Archive for March 2012
Ayrton Senna’s Birthday
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.
Read MoreIt’s not a classic #f1 car but #no7 – Bandini Maserati 1500
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. Car sold.
Read MoreClassic #F1 Car for sale – 1980 Shadow DN11
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…
Read MoreCool Classic #F1 T-Shirt for British F1 Legend James Hunt
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)
Read MoreIt’s not a classic #f1 car but #no6 – Ferrari 206 SP
Another week and another beauty from Fiskens The Ferrari Dino range of cars was named after Enzo Ferrari’s late son Dino. Dino was created as one of the pioneers of the v6 engine. The Dino range of cars was aimed at the affordable sports car buyer much like the porsche. The ironic thing is the first brochure for the…
Read MoreInteresting facts about Enzo #Ferrari Pre ww2
Enzo served in the Italian Army during ww1 in the 3rd Alpine Artillery. Enzo’s first got into the car trade working for a small car company that redesigned used truck bodies in to small cars. The company was called CMN (Costruzioni Meccaniche Nazionali). Enzo started his racing career as a driver for the CMN team…
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