Posts Tagged “vintage racing”

Weekend Wallpaper: 1929 Model A Speedster

By | April 21, 2013

Previous Daily Derbi Weekend Wallpaper submissions originating from my desk suggest a sense of wonder as dedicated drivers converge on America’s race tracks with their treasured 4 wheel family members to show how fast they can go driving equipment relatively new to American society of the time submitting a pull still irresistible in today’s society; [...]

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Weekend Wallpaper: Ford GT40 – part 2 of 3

By | March 17, 2013

Ed. note: This is part 2 of a 3 part series on Ford GT40s. Ford GT’s make up some of the more interesting participants at vintage racing events. As I mentioned in my last article, Ford GT swagger continues to this day. Those driving street versions proudly park their wheels where people like me can [...]

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Weekend Wallpaper: Ford GT40 – part 1 of 3

By | March 3, 2013

Ed. note: This is part 1 of a 3 part series on Ford GT40s. Back in the hazy days of my high school career, news bits from Ford’s dominance of the ’66 LeMans 24 Hour race trickled through the car klatch of friends and pseudo auto enthusiasts with which I hung out. A new really [...]

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Weekend Wallpaper: Tommy Hoan MGTC

By | January 20, 2013

A classic car grabbed my attention as I walked the paddock during the 2010 US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International Raceway. Owning a ’66 MGB during my first year after high school, I had a sketchy knowledge of Morris Garages products and their history with racing. Though not the chick magnet I hoped, [...]

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Weekend Wallpaper: #18 Lister Knobbly

By | December 9, 2012

Certain vehicles stand out from their peers at Vintage events. My first encounter with a Lister Knobbly caused me to stop photographing long enough to take in this car’s magnificent lines, group leading performance and harmony with the track. Its current owner, Mr. Tom Malloy, describes his 1958 chassis BHL-112, one of only about 20 [...]

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