Archive for February 2012
#f1 drivers born on the 29th of Feb
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,…
Read MorePoster 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
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreFound 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…
Read MoreClassic #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…
Read MoreMcLaren’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…
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