary of the legendary Ferrari "Daytona""
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