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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013

1970 Porsche 911S won the Monte Carlo Rally at the hands of Bjorn Waldegard
Another Eifel Rallye Festival Participant - 1970 Porsche 911S that won the Monte Carlo Rally at the hands of Bjorn Waldegard (photo: Julien Mahiels)

Starting with the Winter Marathon Rally and ending with the East African Safari Classic Rally, Sports Car Digest covered a diverse range of nearly 90 historic car races and rallies in 2013. There are interesting reports and results from each but, as always, it’s the perfectly timed, expertly composed action shots that really make us stop and stare, that make us feel like we’re right in the action. To celebrate the effect that these photographs have on us as well as the dozens of talented photographers who capture them, we have once again narrowed it down to the 50 best pictures of the year.

Narrowing it down to 50 certainly wasn’t easy, as the shots worthy of high praise number not in the dozens but in the many hundreds. The list is done, however, and similar to our Best of 2009, Best of 2010, Best of 2011 and Best of 2012 contests, we are asking for your help picking the best vintage car racing photo from 2013.

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. If you feel that we’ve overlooked a particular picture, please feel free to nominate a candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We will announce the winner in the January 23rd edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

We are again choosing at random THREE winners from the comments to receive a large print of their favorite photo, so be sure to include your email address in the comment form so we can reach you. In order to win, you must also be a subscriber to Sports Car Digest Weekly, so sign up for our free newsletter if you haven’t already.

Now, sit back and enjoy the top 50 best pictures of 2013, sorted by the date taken.

Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013

 

Brian Johnson, lead singer of the rock band AC/DC, wheels his 1965 Lola T70 Spyder at Sebring (photo: David Ferguson)
Brian Johnson, lead singer of the rock band AC/DC, wheels his 1965 Lola T70 Spyder at Sebring (photo: David Ferguson)
The 1974 Porsche 911 RSR of Dennis Singleton is ignoring the adage to keep all four wheels on the ground. (photo: Andrew Buckley)
The 1974 Porsche 911 RSR of Dennis Singleton is ignoring the adage to keep all four wheels on the ground. (photo: Andrew Buckley)
A study in concentration. Peter Giddings in his 1935 Alfa Romeo Tipo C 8C-35 in turn eleven. (photo: Dennis Gray)
A study in concentration. Peter Giddings in his 1935 Alfa Romeo Tipo C 8C-35 in turn eleven. (photo: Dennis Gray)

 

 

1973 Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1973 Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1964 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1964 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Two

 

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. If you feel that we’ve overlooked a particular picture, please feel free to nominate a candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We will announce the winner in the January 23rd edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

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Echoing spring is the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Roaring through spring is the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
For many reasons, this 1969 McLaren M8E stood out at the Speedfest Mitty (photo: David Ferguson)
For many obvious reasons, this 1969 McLaren M8E stood out at the Speedfest Mitty (photo: David Ferguson)
Always-quick Alex Buncombe's Jaguar E-Type at the Donington Historics (photo: Tim Scott)
Always-quick Alex Buncombe’s Jaguar E-Type at the Donington Historics (photo: Tim Scott)

 

 

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder 1500 RS at Mille Miglia (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder 1500 RS at Mille Miglia (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1951 Ferrari 340 America at the Mille Miglia (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1951 Ferrari 340 America at the Mille Miglia (photo: Julien Mahiels)

 

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Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. If you feel that we’ve overlooked a particular picture, please feel free to nominate a candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We will announce the winner in the January 23rd edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

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1953 Osca MT4 2AD 1450 at the Mille Miglia (Dirk de Jager)
1953 Osca MT4 2AD 1450 at the Mille Miglia (Dirk de Jager)
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 GTA at Spa Classic (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 GTA at Spa Classic (photo: Julien Mahiels)
BMW 3.0 CSL at Spa Classic (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Lights, Camera, Action – BMW 3.0 CSL outside of La Source hairpin at Spa Classic (photo: Julien Mahiels)

 

 

Chris Bender's 1972 McLaren M8FP in two at Laguna Seca for the Legends of Motorsports Powered by HMSA event (photo: Dennis Gray)
Chris Bender’s 1972 McLaren M8FP in two at Laguna Seca for the Legends of Motorsports Powered by HMSA event (photo: Dennis Gray)
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak of Sebastian Loeb (photo: Nathan Leach-Proffer)
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak of Sebastian Loeb (photo: Nathan Leach-Proffer)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Four

 

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. If you feel that we’ve overlooked a particular picture, please feel free to nominate a candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We will announce the winner in the January 23rd edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

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Now That's A Start - "Hemi Under Glass" 1965 Plymouth Barracuda at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)
Now That’s An Entrance – “Hemi Under Glass” 1965 Plymouth Barracuda at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)
Brian Redman pours it on in the Porsche 917K at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)
Brian Redman pours it on in the Porsche 917K at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)
Paul Stewart in the Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)
Paul Stewart in the Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)

 

 

From HMSA Sommet des Legendes at Mont-Tremblant - Robert Ryan's 1968 McLaren M6B goes under the bridge. The shadow from the overhead bridge accents the melting candy lines of the car. (photo: Dennis Gray)
From HMSA Sommet des Legendes at Mont-Tremblant – Robert Ryan’s 1968 McLaren M6B goes under the bridge. The shadow from the overhead bridge accents the melting candy lines of the car. (photo: Dennis Gray)
Another Eifel Rallye Festival Participant - 1970 Porsche 911S that won the Monte Carlo Rally at the hands of Bjorn Waldegard (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Ex-Bjorn Waldegard Porsche 911S that won the Monte Carlo Rally was at the Eifel Rallye Festival (photo: Julien Mahiels)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Five

 

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Ex-Safari Rally Porsche 911 Carrera RS at the Eifel Rallye Festival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Another Eifel Rallye Festival Participant was the ex-Safari Rally Porsche 911 Carrera RS (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Pair of Jaguar E-Types deep into the braking zone at the Silverstone Classic (photo: Tim Scott)
Pair of Jaguar E-Types deep into the braking zone at the Silverstone Classic (photo: Tim Scott)

 

 

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione at Modena Trackdays (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione at Modena Trackdays (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1965 AC Cobra 289 at Oldtimer Grand Prix (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1965 AC Cobra 289 at Oldtimer Grand Prix (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1971 Tyrrell 002 looked at home on the Nurburgring during the Oldtimer Grand Prix (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1971 Tyrrell 002 looked at home on the Nurburgring during the Oldtimer Grand Prix (photo: Julien Mahiels)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Six

 

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1979 BMW M1 Procar at Oldtimer Grand Prix (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1979 BMW M1 Procar at Oldtimer Grand Prix (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1926 Delage Grand Prix 15-S-8 driven by Peter Giddings in the corkscrew during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)
1926 Delage Grand Prix 15-S-8 driven by Peter Giddings in the corkscrew during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)
Rob Walton's 1957 Maserati 450S was a fan favorite at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)
Rob Walton’s 1957 Maserati 450S was a fan favorite at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)

 

 

Pair of Nationals lined up at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)
Pair of Nationals lined up at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)
Doug Mockett's 1976 Penske PC4 in Laguna Seca's turn two during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)
Doug Mockett’s 1976 Penske PC4 in Laguna Seca’s turn two during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Seven

 

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Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport of Bruce Canepa dives the down the corkscrew during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport of Bruce Canepa dives the down the corkscrew during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)
Ed Archer's hand on the brake of the 1915 Ford Roadster during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Ed Archer’s hand on the brake of the 1915 Ford Roadster during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Michael DiPleco)
A peek of the 1959 Costin Lister Jaguar during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Mark Coughlin)
A peek of the 1959 Costin Lister Jaguar during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Mark Coughlin)

 

 

Chris MacAllister's Ferrari 312 T2 in the corkscrew during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)
Chris MacAllister’s Ferrari 312 T2 in the corkscrew during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)
Tight Trans Am action at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Tight Trans Am action at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Michael DiPleco)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Eight

 

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1955 Jaguar D-Type at Lime Rock Historic Festival (photo: Michael DiPleco)
1955 Jaguar D-Type at Lime Rock Historic Festival (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Ferrari 250 GTO/64 and Jaguar E-Type dancing in the rain at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Ferrari 250 GTO/64 and Jaguar E-Type dancing in the rain at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Pair of Ford GT40s look at home during the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Ford GT40s doing what they do best at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)

 

 

Start of the RAC Tourist Trophy Celebration Race at Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Start of the RAC Tourist Trophy Celebration Race at Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Smile For The Camera - Jaguar C-Type driver says hello at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Smile For The Camera – Jaguar C-Type driver says hello at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Nine

 

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Jaguar E-Type and Ferrari 250 GTO/64 at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Jaguar E-Type and Ferrari 250 GTO/64 at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Jaguar C-Types turn back the clock at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Jaguar C-Types turn back the clock at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Ferrari 250 GTO/64 digs in at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Ferrari 250 GTO/64 digs in at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)

 

 

1968 Lola T70 MK3 at Spa Six Hours (photo: Peter Lutz)
1968 Lola T70 MK3 at Spa Six Hours (photo: Peter Lutz)
Jaguar E-Type Low Drag Coupe at Spa Six Hours (photo: Tim Scott)
Jaguar E-Type Low Drag Coupe at Spa Six Hours (photo: Tim Scott)

 

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2013 – Page Ten

 

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Ford GT40 battle at Spa Six Hours (photo: Tim Scott)
Ford GT40 battle for ‘La Source’ at the Spa Six Hours (photo: Tim Scott)
Ex-Scuderia 1959 Ferrari TR 59/60 Fantuzzi Spider on the Colorado Grand Rally (photo: John Waugh)
Ex-Scuderia 1959 Ferrari TR 59/60 Fantuzzi Spider on the Colorado Grand Rally (photo: John Waugh)
Cobra at SVRA's debut U.S. Vintage Racing National Championship at Circuit of the Americas (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Perfectly framed Cobra at SVRA’s debut U.S. Vintage Racing National Championship at Circuit of the Americas (photo: Michael DiPleco)

 

 

Stephens Steers in his 1958 Echidna Roadster at the SVRA U.S. Vintage Racing National Championship at Circuit of the Americas (photo: David Ferguson)
Stephens Steers in his 1958 Echidna Roadster at the SVRA U.S. Vintage Racing National Championship at Circuit of the Americas (photo: David Ferguson)
Bjorn Waldegard soars his Porsche 911 during the East African Safari Classic Rally (photo: McKlein Photography)
Bjorn Waldegard soars his Porsche 911 during the East African Safari Classic Rally (photo: McKlein Photography)

 

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