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World's Only Black 1970 Plymouth Superbird Comes Out of Hiding, Flaunts Unique Air Grabber
World's Only Black 1970 Plymouth Superbird Comes Out of Hiding, Flaunts Unique Air Grabber

18 Aug 2022, 12:14 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Repainted black and fitted with an Air Grabber, this 1970 Plymouth Superbird is as unique as "winged warriors" get. It's also decidedly cool

 
Rare Street-Legal Jaguar XJR-15 Driven for Less than 1,000 Miles Looks for New Owner
Rare Street-Legal Jaguar XJR-15 Driven for Less than 1,000 Miles Looks for New Owner

17 Aug 2022, 15:49 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The 1991 XJR-15 example offered for auction is also known as the “Japan Study Car” and was used for aerodynamic and other testing purposes

 
1959 Chevrolet Corvette XP-87 Is the World's First Stingray, Sounds Furious
1959 Chevrolet Corvette XP-87 Is the World's First Stingray, Sounds Furious

17 Aug 2022, 13:53 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While most cars like this end up wrecked or crushed, the Stingray Racer managed to soldier on unscathed for more than six decades

 
McLaren's 2023 Artura Trophy Is an Untethered GT4 with More Power and Downforce
McLaren's 2023 Artura Trophy Is an Untethered GT4 with More Power and Downforce

2 Aug 2022, 21:48 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The new race car is specifically designed for the one-make McLaren Trophy racing championship, which will begin next year on June 2nd

 
Meet the First Jaguar Sports Car Ever Built, Driven During the Battle of Britain
Meet the First Jaguar Sports Car Ever Built, Driven During the Battle of Britain

22 Jul 2022, 09:59 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Built in 1935, this prototype was the first ever sports car built by the company that became Jaguar Cars in 1945. Also the first factory race car

 
1976 Lancia Stratos HF Is a Road Racer That Would Stand Out on Any Vintage Racing Circuit
1976 Lancia Stratos HF Is a Road Racer That Would Stand Out on Any Vintage Racing Circuit

20 Jul 2022, 08:56 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The 1976 Lancia Stratos HF is a unique car that comes with an impressive road racing history, having competed on various road circuits in North America

 
911 Turbo S Challenges 1,100-HP GT-R, Unexpected Contender Shows Up To Ruin Their Fun
911 Turbo S Challenges 1,100-HP GT-R, Unexpected Contender Shows Up To Ruin Their Fun

16 Jul 2022, 12:16 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / A bone stock Porsche is boldly going up against a tuned Nissan, but then an electric rallycross car comes along to give them a run for their money.

 
One-of-Two Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT GR.2s Still in Existence Is Up for Sale
One-of-Two Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT GR.2s Still in Existence Is Up for Sale

13 Jul 2022, 21:18 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The rally racer was campaigned by Francesco "Chicco" Svizzero and made its competition debut at the Costa Brava rally in February of 1975

 
Gorgeous 1959 Porsche 718 RSK in Lucybelle III Livery Is Heading to Auction
Gorgeous 1959 Porsche 718 RSK in Lucybelle III Livery Is Heading to Auction

13 Jul 2022, 10:09 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The Porsche 718 RSK in beautiful Lucybelle III livery was owned by racing drivers Ed Hugus and Don Ives who raced it in various events

 
Hot Finish in $800K Auction Race for a '69 365 GTB Ferrari Daytona Competizione
Hot Finish in $800K Auction Race for a '69 365 GTB Ferrari Daytona Competizione

9 Jul 2022, 21:19 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Wild closing of the bid for a race-only Ferrari. After lingering at $400,000 for the past twelve days, the price went doubled in the last day of the auction

 
World's Rarest and Most Mysterious Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Hits the Track
World's Rarest and Most Mysterious Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Hits the Track

8 Jul 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Chassis number #19, this Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is the only one finished in dark blue metallic. And it rarely comes out of storage

 
How Do You Like the Sound of That? Porsche Drops Next-Gen 911 GT3 R Test Video
How Do You Like the Sound of That? Porsche Drops Next-Gen 911 GT3 R Test Video

7 Jul 2022, 21:51 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / This model will be the first of its kind (GT3-spec) based on the road-going Type 992 model that replaces the 991.2 variant on the race track since 2019

 
Junkyard Hidden From Civilization Is Loaded With Japanese Cars, R34 Skyline Included
Junkyard Hidden From Civilization Is Loaded With Japanese Cars, R34 Skyline Included

5 Jul 2022, 14:26 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Located somewhere in the mountains of Gifu, this mini junkyard includes quite a few race cars, a Porsche 911, and a pair of Mazda RX-7s

 
Oldest Surviving Bentley Returns to the Isle of Man, Leads Historic Vehicle Parade
Oldest Surviving Bentley Returns to the Isle of Man, Leads Historic Vehicle Parade

2 Jul 2022, 20:45 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / 100 years ago, team Bentley came first in the 1922 RAC Tourist Trophy. All its entered vehicles finished the race in top five, and it was a big deal back then

 
Toyota Patent Drawings Could Preview Production Version of GR GT3 Race Car
Toyota Patent Drawings Could Preview Production Version of GR GT3 Race Car

30 Jun 2022, 09:45 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The patent drawings show a design that is quite similar to the Toyota GR GT3 prototype it is based on, with some subtle differences

 
1998 Toyota Tacoma Race Truck Hits the Dyno, Gets Ready for Pikes Peak Return
1998 Toyota Tacoma Race Truck Hits the Dyno, Gets Ready for Pikes Peak Return

22 Jun 2022, 15:11 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / This 1998 Toyota Tacoma race car is as far from a Tacoma as one could imagine, but that will not stop it from racing up the hill at Pikes Peak this year

 
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Gets Turned Into $500 Racecar, Budget CLK DTM Replica
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Gets Turned Into $500 Racecar, Budget CLK DTM Replica

21 Jun 2022, 10:04 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Buying a flooded car at an auction might be the way to go if you want to have a $500 racecar for Lemons. It will also mean you will encounter a few issues

 
This 54-Year-Old McLaren Is Quicker Than a Modern Supercar, It Can Be Yours
This 54-Year-Old McLaren Is Quicker Than a Modern Supercar, It Can Be Yours

20 Jun 2022, 19:13 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Based on the M6A, the M6B hit the track during the 1968 season and it was driven by aces like Dan Gurney and Mario Andretti

 
Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 Racing Car Unveiled, It's Ready for Action
Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 Racing Car Unveiled, It's Ready for Action

15 Jun 2022, 09:54 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Skoda has unveiled the replacement of the most successful Rally2 car in recent years. The new race car is called Fabia RS Rally2, and it has 290 hp

 
These Fire-Spitting Ford Model Ts Are What No-Nonsense Racing Is All About
These Fire-Spitting Ford Model Ts Are What No-Nonsense Racing Is All About

13 Jun 2022, 09:39 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Back in the early days of racing, people were competing in stripped-off production cars, keeping things simple and lightweight to win