As it is the 29th of Feb and it only comes around every 4 years I decided to see if any Formula 1 drivers were born on this day. As it turns out according to F1 nutter there is in fact one and that was Masten Gregory born on February 29, 1932 in Kansas City, [...]
Archive | February, 2012
Poster Art – Monaco Grand Prix 1967
For my Poster post this week I decided to look on Ebay for some reproductions. This is for the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix and can be pixed up for £7.50 with free postage. You can find it at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONACO-GRAND-PRIX-MOTOR-RACING-PRINT-POSTER-/330687632445?pt=UK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET&hash=item4cfe84d43d#ht_508wt_1165
It’s not a classic f1 car but #no4 – Ford GT40 P/1003
Yet another great car for sale on fiskens.com and one with great racing pedigree. This car was the first of the GT40 to win in Europe and has been owned by the same owner for over 30 years and one of the most original in existence. To check out more pictures or even purchase then visit http://fiskens.com/pages/showroom/model.aspx?pid=1555 For a [...]
Found on ebay – Waddingtons Formula 1 racing game
When looking on ebay for a classic f1 item I decided I would hunt down a copy of this game. There are plenty for sale on there but this one looks good - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1964-Formula-1-Race-Board-Game-Cars-Complete-/270910830212?pt=UK_Toys_Games_Games&hash=item3f138b3684#ht_1814wt_1398 Quote from Listing Your Objective is to Complete The Agreed Number of Laps,and Win the Race. A Championship Can Be Made Up [...]
Classic #F1 Car for sale – 1985 Tyrrell 012-6
From the listing: Martin Brundle drove this car in the 1985 FIA F1 World championship! New engine – freshly rebuilt Cosworth DFV short stroke: new block, new crank, new valves and cylinder head update. Extensive spares package. Ready for racing in HFO Championship. Car no longer listed for sale. Price : £145,000 An interesting fact [...]
McLaren’s 50 Greatest Drivers (well, 9 to 50)
On the McLaren F1 site they have a feature on the top 50 drivers that have driven for McLaren. Interestingly Martin Brundle is number 20 on the list a head of some big names, they admit they did not give Martin a stella car. He bet his career on the fact that Alain Prost would not [...]
Poster Art – Jim Clark Lotus 1967
On my hunt for cool Classic F1 art for my new house I came across this excellent picture of Jim Clark giving it some and getting air. It’s not something you see in modern F1 which is a real shame. You can buy this in various sizes at onpole.com – http://www.onpole.com/classic_f1_grand_prix/f1_poster_jim_clark_lotus_1967-c84117p76622.html
It’s not a classic f1 car but #no3 – Lamborghini 400 GT Interim (1967)
I was looking for a Lamborghini to post and found this and you can buy it at http://www.europeanvintagecarcompany.com/vehicle_details.php?VehicleID=327 Only 23 of these cars were ever built so I couldn’t find many pics. Here is a shot taken from the wikipedia entry for this car. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_400GT
Found on ebay – 18th RAC BRITISH GRAND PRIX 1965 ENTRY BADGE AND ENAMEL BADGE
When looking about on ebay I came across this Entry Badge and Enamel Badge. From the listing This is a stewards enclosure and pits entry badge that i was issued with on the 10/7/1965 for the silverstone grand prix [ price on back 50 shillings ] a lot of money !!! I used [...]
Classic F1 Car for sale – 1980 Williams FW07B
The Williams FW07B was the car that took Alan Jones to the 1980 F1 World Championship – the first World Championship for Williams, and driver Alan Jones. Designed by Patrick Head, the FW07 design was so successful that it remained competitive for 3 years. CAR NOW SOLD Price not listed
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