Up to 1956, Maserati solely focussed on small-engined sportscar racing with engine sizes ranging from 1.5 litre in the 150 S to the 3 litre in 300S. So Maserati set out to build an engine and chassis that was capable of beating the 'big-boys': Ferraris, Astons and especially Jaguars. Maserati 450 S, built 1956-1958, were nine racing cars made by Maserati of Italy, and used in FIA's endurance World Sportscar Championship racing. Two engines were developed. One, a 3.5 litre 6 cylinder and a 4.5 litre 8 cylinder. The 6 cylinder was used in the 1956 Mille Miglia with some not so hot results. So, work continued on the 8 cylinder configuration and near the end of 56’ it was installed. The work paid off as the engine was rated at 400 hp and was mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The motor also sported 4 Weber carbs for plenty of breathing capacity. With all this power the braking systems were also improved to handle this beast. These improvements continued to pay off. Subsequently, at Sebring, the 450S snagged a victory while being driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Jean Behra. This one-off Maserati 450 S Costin-Zagato, known as "il Mostro" for its monstrous power, has an aerodynamic body. It was specially designed for the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1957. With encouragement of Stirling Moss, Maserati had Frank Costin, an English aerodynamic consultant, design a low drag body for the 450. In just a couple days, Zagato manufactured Costin's body, and the result was somewhat unflattering. Unfortunately, with Stirling Moss at the wheel, this configuration performed poorly and turned slower times compared to a 450 S with a roadster body. Before retiring from this event due to rear axle issues, Moss powered the car to a second place spot. Rules changes in 1958 rendered the 450S ineligible to race.(motorcardigest.com, wikipedia & ultimatecarpage.com) Maserati 450S Roadster (1956-58) 9 were built. 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato Coupe Concept A new Zagato coachbuilt custom that celebrates the centenary of the 1957 Maserati 450 S. (Photos from ultimatecarpage.com, conceptcarz.com, boldride.com, supercars.net)

F1 cars of the era were essentially road-going, fuel-filled missiles. The original magnesium-bodied RA302 tempted fate. Hopefully the replica won't.

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Hoy haremos un repaso por la Historia del Porsche 917, la icónica leyenda de carreras de Porsche que este año celebra su 50º aniversario.

Este diplomado por la Escuela de bellas artes de Francia, y director de arte de una empresa de publicidad, es el autor de una espectacular colección de pinturas dedicadas al glorioso pasado automovilistico de Porsche. Su exposición denominada "les premieres grandes victoires" (1953-1971), ha visitado recientemente el principado de Mónaco y estará hasta el próximo 30 de Junio en Avignon. Allí se podrá admirar una bellisíma colección que homenajea a los modelos de competición de la marca de Stuttgart, y a pilotos de los de antes, que cruzaban desiertos americanos, o reviradas polvorientas carreteras europeas, en cerrada lucha con Ferrari por la supremacía y la gloria automovilística. ARTICULO ENCONTRADO EN: http://www.rs-edition.com/clasicos/1953-1971-%E2%80%9Cles-premieres-grandes-vicotoires%E2%80%9D-o-las-primeras-grandes-victorias-por-thierry-nou/

Explore Guillaume Tassart's 1914 photos on Flickr!

RM Sotheby's - 1961 Renault 4CV 'Jolly' by Ghia | The Elkhart Collection

It is easy to get all misty-eyed when you look at a picture like this.

“#Ronnie #Peterson e #Emerson #Fittipaldi, 1974 Belgio”

Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 25. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph. ABOUT: Exotic machinery, as Bill Phelps calls it, is the central imagery in his latest exhibition. Captured at the Montlhéry Autodrome, a motor racing circuit in Linas, France, these dynamic and powerful photographs render imagery of 20s era culture. As an avid collector and enthusiast of motorcycles, Phelps features exclusively pre-war automobiles, which begins to evoke this period even further. Both rare and irreplaceable, the subject matter becomes something of ephemerality. The marvel is just this; it’s a moment of temporary transportation to someplace distant yet strangely familiar, the relationship between feeling both power and comfort simultaneously. Phelps’ photographs have a staggering depth and beauty that can be most appreciated in their utter mystique. There is something entirely fantastical about Phelps’ photographical style. In bringing into focus something that is not often seen, as in one of his large still lifes of gears and metallic parts, he offers a vantage point that is both incredibly original and deeply himself. Phelps says he sees these racecars as something of mythological beasts and his vision is entirely apparent. The cars become energetic, rogue, strong beings. In another image, an abstract of steel car machinery, he renders this same personality. Though many of the photos are not moving, they work in a way that conjures pure speed and strong motion. With a humble sense of heroism as well, the end result becomes something utterly cinematic. As Phelps’ first exhibition using color, he is able to convey an additional voice. His palette is primarily dark and muted, which strengthens the feeling of mystery. The imagery we see from the 1920s is typically in black and white, thus we often forget the beautiful colors. In using color photography to capture vintage automobiles, he, overall, depicts the true three-dimensionality of his experience. Phelps adds a new sense life to this antiquated imagery in a very revivalist manner. The deep, yet subtle colors of “AUTODROME” remind us of the roaring poster art of the generation, suggesting the stunning vitality of the age. The invitational image “Fiat” represents just this as well. The deep maroon on the hood of the racecar and the greys of both the helmet and specs create a historical yet youthful feeling. One of warmth and energy that is sincerely nostalgic and dreamlike. A self-taught photographer, Phelps has won numerous awards for his photography, including the World Press Grand Prize for Portraits. His previous clients include Italian Vogue, The New York Times, Harley Davidson, Sony and others. A world traveler, he’s lived in Madrid, Sydney, and Paris, and now calls St. Paul, Minnesota home. Portrait, Man, Color, Driver, Linas, France, Helmet

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010

FORD VS. FERRARI

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