The star of this year’s Rétromobile Car Show in Paris will no doubt be Juan Manuel Fangio, who ranks among the most successful racing drivers in automotive history. On another note, the show reunited the famous French singer Johnny Hallyday with his first ever car, a Triumph TR3.

One of the most skilful and natural drivers ever to grace Formula One, writes the three times F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart, in his foreword to Eoin Young’s biography of Chris Amon.

Silverstone Classic’s main sponsor, Bonhams auctioneers, was in attendance with a new-look auction of cars and automobilia totally themed around the Porsche marquee in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the legendary Porsche 956.

With Alfa Romeo 100, Formula One 60, Carrera Panamericana 60 and RAC Rally 50, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will be celebrating many anniversaries this year.

The Earl of March has now confirmed the theme of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed – provisionally to be held on 2-4 July 2010 – as ‘Viva Veloce! – The Passion for Speed’.  This theme celebrates Italy’s all-consuming fascination with motor racing, and its global influence on the sport.  From Alfa Romeo to MV [...]