Posted on July 21, 2019 by driverjohn
There has been a growing use of the term GT40 to describe the seven litre cars, the MkII of 1965 to 1967 and the 1967 MkIV. None of these were known as GT40s at the time that they raced though, so here is the story. Continue reading →
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Posted on September 2, 2018 by driverjohn
We have a small range of our items for sale at cabinet C15 on the ground floor at Cirencester Antiques Centre. This is located in the market place in the centre of town just along from the famous church.
Cirencester is know as the gateway to the Cotswolds and there is much to do in and around the town; there is even the site of a Roman amphitheatre, so it is easy to make a day out of a visit. Click here for the visitor website.
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Posted on September 6, 2017 by driverjohn
Change is constant and the way that motor sport is moving away from a reliance of fossil fuels is as inevitable as was the migration from front to rear engines and the development of aerodynamics in previous decades. Continue reading →
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Posted on July 11, 2017 by driverjohn
When I first started to attend motor racing events back in 1968 it was pretty much all thrilling; the sounds and smells, the cars, the drivers and teams all made it a mgical experience and I loved it. Continue reading →
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Posted on March 4, 2016 by truckertoggle
Seeing pictures of the Ferrari wearing its halo during the formula one testing was encouraging, at least in terms of someone trying it out as a concept. News that Red Bull might try a so called Batmobile style canopy alternative is also a good move if it comes to fruition. Continue reading →
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