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Join us as we take a look back at ten of our favourite classic car racing stories from 2015.

Saving the best for last – By Jochen Mass

Thanks to AUTOMOBILSPORT, Jochen Mass reminisces for  on his time with the Sauber team, his Le Mans victory in 1989 and on his time with Mercedes juniors Michael Schumacher, Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Karl Wendlinger.

Enjoy the story here.

Buster – The legendary Porsche Transporter

It’s one of only two ever made, it was built in 1968 and it remains the coolest Porsche Transporter ever built.

Say hello to “Buster”.

A Journey from 0 to 633mph and Back Again – video

On the 4th of October, 1983 Richard Noble reached a top speed of 650.88 miles per hour and set a land speed record of 633.468 miles per hour in the Thrust 2.

This is how it felt.

Drop what you’re doing and come for a blast around Spa during the 1985 1000km race, onboard with Jochen Mass and his fabulous Porsche!

Enjoy the video.

Le Mans 1969 – Porsche misses glory by metres

 

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Thanks to AUTOMOBILSPORT, we take a look back at the fierce battle between Porsche and Ford in the 1969 24 Hours of LeMans.

Enjoy the story here.

1968 Lotus Indy Turbine Car – Video

Nearly 50 years ago, a shining beacon from the future rolled onto the grid at Indianapolis.

Enjoy the terrific tale of the 1968 Lotus Indy Turbine Car.

Unbeaten: Moss and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR

The 1955 Mille Miglia featured 992 miles (1597 km) of winding Italian roads. The epic road race was won by a 25 years old Sir Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson in just 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds at an incredible average speed 98.53 miles per hour (157.6 km/h).

In this clip by Petrolicious, Moss tells recalls his heroics.

Set the Countryside Ablaze with the Beast of Turin: Fiat S76

Shatter the peace of the idyllic English countryside around Goodwood in the most magnificent manner as the Beast of Turin returns to Goodwood and is driven for the first time in more than a century.

Hit play, and turn it up.

Soper v Rouse Duelling Cosworth RS500s at Brands Hatch

Steve Soper and Andy Rouse duke it out for victory around Brands Hatch in a pair of Sierra Cosworth RS500s during the 1988 British Touring Car Championship.

Hang on, and enjoy the duel.

A 130mph Ride up the Goodwood Hill in a Toyota Celica

Buckle up for a 130 mile-per-hour thrill ride up the Goodwood hill, courtesy of Rod Millen and his 850 horsepower Pikes Peak-winning Toyota Celica.

Enjoy Rod Millen’s run at the link.