The 24 Hours of Le Mans held in 1952 was the 20th Grand Prix of Endurance, taking place on June 14th and 15th. After more than 22 years away from the track due to war, Mercedes-Benz returned to Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe in
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Classic Ferrari 250 GTO set to become world’s most expensive car with £45 million price tag
Original Article – The Telegraph – November 10, 2016 A classic Ferrari is expected to become the world’s most expensive car after it was put up for sale at £45 million. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – one of the world’s most sought after classic
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Le Mans Winning 1956 Jaguar D-type Should Set New Record For British Cars at Monterey Auctions
Penned by aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer, the Jaguar XKD, or D-type, was not only beautiful, but one of the most successful sports-racing cars in history, turning a hat trick at Le Mans, claiming victory in 1955, ’56, and ’57. RM Sotheby’s offers the 1956 Le Mans
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10 of the Greatest Cars to Ever Race at Le Mans
Original Article – June 2015 – cheatsheet.com There are few better tests of human and automotive endurance than the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Begun in 1923, few automotive events can match the prestige or the profile of the world’s oldest endurance race. Despite a brief hiatus
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Classic Cars – Mercedes-Benz 300SL W194
Original Article – beyondtheflag.com The Mercedes-Benz Gullwing 300SL is one of the most iconic sports cars ever created. Its revolutionary yet stunning design making it one of the most beautiful as well. When it was revealed to the world in 1954, it was hardly a
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Rare Street Legal Porsche 906, 1 of 65 Made
Original Article by Surya Solanki – 22nd September 2015 (GTSpirit.com) The Rennsport Reunion V will be held from September 25-27 at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California, United States. Organized by Porsche North America once every three years, it is said to be the largest gathering of
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