The Magic Midget speed demons were a number of record-breaking 750cc “midget” MG cars of the 1930s. They were most notably, but not always, driven by Captain George Eyston. Although of small engine capacity, they were frequently supercharged to increase performance. Never as fast as
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1956 MG Speed Trials – Captain George Eyston at Bonneville Salt Flats (Video)
MG was responsible for a series of experimental cars that achieved world speed records driven by Captain George Eyston. Eyston’s racing career began with European road races, particularly in Bugatti’s, with success in races such as the 1921 and 1926 French Grand Prix. Later he
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The Deadliest Crash In Motorsports History – Mike Hawthorn LeMans 1955 (Video)
In keeping with our theme from yesterday, today’s video focuses on Mike Hawthorn LeMans 1955, a most tragic and infamous day in racing history. The video below focuses on the life and racing career highlights of racing driver Mike Hawthorn. Shown in the video are
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Mike Hawthorn LeMans On-Board Camera in 1956 (Video)
Incredible on-board camera footage from 1956 at the 24 Hours of LeMans of Mike Hawthorn LeMans driving the Jaguar D-Type. John Michael Hawthorn was an English racing driver, a world champion in in Formula 1 in 1958 and also the winner of the 24 Hours
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – Bonhams 2014 World Record Auction Sale (Video)
The Monterey Auction Weekend of 2014 saw some very interesting developments and firsts. Over a dozen 300SL’s were up for bidding (the most we can ever remember seeing for sale at one time publicly) and was the usual plethora of high end Ferrari’s on display
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