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hello from New Zealand

i am just getting into classic racing with a lynx, which is a NZ build replica of the good old lotus 7, based on a triumph herald chassis and powered by the 2tgr toyota engine. for its age it goes quite well.



to date i have done the wallaceville hillclimb and a triumphs in taupo meet on the recently used A1GP track.



have another hillclimb in 2 weeks and then hoping to do a 2 day meet at manfeild (MG charity classic)in may, meantime its full steam ahead doing body work and… Continue

Added by Bob Osborne on February 26, 2009 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments

CVAR Race Weekend at Eagles Canyon Raceway May 15th - 17th, 2009

Welcome to all the Texas Car Clubs and CVAR Members



CVAR, the Southwest’s largest Vintage Racing organization will be staging a world-class Vintage racing weekend at Eagles Canyon Raceway May 15th – 17th, 2009.



Please invite your members and friends to attend this great celebration of Vintage cars and Vintage Racing.



We will have Visitor sections for American and European cars, (English, German, Italian, French and all “others”).



Bring your family,… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on February 26, 2009 at 7:27pm — No Comments

Jaguar E type 4.2 Weber kit.

FYI Jaguar E Type 4.2 litre 1968 Weber triple 48 DCOE kit that went through our store today - very long time since I sold one of these....!!!.

Added by Glenn Hardy on February 24, 2009 at 5:12am — No Comments

BACK TO THE TRACKS CAR SHOW - APRIL 4TH - TORRANCE





I wanted to send a personal and early invitation to your club members to the 2nd "Back to the Tracks" Car Show at Power Ford of Torrance. We had a great time last year and this year we will try to make it bigger and better.

The date will be April 4th 2009, I will be sending more formal invitations and information with details. Untill then, please mark your calendars as I would like to see you attend.





**FOOD, MUSIC,… Continue

Added by Eddie on February 18, 2009 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Anyone looking for someone to race their car?

I know it's a snowball's chance in hell, but I still need to ask...is anyone looking for someone to drive their vintage (or late model) car in a race?....Don Pentecost....don_pentecost@yahoo.com

Added by Don Pentecost on February 18, 2009 at 8:16am — No Comments

Bol d'Or, Dijon Prenois

If you are in France in June, head to Dijon Prenois circuit in Burgundy for the Bol d'Or on the weekend of the 20/21. This is a friendly club meet, well attended by UK participants, as well as French, Belgians, Swiss etc. For more info see http://www.burgundytoday.com/spectator-sports/dijon-prenois/dijonprenois-agedor.htm

Added by Graham Elson on February 18, 2009 at 7:41am — No Comments

Superformance GT40 R Competition

The GT40 Racecar is Back in Production After 40 Years: The GT40-R

After 40 years, an authentic recreation of the iconic GT40 racing car that beat Ferrari and won the Le Mans 24 Hours Race in 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969 is being rebuilt and sold in the US. Named the GT40-R, this racecar will be eligible for vintage racing in the Historic Sportscar Racing association (HSR) and other venues. The GT40R is an authentic reproduction of the original, and is licensed as a continuation model… Continue

Added by Lance Stander on February 13, 2009 at 9:02am — No Comments

Greetings....is is o.k. to ask if anyone is interested in a (vintage or) new F-1 or Nascar investment?

I am interested in vintage "anything with a motor", including motocycles....but I am also seeking an investor-sponsor for a start-up Formula 1 team...I also have a current opportunity to drive a Nascar truck in the ARCA series, but I have to bring in my own investor. they (the truck owner), will supply the race-ready truck, use of the race shop facility in las vegas, and a qualified crew. Interested? www.formula1racing-usa.com (just started this website, and still under construction). I am in… Continue

Added by Don Pentecost on February 13, 2009 at 8:04am — No Comments

Vintage Campers Take Flight During Exhibit Closing

Here's a behind the scenes look at what happens during a museum exhibit de-installation when the vehicles are a little too large to come down the ramp.…

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Added by Petersen Automotive Museum on February 12, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Petersen Automotive Museum Vehicles Displayed at The 2009 Grand National Roadster Show

Speed Racer Mach 5

Niekamp Roadster AMBR 1950

Golden Star AMBR 1989, 1991

Lil' John Buttera Harley

Alien AMBR 1969

Lil' John Sedan

Ed Roth's Outlaw

Candy… Continue

Added by Petersen Automotive Museum on February 12, 2009 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Old That's New

I'm heading to the Chicago Auto Show for the media days. I'll be shooting photos and probably some host work for the company I work for. It started with the Mustang, then the Challenger and now the Camaro are making a retro comeback. I haven't seen the Camaro in person, so I'm looking forward to seeing how the lines stand up. It looks a little bulky is some of the press shots, but I'll hold off until I see it first hand.



The redesigned Mustang has a pipe on top of the engine with a… Continue

Added by John Vatne on February 9, 2009 at 7:16pm — No Comments

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Added by Auto Thrill Show on February 7, 2009 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Ferrari 250 TR Could Break All-Time Auction Records

RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, will present the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 TR (chassis no. 0714TR), when the famed Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event returns to Maranello, May 17, 2009.





Held during the final stretch of the famous Mille Miglia retrospective, the exclusive annual event will offer an unprecedented collection of historic Ferraris for auction.



Considered one of the most alluring, competitive and… Continue

Added by Jamie Doyle on February 6, 2009 at 8:45pm — No Comments

Sebring HSR

Anyone needing Transportation & or Track Support for the HSR, SVRA, Historic Ferrari Challenge or other events please contact me at Moorespeed (512) 474-7223 or by email david@moorespeed.com. We have both 54' & 48' race transporters.and offer simple transportation to arrive and drive full track support.

Added by David Moore on February 2, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

1954 Jaguar XK120SE for sale



Matching numbers, two owner California car.



Though not a Concours Class wining car, the car is in far better than "driver" condition. The second owner of the car had it from 1961 to 2006. Recently stored in a climate controlled dry enviornment. 92 miles on complete engine overhaul.



Lots of documentation.



Asking $83,000 but open to close reasonable… Continue

Added by klaus Kindor on January 28, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

1952 Aardvark

1952 AARDVARK







The Aardvark was hand built in Southern California during '51 & '52 by John Porter. All the mechanical components are from a "Panhard Junior" while the body is built of hand roller aluminum and a fiberglass nose panel.



The Aardvark is a front engine, front wheel drive car that weights less than a 1,000 pounds with the entire engine and tranny in front of the front wheels.



The engine is a Panhard 850cc, opposed flat 2 cylinder with a… Continue

Added by Don Racine on January 28, 2009 at 8:10am — No Comments

Tribute To Corvette Racing Coverage in Vette Magazine

On October 23rd, The Petersen Automotive Museum hosted "A Tribute to Corvette Racing: From Fitch to Fehan". Pick up the March 2009 issue of Vetteto see pictures of Corvette racing legends and the cars that they drove.

Added by Petersen Automotive Museum on January 27, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

Is the Collector Car Market Up or Down??

Just started a new discussion on the Vintage Racecar Group about the current state of the collector car market. Have made some observations based on recent sales and discussions with a number of brokers, but would love to hear others views on this.
All the best,
Casey Annis, Editor

Added by Casey Annis on January 26, 2009 at 11:35am — No Comments

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Added by racingdeal.com- the worldwide marketplace for the finest sports-and racingcars on January 25, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

I keep a "car guy" blog

www.VerDeMotors.blogspot.com

Added by JP Saleeby, MD on January 22, 2009 at 8:11pm — No Comments

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