Sports Car Digest - The Sports, Racing and Vintage Car Journal
Sports Car Digest focuses on Classic Car Auctions, Concours d’Elegance, Vintage Car Racing, Road Rallies and other historic automotive events.
Audi Back on Top at Sebring – Audi's Dindo Capello fired back at Peugeot on Wednesday by posting the fastest time for the first official practice session for the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida, the opening race of the 2008 American Le Mans Series. Capello's lap of 1:45.491 in the diesel-powered Audi R10 TDI was 0.017 seconds better than Stephane Sarrazin in … [Read more...]
Peugeot Fastest at Sebring – Pedro Lamy kept Peugeot at the top of the timing sheets at Sebring International Raceway on Tuesday in the final test session for the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. Lamy's time of 1:43.710 (128.435 mph) was the best in the field by 0.725 seconds with official practice sessions starting Wednesday.The Peugeot 908 is racing in … [Read more...]
Today's Exhaust Notes covers a variety of topics, including the demise of no-reserve auctions, Sebring practice times and team information, plus a possible F1 return to Indy. Reserve Auction Changes – Auction house Russo and Steele is shifting its auction format to an all reserve sale. The change is seen by many auction veterans as a sign of things to come, as no-reserve auctions are finally … [Read more...]
SCD realizes that you have most likely seen this model or video before, especially considering it has been viewed 375,000 times on YouTube. We have viewed it at least a dozen times, but it never fails to amaze. If you have never seen this video or read the story behind it, prepare to be astonished by the quality of this Ferrari 312 PB scale model. It has to been seen and heard to be believed. … [Read more...]
Today's Exhaust Notes is chock full of racing information, including Sebring racing information, more Aston Martin DBR9 Gulf Oil pictures and news, plus the latest F1 safety car. Sebring Pre-Race Info – The American Le Mans Series begins its 10th season next weekend with the 56th running of the Twelve Hours of Sebring. Here are various pre-race items of interest: … [Read more...]
The Exhaust Notes for Tuesday, March 4th is a trip down memory lane of sorts, as we discuss the next Dino and the next Andretti to race at Sebring. Dino, Take Two – Autoweek is reporting that Ferrari will introduce its entry-level 2+2 coupe this October at the Paris Motor Show. This despite repeated denials from Ferrari that the car exists or will exist. Autoweek notes, "Ferrari hasn't even … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Countach LP400 For SaleDetails: V12 Longitudinal, Mid-Mounted DOHC per bank; Red/Tan; 7,250 milesPrice: Currently bid to $440,600 as of 3/3/08; seller states that reserve is set at $450,000, but that he will accept current bid.Market: While the May-August "Cars That Matter" guide suggests a $153,000 price for a #1 condition Countach, the market for an early Countach has … [Read more...]
Turning the Corner - Like many racing fans, Sports Car Digest longs for the old days. This longing has led to the rise of vintage racing, and the ensuing rise in parallel businesses. And, thank heavens for it.We race enthusiasts miss the old days, not only for sports car racing, but also for open-wheel racing. While the last few years have been relatively positive for the former, the same … [Read more...]
The leap year Exhaust Notes edition covers a narrow range of news, including the return of the BMW M3 to racing, Ferrari's final winter F1 practice and a Ferrari SUV(!) of sorts.SCD is eager for the start of the racing season, particularly the vintage racing season, so we don't have to grasp for news. Plus, the beginning of the event season begins next Friday with the Amelia Island Concours … [Read more...]
Hot Rods are not the typical car profile you can expect from Sports Car Digest, but this is far from a typical hot rod. Volvo commissioned Leif Tufvesson, winner of awards such "Hot Rod of the Year" and "Most Innovative Car", to build a car to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first Volvo.Volvo Hot Rod JakobDetails: Volvo five cylinder turbo with 265 hp; 5-speed manual from Volvo … [Read more...]
Aston Martin and Gulf Oil - Sports Car Digest loves to see the return of the Gulf Oil colors, which look incredible on Aston Martin's DBR9 racer. If we had a top-5 list of racing car color combinations, Gulf Oil's traditional colors would be on it.Aston Martin Racing will return to Le Mans in 2008 to defend its GT1 title in the distinctive blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil.Two Aston … [Read more...]
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Vintage Race CarDrivetrain: 1965 327 block, +.030 = 331 CID with reported 410 HP. The engine was freshened up last year with new rings, bearings, heads and aluminum intake. Richmond Super T-10 four speed.Color: Blue/Black (race interior)Miles: N/AOther Information: Reportedly weighs 2,800 lbs, meaning 6.83 lbs for every HP. Fast. Seller claims that $10,000 … [Read more...]
Monteverdi 375S For SaleDetails: Chrysler 440 Magnum and Torqueflite automatic; Dark Blue/Tan ; 20,000 miles; This particular car is equipped with power steering, air conditioning, full leather interior, Borrani knock-offs and Chrysler 440 with Torqueflite automatic transmission. The seller claims the numbers match and that it's in show condition. It appears to be a #1 condition car.Price: … [Read more...]
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