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Autosport International 2013: Part 2-Parts and components.

February 3, 2013, 9:53 pm
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In part 1 of Autosport International coverage we looked at some of the interesting engines on display at the show. In this installment we’ll cover some of the parts and components on display. It would be impossible to show everything, … Continue reading →
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JCCA New Year Meeting 2013: Part 1 恒例のＪＣＣＡニューイヤーミーティング２０１３

February 10, 2013, 6:45 pm
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I’ve heard about the Japan Classic Car Association New Year Meeting for years. Unfortunately my previous trips to Japan during January usually happen a few weeks prior to the New Year Meeting. But not this year, I thought it was … Continue reading →
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Autosport International 2013: Part 3- The cars

February 17, 2013, 8:49 pm
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Autosport International or “The Racing Car” show as it is known to the regulars always has an interesting collection of cars to please the eye. The variety ranges from Karts to modified street cars and everything up to the latest … Continue reading →
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JCCA New Year Meeting: Part 2 恒例のＪＣＣＡニューイヤーミーティング２０１３

March 2, 2013, 5:16 pm
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We continue with coverage from the JCCA New Year Meeting held in Tokyo on January 27, 2013. The previous article covered most of the Nissans at the event. We’ll take a look at the other brands at the show starting … Continue reading →
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Paul Matty Sports Cars : The Lotus Specialists

March 10, 2013, 4:52 pm
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I’ve known of Paul Matty Sports Cars for years through their advertisements in various UK magazines and publications.  Sadly,  I never had the privilege of visiting the shop even though I have traveled to the UK on numerous occasions. I … Continue reading →
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JCCA New Year Meeting: Part 3 恒例のＪＣＣＡニューイヤーミーティング２０１３

March 17, 2013, 10:27 pm
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The really fun part of visiting the JCCA New Year Meeting was looking through the boxes and bins of spare parts and accessories located throughout the event. The collection and array of parts was very impressive and if you were … Continue reading →
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AC Minds & Co. : British Sports Car Specialist…In Japan.

March 24, 2013, 12:16 pm
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I’ve been traveling the globe for some time now and have been to more countries than I can remember. I’m not complaining, in fact I count myself among the fortunate. One of the best things about traveling is meeting new … Continue reading →
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1956: Mike Hawthorn takes a preview lap of Le Mans in a Jaguar D Type.

March 24, 2013, 3:22 pm
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This is a great time capsule film  from 1956 of Le Mans winner Mike Hawthorne taking a preview lap of Le Mans in a D type Jaguar. The road is open to the public and there are few close calls … Continue reading →
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Race Retro: Green Flag To The Historic Racing Season

April 26, 2013, 7:54 pm
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Starting off the historic and classic racing season each year,  is the Race Retro show held in February near Coventry, England. The show is famous for featuring the latest components to keep your classic race car on the track as … Continue reading →
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The 2013 Queen’s English British car show.

April 27, 2013, 5:19 pm
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Under a typically gray English sky, The Queen’s English British car show in Van Nuys, California enjoyed a tremendous turnout. Legions of Triumphs, Austins, MGs, Lotus, and other English cars descended on Woodley Park in the San Fernando Valley, a … Continue reading →
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Techno Classica Essen : Europe’s Passion on Display

June 2, 2013, 10:34 am
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I’ve only been to Germany a few times and never to Essen. To be honest, I’ve never really had a great desire to travel to Germany. I’m not sure why. I’ve owned and driven German cars and have always enjoyed … Continue reading →
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The Ford “Kent” Engine: Four Cylinder Domination since 1959

June 23, 2013, 5:16 pm
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1959 could be one of the most significant years for the motorsport world. That may be a very bold statement but it’s undoubtedly true when you consider the facts. 1959 was the year Ford released their 105E, 997cc “Kent” (named … Continue reading →
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Coulthard tests Jim Clark’s Lotus 25

July 5, 2013, 8:29 pm
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The Lotus 25 is the car that really defined progress and forward thinking in F1 engineering. It was the first car with a fully stressed monocoque chassis that was three times stiffer than its predecessor , the Lotus 21. The … Continue reading →
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Crosthwaite and Gardiner – Recreating The Past

December 19, 2013, 8:47 pm
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Research has shown that smell is the sense most linked to our emotional recollection and there’s nothing like the smell of a well-oiled machine shop.  The aroma of cutting fluid has a certain attraction to gear heads the world over. … Continue reading →
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Cortina at Sebring – Proof Test

January 4, 2014, 6:08 pm
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It was the mid 1960’s and Ford was deep into their “ Total Performance “ campaign. The British built Cortina was making headlines as it racked up podium finishes across Europe and the USA was a prime target. Why not … Continue reading →
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To Pau, for the first 1-litre F2 race…

May 6, 2014, 8:49 pm
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Originally posted on peterwindsor.com:
Jim Clark’s 1964 season engendered a wide variety of nice – and sometimes not-so-nice – racing cars. The F2 Lotus 32 fell firmly in the former category. Jim’s first race with it was in the…
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Period Correct- Stimulus Workshop

April 20, 2015, 9:38 pm
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I’ve traveled the world in search of shops like this. Usually found in far off locations such as Tokyo or Paris, Period Correct Atelier is a new and long overdue addition to the Southern California Automotive enthusiast landscape. Not only … Continue reading →
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Details of the 72.

May 3, 2015, 10:31 pm
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The Lotus 72 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Formula One cars of the early through mid 1970’s.  Colin Chapman and the team at Lotus developed a ground breaking car that set the standard for many years to come.  Volumes … Continue reading →
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The Lotus 59 : F3 Screamer

May 10, 2015, 11:56 am
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The 1000cc Formula 3 series was the spiritual successor to Formula Junior and ran from 1964 through 1970. It was the proving ground for those aspiring to climb from amateur status to the professional level of motorsports. Naturally, all of the … Continue reading →
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