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F1 Retro 1980 by Mark Hughes
Grand Prix editor of Motorsport Magazine Mark Hughes is about to publish the second book in his F1 Retro Series. This time focusing on 1980, a year that marked a watershed moment in Grand Prix History. It was the beginning...
Damon Hill’s Life Story Wins Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year 2017
The entertaining and revealing autobiography of Damon Hill has just scooped the Royal Automobile Club’s Motoring Book of the Year Award for 2017. The 1996 Formula 1 World Champion – and one-time London motorcycle courier – was on hand to receive the prestigious Award...
Jaguar C Type
Jaguar C-type The Autobiography of XKC 051 For Jaguar C-type owners and fans this book tells the story of the celebrated lightweight Jaguar C-type, chassis number XKC 051, that Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt drove to victory in the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours. In June 1953...
Lotus 18
This if the latest book from the Great Cars series from Porter Press. Lotus 18 - is the autobiography of Stirling Moss's '912' the famous Lotus 18 in which Stirling Moss achieved two of his most famous Grand Prix victories. The story details Stirling Moss's fight to...
John Surtees Watch Revealed
Late last year, John Surtees CBE started the unique challenge of designing a watch with Omologato. After his unfortunate passing in March, the bespoke timepiece project was picked up by his family and is now available exclusively to the public in order to raise money...
Jaguar Lightweight E-Type
Written by Philip Porter and James Page This book is no. 8 in a series of books called Great Cars from publisher Porter Press. This book tells the fascinating story of the significant 1963 Lightweight Jaguar E-type (49 FXN) it was one of only two lightweights which...
TIFOSI – New timepiece unveiled
Omologato Watches has unveiled #TIFOSI, a new timepiece designed to be affordable, durable and wearable at racetracks across the globe. In a first for Omologato, #TIFOSI is to be offered in a variety of different designs all with a unique title paying homage to some...
Jaguar Mark 1 and 2
JAGUAR Mark 1 and 2 is the latest book released from Veloce Publishing's Classic Reprint Service, having been out of print for sometime it is a must have for Classic Jaguar Mark 1 & 2 fans or collectors. Nigel Thorley carefully walks through the history of this...
Omologato – John Surtees Watch released
Windsor, UK. 30 May 2017 – Late last year, John Surtees CBE started the unique challenge of designing a watch that would help a wonderful charity get the support it needed. After his unfortunate passing in March, the bespoke timepiece project was picked up by his...
Jaguar XK 120 by Chas Parker & Phil Porter
If you are a Jaguar enthusiast this new book by Chas Parker and Philip Porter tells the story of one of the six alloy-bodied XK 120s that were prepared by Jaguar in 1950 for racing and rallying. This one, known as JWK 651 because of the registration number it has...
Chronos and Cars – Shelsley Walsh 26 March
Goodwood hillclimb record holder Nick Heidfeld will headline a selection of motorsport icons at #ChronosAndCar at Shelsley Walsh on March 26 2017. The current Mahindra Racing Formula E driver will be joined at the car enthusiasts meet by team principal Dilbagh Gill,...
1963 -12 hrs of Sebring GT class winning Jaguar inspires new Bremont MKII Chronograph
In 1963, a legend was born, which continues to be celebrated decades later. Just 18 Lightweight E-type racing cars were intended to go into production, but only 12 were manufactured – until Jaguar completed the final six in 2014. The car found immortality on a Florida...
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