Rarely does a piece of contemporary motoring memorabilia come along that is as functional as it is beautiful. This simple Mercedes 300 SL wall clock from Etsy seller Heritage Racing Design is one such exception. This 9″ x 9″ battery-operated clock is dead simple in its execution. The spare wooden […]
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Aston Martin Collaborates with The Little Car Company on DB5 Junior
Look, if you’ve got a real DB5 in the garage, this 2/3-scale replica built by The Little Car Company is a must-have for your lucky offspring. In fact, as a current owner, you’ll have priority access to this $46,500 (£35,000) tribute. The DB5 Junior features a composite body but uses […]
BBS Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Germany
The wheel business isn’t what it used to be, even for a veteran brand like BBS. The German company, founded 50 years ago, has filed for bankruptcy in an effort to remain solvent. This is the company’s third bankruptcy filing in thirteen years, in fact. The company was rescued from […]
Hot Wheels Previews Upcoming Lancia Delta Integrale in Spectacular Style
With professional sports in all forms on hold, one of the most amazing developments to come out of more than three months of pandemic lockdown has been virtual sports. YouTube channel 3Dbotmaker has been producing incredibly well-produced 1/64-scale racing, complete with cheesy color commentary. And their efforts have now been […]
The Last Open Road on Audio Makes a Great Father’s Day Gift
If you haven’t already discovered The Last Open Road by Burt Levy, now’s your chance. This series of novels weaves fictional characters into real-life events taking place in the American sports car racing scene starting in 1952. The first volume lays down the list of characters on which the series […]
Wear a Piece of Rauh-Welt History on Your Wrist
Purists may not agree with what Akira Nakai does to Porsches to appreciate his craftsmanship. Just to watch him work is a special treat, as we discovered when Nakai-San was in Philadelphia doing his magic on a Chevy-powered 996 a couple years back. Now the legendary Japanese builder and founder […]