Classic cars, Vintage Racing, Classic RallyClassic cars, rallies and races blog. Daily news, pictures, interesting links and more about classic cars, and historic motorsportsTransafricaine 2008, the Rallye-Raid de Rgularit- September 17, 2008 By creating the first Rallye-Raid de Rgularit in 2006, Patrick Zaniroli offers true fans of Africa a unique opportunity to find their way to Dakar at a different pace. For all those who dream of taking their time to contemplate the beauty of this extraordinary landscape, who fear they might lose their way, he provides a safe way to experience the magic. For the increasingly numerous adventurers who seek out the exotic encounter, he afford a special chance to really meet and mingle with the...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1489-Transafricaine-2008,-the-Rally... The Rolls-Royce of roundabouts at Bonhams revival sale- September 17, 2008 A working fairground carousel built by Rolls-Royce in the 1930s to provide entertainment for the companys employees will be auctioned at Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale on 19 September 2008 . Forever associated with engineering excellence, Rolls-Royce is one of the best known brands in the world. The name Rolls-Royce is synonymous with the finest craftsmanship, making this merry-go-round believed to be the only one made by Rolls-Royce a star attraction in Bonhams annual collectors motor car.http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1486-The-Rolls-Royce-of-roundabouts... Silver Fern competitors choice, Escort MKI RS 1600- September 17, 2008 Click on the picture to enlarge Four weeks out from the start of the 2008 NZ Silver Fern International Marathon rally, one thing stands out with the international competitors, already signed up for the eight day October 16th 23rd event, and that is their choice of rally car. While it was Porsches in the 2006 event, all but one of the twelve cars entered to date from the UK for the 2008 event, are Ford Escorts, in their various forms, from a MKI Mexico and RS1600s, through to GP4 MKII...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1490-Silver-Fern-competitors-choice... Third edition of the VK-sponsored Rally Show at Chatsworth- September 17, 2008 For the third edition of the VK-sponsored Rally Show at Chatsworth. there will be some major innovations, but the core of the event will remain - namely, hundreds of rally cars being driven flat-out over the Chatsworth stages. The biggest changes will be that the two-day event will now feature four stages, - two different ones each day - and the whole event will be turned on its head with the layout reversed to place the service park and exhibition area close to Chatsworth House. The result...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1491-Third-edition-of-the-VK-sponso... Historic racing cars at the 2008 Goodwood Revival- September 17, 2008 Click on the picture to enlarge With only one week to go until the 2008 Goodwood Revival (19-21 September) gets underway, Goodwood has lined up what is believed to be the most expensive grid of historic racing cars ever to appear together in one race. Cars confirmed to be competing in the one-hour, two-driver Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration race at the Goodwood Revival have been independently valued by automotive auction experts at Bonhams at a staggering 85million. The one-hour,...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1492-Historic-racing-cars-at-the-20... Rarest breeds star at Panther's stand at NEC Classic Motor Show- September 17, 2008 A stunning trio of cars which will have never been seen before in one place by many if at all will greet classic car enthusiasts when they visit the Panther Car Club stand at the Birminghams NEC Classic Motor Show from 14th to 16th November. For the Club will be championing rarity in a big way with examples of the Triumph Dolomite-based Panther Rio, the fantastic six-wheeled Cadillac-engined P6, and the mid-engined Solo four-wheel-drive supercar. They will form an extra attraction to the...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1493-Rarest-breeds-star-at-Panthers... Renault launches Veteran car run with a taste of the Moulin Rouge- September 17, 2008 Click on the picture to enlarge Saucy Moulin Rouge dancers launched the festivities surrounding the 2008 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run by greeting a 104-year-old Renault at the end of its 250-mile journey from the world-famous Parisian cabaret venue. In the year when French motor manufacturing is celebrated by the worlds oldest motoring event, the 1904 Renault completed its trip from the world-famous Moulin Rouge in Paris to the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London to mark the...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1494-Renault-launches-Veteran-car-r... 2009 MSA British Historic Rally Championship dates announced- September 17, 2008 Early 2009 DunlopGambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship dates have been announced earlier this year. However, since then, things have changed with regard to the Mid Wales Stages and the rally will now run in 2009 once more. The calendar for the first part of the 2009 DunlopGambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship has been confirmed, including a new opening event as the championship returns to the Bulldog Rally. Simon Marks of the Historic Rally Car Register, co-ordinator of...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1496-2009-MSA-British-Historic-Rall... Aston Martin 1598 LWB 4 Seat Tourer sold at Barons- September 17, 2008 Click on the picture to enlarge Pre-war cars found a ready market at Barons British Heritage Sale at Sandown Park on September 9th, which was also the company's 10th anniversary. A very rare 1938 Aston Martin 1598 LWB 4 Seat Tourer - one of just six still in existence and a rolling restoration project - found a new home in Florida for 27,510, while the oldest car in the sale, a delightful 1926 Singer Singer 1026 Two Seat Roadster - believed to be the only surviving, genuine, two seater...http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1495-Aston-Martin-1598-LWB-4-Seat-T... Spitfire record sale at Bonhams Classic Car Auction- September 17, 2008 A 1945 Supermarine Spitfire aircraft sold for a record price of over $3 million NZ (1.1m), the highlight of Bonhams and Goodman's highly anticipated inaugural New Zealand sale of Collector's Cars and Aircraft yesterday (14.9.08). The sale was conducted in Nelson, New Zealand, and was attended by a huge crowd of over 500 enthusiasts. Spitfires rarely surface on the open market, and there had been a huge amount of interest leading up to the auction from both local and international collectors. ..http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1497-Spitfire-record-sale-at-Bonham... |