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An imposing number: The “722” stands out immediately. The large, red number shines on the front, sides and rear of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing sports car at the Mercedes-Benz Museum. This is one of the brand’s most famous racing cars – the Silver Arrow with which Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson won the Mille Miglia 70 years ago. What a successful racing début for the 300 SLR! The number stands for 7:22 am. That was the set time for The post Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing sports car “722” appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

In a recent episode of Driver’s Seat with Henry Catchpole, we are treated to an in-depth drive of the stunning Alan Mann Racing Ford Escort Mk1. Limited to just 24 units, this reimagined classic is meticulously crafted to match the British Saloon Car Championship-winning original, complete with Ford-certified chassis numbers and a £300,000 price tag. Though it shares the 1968 model’s body lines and signature bubble arches, the car features a modern 1.8L dry-sumped twin-cam engine producing over 200 horsepower, The post Driving a Special Edition Alan Mann Racing Ford Escort appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Velocity Invitational, America’s premier luxury motorsports festival, announced its decision to postpone the 2025 event due to the current economic climate impacting multiple elements of the event. The sixth annual event, initially scheduled for June 6-8 at Sonoma Raceway, will be rescheduled for next year. Founder Jeff O’Neill Comments “As difficult as this decision has been, we believe that postponing this year’s event is the best way to ensure we’re able to deliver the extraordinary experience our attendees and participants The post 2025 Velocity Invitational Postponed appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

For those fortunate enough to have previously attended a Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (RMMR) at Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, you already know the variety of machinery and drivers is unmatched anywhere. F1, Can-AM, IndyCar, Trans-AM, Sports Cars, and Pre-war racers have all graced the iconic West Coast circuit during Monterey Car Week. Adding to this prestigious list of, a historic IROC run-group will debut this year, adding another chapter to the famed vintage gathering. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get The post IROC to wow fans at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the tenth anniversary of Lamborghini Polo Storico, the department established in 2015 to preserve and enhance the brand’s priceless historical heritage and cars. Preserving the company archives and ensuring the proper conservation of Lamborghini’s historic models, Polo Storico is responsible for vehicle restoration and certification, actively contributing to the long-term preservation of these cars. During its ten years of activity, the department has completed various significant projects, growing steadily and becoming an international benchmark for collectors and The post Lamborghini Polo Storico’s 10th Anniversary appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The highly valued acceptances into the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion have been sent to owners of 448 extraordinary race cars to compete August 13-16 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The diversity of the 14 run groups covers nearly every era of motorsport history, ranging from a 1909 Locomobile Model I to a 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am. The Motorsports Reunion Advisory Council, an all-volunteer committee of motorsport historians, scrutinizes each car to ensure it meets the ongoing standards of The post Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion To Ensure “Period Standards” appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Certain motor manufacturers have, over the decades, built for themselves a motorsport heritage so rich in character alongside their roadgoing models that would put a smile on the face of most motoring enthusiasts. A healthy percentage of those manufacturers are Italian, and one of those manufacturers is Alfa Romeo. 1913 ALFA 40/60 HP Aereodinamica (designed by Carlo Castagna). © Glen Smale The company was founded on 24 June 1910 in Milan, Italy, by Cavaliere Ugo Stella with the name A.L.F.A., The post Museo Storico Alfa Romeo – Alfa Romeo Museum appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 roadster was purchased by the seller's father in 1991, and it is finished in white over red leather upholstery. Power is from a 4.2-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and features include a black soft top, a louvered hood, four-wheel disc brakes, chrome knock-off wire wheels, and a…

This 1965 Volkswagen Beetle convertible was purchased by the current owner on BaT in October 2022, and it was refurbished under previous ownership. Work included repainting the body red, reupholstering the gray cloth interior, and rebuilding the 1.2-liter flat-four. Features include a four-speed manual transaxle, 12-volt electrical system, a…

Long Beach Grand Prix The spectacular new Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar scored both its best race finish (and qualifying result) with a strong weekend-long performance at the world-renowned Grand Prix of Long Beach, the latest round of the IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship (IMSA), last weekend. Hot on the heels of a highly respectable ninth-place result at the 12 Hours of Sebring last month – the first points finish of any car built to hypercar regulations in the history of IMSA The post Aston Martin Valkyrie Turns Heads at Long Beach GP appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Dropping Out & Checking In Jean-Philippe Duval never finished school. In France, it was required until sixteen, but he got out early, walked into a trade school, and made a life out of something that felt natural. He had no desire to turn wrenches for unhappy customers. Bodywork was a slow-motion hell of sanding, priming, waiting, and repeating. The results were too far into the future. But upholstery, that was something else. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free The post Porsche 356 “Labor of Love” appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Overview This 2002 Acura NSX-T was sold new by Pikes Peak Acura of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it now has 9k miles. The car was reportedly fitted with a Comptech supercharger kit, exhaust system, and rear strut tower brace before delivery to its initial owner and spent approximately 23 years with a prior owner before being acquired by the selling dealer in 2024. Power comes from a 3.2-liter DOHC V6 paired with a six-speed manual transaxle, and the body is The post Japanese Classic: Acura NSX-T 6-Speed appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This 2013 BMW X5 xDrive50i M Sport was initially sold through Gebhart BMW in Boulder, Colorado, and spent time in Florida through the selling dealer's acquisition in 2025. Finished in Alpine White over black Nevada leather, the SUV is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic…

This 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 remained registered to its original owner in Illinois until 2025, and it is finished in black over Almond Beige and Mocha leather. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.6-liter V8 linked with a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, the vehicle was optioned with bi-xenon headlights,…

This 2015 Audi R8 coupe is one of 60 Competition cars built as a tribute to the Audi R8 LMS racing program, and it is finished in Panther Black Crystal Effect. Powered by a 5.2-liter FSI V10 linked with a seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transaxle and Quattro all-wheel drive, the coupe was ordered with Black leather upholstery with red…

This 2005 Ural Gear Up is equipped with a factory sidecar and powered by a 745cc opposed twin mated with a four-speed transmission with a reverse gear and selectable two-wheel drive. It is finished in drab camouflage over black upholstery and is equipped with a leading-link fork, preload-adjustable shocks, a front Brembo disc brake, 19″…

Ten Tenths Motor Club Officially Opened on Saturday, April 5th with The Heritage Invitational. Selected from a world-class assemblage of more than 70 rare and historic automobiles, Bruce Meyer’s 1979 Kremer Porsche 935 K3 won top honors at Ten Tenths Motor Club as the Chairman’s Choice Sport recipient alongside Fredrick Fischer’s 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France, which earned the Chairman’s Choice d’Elegance award at the Heritage Invitational. Grand Opening The Heritage Invitational served as the grand opening of The post Ten Tenths Motor Club’s Grand Opening appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Marking 70 years since MG’s most aerodynamically advanced model debut, the MGA Factory Edition is Frontline Cars’ (Frontline) lightest and most refined restomod yet. It stays true to the spirit of the original while delivering a modern, exhilarating driving experience and will make its global debut at the 82nd Goodwood Members’ Meeting (12-13 April). Highlights Frontline Cars (Frontline) presents the MGA Factory Edition, a complete transformation of the Fifties icon Retaining its iconic silhouette, Frontline has transformed the ride, handling The post Goodwood Debut: Frontline MGA Factory Edition appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was delivered new to Everett Chevrolet in Hickory, North Carolina, and has remained registered in the state following the selling dealer's acquisition in 2025. Now with 32k miles, the car is finished in Torch Red over black leather and is powered by a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 linked to a six-speed manual gearbox and a…

This 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 cabriolet was registered in southern states until moving in 2003 to California, where nearly all of its 8k indicated miles were added by the late owner. Finished in black over matching leather, the car is powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six that drives all four wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle.