DAYTONA COBRA COUPE: SUDDENLY IT’S 1965!

Posted on June 26, 2018 by MartynL

The first of six laser-perfect recreations of designer Peter Brock’s Le Mans winning Daytona Cobra Coupe – CSX2299 – broke cover on June 15 at the Nurburgring in Germany. It carries VIN # PBX 2299-01. Suddenly it’s 1965. Time limitations permitted construction of just six of the famed Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupes, built to challenge Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston-Martin and Ford’s GT40s for the World’s FIA GT Championship in 1964 and 1965. Collectively, the six uniquely designed racers, driven by some o...

BUILT IN BRITAIN: TVR GRIFFITH REDUX!

Posted on May 16, 2018 by MartynL

Built in Britain, the all new TVR Griffith engineered by Gordon Murray Design and powered by a 5.0-litre Cosworth-enhanced, dry-sump V8, breaks cover, and ready for sale. The new TVR Griffith will make its London debut this week at the London Motor Show (17-20 May). TVR’s all new sports car will be joined by several of the brand’s legendary heritage models, as part of the Built in Britain display. Visitors to the London Motor Show will be able to see the new TVR Griffith close up, as the new...

JD CLASSICS: GT40 WINS SPA CLASSIC!

Posted on September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 by MartynL

JD Classics took two victories at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium this weekend, including overall victory with a GT40 in the 25th anniversary of the Spa Six Hours race. The team’s Ford GT40 won the Six Hours, while their Costin Lister took victory in the Stirling Moss/Woodcote Trophy race. Racing success at Spa Francorchamps follows JD Classics victory and two second-place finishes at Goodwood Revival the previous weekend The team’s Ford GT40 was driven by Chris Ward and Andrew Smith. Celebrati...