In 1963, Pontiac created a handful of very special Catalinas, strictly for drag racing, that would be forever known as the Swiss Cheese cars. Here are some rare details on these unusual Pontiacs. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Ford GT Wins Big at the 1965 Daytona Continental
In honor of this weekend’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, here’s some awesome historical video from the 1965 Daytona Continental, where the Ford GT collected its first international victory. Continue reading
Video: 1937 Brooklands 500
Countless enthusiasts have seen this famous image of John Cobb’s giant Napier-Railton Special leaping through the air and never knew the story behind it. Here’s rare newsreel footage of that very race: the 1937 Brooklands 500. Continue reading
Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1970 NHRA World Finals
We love original color action from the golden age of drag racing, and we know you do, too. Check out this top-quality 1970 film featuring the NHRA World Finals from Dallas—it’s the good stuff. Continue reading
Video: NASCAR Convertibles at Langhorne, 1956
The treacherous one-mile dirt circle in Langhorne, Pennsylvania is the scene for some thrilling NASCAR Convertible Division action from 1956. Pull down your belts and hang on for some vintage stock car excitement. Continue reading
Miniature Masterpiece: Kurtis-Offy Midget Roadster
REVISED AND UPDATED — The midget racer Frank Kurtis built for Charley Adams back in 1938 was so beautifully crafted it was known as the Jewel Box. This midget, one of the last built by the master craftsman in 1958, is every bit as exquisite. Check it out. Continue reading
Video: Jaguar Triumphs at Le Mans, 1951
With a convincing win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951, Jaguar announced its presence to the sports-car racing world. Watch the birth of a legend in this original newsreel report. Continue reading