Archive | March, 2012

Interesting Classic #F1 fact – McLaren’s First World Champion

By on March 29, 2012 in History, Interesting F1 fact, McLaren

The first driver for McLaren to become the Formula 1 World Champion was Emerson Fittipaldi in 1974. Also 1974 was the first time that McLaren won the F1 Constructors title. Image by Gerald Swan - July 1974, Brands Hatch, England

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The first British #F1 Champion

By on March 28, 2012 in History

Mike Hawthorn was the first British Formula one world Champion in 1958. If it wasn’t for Stirling Moss’s sportsmanship and being an all round good guy it would of been Stirling Moss himself that would of been the first British F1 Champion. Hawthorn was disqualified for pushing his car in the Portuguese Grand prix which was against [...]

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It’s not a classic #f1 car but #no8 – Aston Martin DB5 1964

By on March 27, 2012 in Not an F1 car but

After watching the Petrol Age on Sky Atlantic last week I had to track down the DB5 used in it because it’s a fantastic example of British Car Design. This Aston Martin 1964 DB5 is currently up for sale at http://www.coys.co.uk/showrooms.php?itemID=942  Price not listed. The DB5 was made famous from it’s use in James Bond films [...]

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1950 British Grand Prix video

By on March 26, 2012 in Classic F1 Video, History

While watching the coverage of the Malaysian Grand prix on Sky F1 they showed a great video about the first FIA F1 Race at Silverstone 1950. While this video is not the same one I thought it was just as good and well worth sharing. If you find any great footage feel free to send [...]

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Interesting #f1 fact – Giuseppe Farina

By on March 23, 2012 in History, Interesting F1 fact

This weeks interesting F1 fact is about Giuseppe Farina an Italian Racing Driver. Giuseppe Farina was the First FIA F1 World Champion winning the 1950 F1 World Championship while driving for Alfa Romeo. Farina won 3 races that year but was matched in wins by his legendary team mate Juan Manuel Fangio. Farina took the title thanks to a [...]

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#F1 memorabilia – Jim Clark Autograph

By on March 22, 2012 in Jim Clark, memorabilia

After tracking down a Graham Hill Autograph, I decided to find a Jim Clark one and come across this one http://www.brandesautographs.com/historical_en/clark-jim-5025122-autograph-signed.html It’s a great picture and clear Autograph but it will cost you €850.00 and has a Guarantee of Authenticity Certificate.

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Ayrton Senna’s Birthday

By on March 21, 2012 in History

Quick post to mark  3 time world champion Ayrton Senna’s Birthday – Ayrton Senna was born on 21st March 1960. Sadly Ayrton died at the age of 34 on 1st May 1994 from an accident during San Marino Grand Prix.

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It’s not a classic #f1 car but #no7 – Bandini Maserati 1500

By on March 20, 2012 in Not an F1 car but

This weeks post was meant to be an Shelby Cobra but I came across the Bandini Maserati 1500 and couldn’t not post it. This car is fantastic looking and was raced in the 1950s. You can buy it at http://www.europeanvintagecarcompany.com/vehicle_details.php?VehicleID=4

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Classic #F1 Car for sale – 1980 Shadow DN11

By on March 19, 2012 in Classic F1 Cars for sale

From the listing: Complete car (except engine) in need of restoration.  Ran the 1980 F1 season, and participated in the famously defunct Spanish Grand Prix of that year.  Held by the Shadow Team continuously.  Please enquire for pricing and further info. Currently listed at http://vprace.com/carsales/shadow_dn11/shadow_dn11.htm Price not listed. The Spanish Grand prix in the 1980 was [...]

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Cool Classic #F1 T-Shirt for British F1 Legend James Hunt

By on March 13, 2012 in memorabilia, T-Shirts

  If you are looking for a cool t-shirt then check this fantastic t-shirt from http://retroformula1.com/ It is in honour of the late James Hunt the 1976 Formula one world champion. You can buy it at http://retroformula1.com/JamesHunt/formula1_hunt_SHOP.html for £26.95 (sizes up to xx large)

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