Vintage Race Posters
June 10th, 2013
550 history, 550 originals, 550 wish list, type550.com :
In the 50s around the world, every available weekend was dedicated to the passion of motor racing either on abandoned airfields such as Sebring, purpose built tracks like Avus or road races like the Mille Miglia. Today, the history and excitement of these races is captured only in the memories of those old enough to
Mille Miglia 2013
June 2nd, 2013
550 drivers, 550 events, 550 history, 550 originals :
Another year has come and gone for ‘the most beautiful race in the world’, the 31st Mille Miglia. Although the promoters kept in high spirit, the rain certainly tried to put a dampener on both the 1000 mile route and also the excited spectators who line the streets and every corner. The Spyders being open
1 Comment »Spyder girls of the fifties
May 18th, 2013
Motor racing in the ‘50s was very much a male dominated sport. At most weekend events in the US, the program usually included a ladies race to encourage some competition amongst the women, but throughout Europe, it was rare to find a ladies event and they had to compete in the same races as their
Paul Sagan – dealer/racer
April 25th, 2013
550 drivers, 550 history, 550 originals :
I have previously done a blog about the lightweight drilling of the wheels and chassis of 550-0073 done by Paul Sagan. Recently I had an email from the daughter of Paul with additional information about the car. Paul Sagan was a Porsche/VW dealer in Uniondale New York and like many, he was also a weekend
Type550 on Facebook
January 3rd, 2013
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These days everything happens so fast due to the latest technology, which is the same for cars that are over 60 years old. Although I try and update this blog as much as possible, I find it easier just to post photos and stories on my Type 550 Facebook page which is always in a
New Porsche racing book – ‘SportErfolge’
November 14th, 2012
550 drivers, 550 events, 550 history, 550 originals, 550 wish list :
One of my favourite Porsche researchers and author, Tony Adriaensens has just sent his latest book to the printers, which is a magical window focusing on early Porsche competition history. Titled ‘SportErfolge’, this magnificent 640 page photo-essay covers a part of the rich racing and rallying history of the Porsches from as early as 1951
