James Hunt Helmet & Nigel Mansel Gloves Up For Auction

When it comes to artifacts of a racer’s career it’s hard to go past gloves and helmet, two heavily symbolic and personal items of protection. You’ll be able to pick up James Hunt’s helmet and …

Schumacher’s 1998 Ferrari F300 Sells For US$1.7 Million

US$1.7 million. That’s what it costs to buy a seat in an ex-Schumacher F300. For this car, at this point in time, at least.
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For Sale: 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evolution 1 Group B

Images: Artcurial
We’ve been enjoying Turbo Week here at Motorsport Retro, so we had to stop in and enjoy the home of the most exciting machines that turbos have blown along – Group B rally cars.
This …

For Sale: 1985 Ferrari F1 156/85

Does your garage have room for one more Ferrari Formula 1 machine?
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The six most expensive race cars auctioned in 2013

There’s a guilty pleasure in pawing over ridiculously desirable ex-race cars with sky high prices to match. These were the six most upscale examples to change hands in 2013.

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For Sale: 1977 Ford Mk2 Escort RS1800 Gp4 Historic Rally Car

Instantly recognisable and super quick, the Eddie Stobart-liveried Mk2 Escort RS1800 GP4 will head to the auction block at Silverstone Auctions’ upcoming Race Retro & Classic Car Sale, ready to propel a lucky new historic …

Art in Agusta: 1976 MV 750 Side Car Racer Up For Sale

Very likely one of, if not the only sidecar racer with an MV Agusta motor, this superbly-restored and storied sidecar racer will go up for sale at Artcurial’s Salon Rétromobile sale on the 7th of February.
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Pretty in Porsche: 1986 Porsche 962 Race Car

Images thanks to RM Auctions, by Pawel Litwinski
This stunning ’86 Porsche 962 went up for auction at RM Auctions’ August Monterey sale and reached a high bid of $650,000.
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