Looking the part for Mille Miglia 2012
May 18th, 2012
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The next couple of days will see one of the greatest collections of classic cars assembled in one place for the Mille Miglia 2012. Over the next week or so I will collect some great images that truly represent both the excitement and picturesque beauty of this road race through the hills of Italy. Yesterday
Porsche 550 + 1 Spyder due 2017
May 13th, 2012
Once again this week the rumor mills have started grinding again with the release of more news regarding the baby Porsche Boxster – the Porsche 551 Spyder. New images have also surfaced and like the others previously, it is unclear if they are more concept photos to get the juices flowing or something that will
2012 Mille Miglia Porsche 550 entrants
May 5th, 2012
550 drivers, 550 events, 550 originals :
The tradition which started some 80 years ago by a couple of Italian car enthusiasts will once again turn many sleepy Italian villages into hubs of excitement and festivals as spectators line the route to witness this spectacular. With only a couple of weeks to go before the flag is dropped to start the first
All in the design
April 25th, 2012
Wind tunnel testing originated in the 18th century and with man’s endeavour to fly, it played a critical role in the design of flying machines. The automotive industry also found it necessary to use wind tunnels to test the drag and aerodynamics on the cars they were designing. Porsche did some extensive testing with the
Drilled for speed
April 11th, 2012
550 drivers, 550 history, 550 originals :
Rarely will you find a 550 Spyder that has been in the same ownership since it left the factory or dealer’s showroom. In 1955, these cars were bought to race, not to be kept as the family car to be handed down from generation to generation. Some have only changed hands a few time while
1 Comment »Rare photos of 550-0040
April 4th, 2012
550 drivers, 550 history, 550 originals :
Ernst Vogel had a very successful motor racing career between 1954 and 1959 piloting Porsche 550s, 356s and 718 RSKs. He originally started motorcycle racing in the late 1940s, but due to an accident, he was forced to switch over to car racing. His skills developed on two wheels were a strong asset when he
