Classic Motorsports Magazine

Designed for passionate classic car lovers, each edition of Classic Motorsports showcases both well-known and lesser-known vintage vehicles. The magazine includes comparison tests, practical technical articles, buying tips, personality features, and much more. Released every two months, Classic Motorsports is printed on high-quality paper and filled with stunning photography. The engaging and easy-to-read content resonates with all car enthusiasts, making it a perfect addition to your coffee table or work area. One of the highlights of Classic Motorsports is our popular project cars section, which offers a wealth of “how-to” guidance aimed at both beginners and seasoned aficionados. Additionally, you'll find vintage race reports, rally updates, and auction results within the magazine, making Classic Motorsports an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for this beloved hobby.

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The one-off Ford Escort Monte Carlo by famed designer Pietro Frua

5 days ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

Maserati Mistral. AC 428. Ford Escort Monte Carlo. What do these three have in common? They were all penned by famed Italian designer Pietro Frua. This Ford Escort Monte Carlo debuted during the 1971 Paris Salon de l’Automobile. After that, it went through several owners. In 2003, the Ford was restored and its color changed from brown metallic to its current red metallic.
The only Porsche 930 Turbo with a G50 gearbox and this color combo

5 days ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

If Porsche uses a car as its showpiece for its Exclusive Manufaktur program, you bet that example comes with some unique features. This Porsche 911 Type 930 is no exception. The 930 came with the G50 five-speed gearbox for just one year–1989–and this has it. Furthermore, it’s the only 930 Turbo 3.3 with a G50 finished in Satin Black Metallic over Lilac leather.
John Lennon once owned this unique Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

This Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III’s model year, 1966, is the same time when the Beatles put out hits such as “Yellow Submarine,” “Eleanor Rigby” and “Strawberry Fields Forever.” One of the men behind those legendary songs, John Lennon, owned this unique example of a Silver Cloud. What makes this Silver Cloud unique? It’s a drophead coupe. Rolls-Royce didn’t offer that. Instead, one would need to enlist a coachbuilder to create that.
A Honda NSX that’s perhaps unlike any other

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

In 1992, a twentysomething woman won the lottery. One of her first purchases? This Honda NSX. Then, in 1996, she decided to make the NSX a bit more hers. She had Bruno Berard and his namesake Berard Automobiles Design customize it–to the tune of 160,000 francs. Some of those features include incorporating the rear lights of a Ferrari and indicators from an Audi RS 2. The Fikse wheels were later replaced by with ones from Tramont.
Actor Orlando Bloom is selling this Aston Martin DBS V8

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

Legolas from The Lord of the Rings. Will Turner from Pirates of the Caribbean. This 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8. The common thread? Actor Orlando Bloom. Bloom is offering this car directly from his collection. The previous owner was “a notable British musician.”The Aston Martin retains its matching-numbers 5.4-liter V8, rated for 314 horses. It is one of 402 DBS V8 examples made between 1969 and 1972, and at the time was the fastest production car with four seats.
This Subaru Impreza S10 won the WRC Acropolis Rally

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

With Petter “Mr. Hollywood” Solberg and Phil Mills, this Subaru Impreza S10 won the 2004 WRC Acropolis Rally. It once again wears the same livery as it did back then, as well much of the components it would have ran as a Prodrive car. Automotive engineer Lionel Hansen acquired the car from Subaru Italy. With a background in F1 and rally, he knew what he was looking at.
Birkin S3: A more modern take on the Lotus 7 formula

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | Colin Wood

The next best thing to a genuine Lotus 7? How about this Birkin S3? Showing just 8600 miles, the Birkin features a 2.0-liter Ford Zetec engine fitted with twin Weber carbs and backed by a five-speed Ford gearbox. The body is comprised of aluminum and carbon fiber, and the car also features an adjustable pedal box, a heater, roll bar, heated windshield and disc brakes on all four corners. Find this 2000 Birkin S3 listed for sale from Wirewheel.com for $28,900.
Nine-time WRC champ Sébastien Loeb owned this Porsche 911

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

What do rally legends own, such as nine-time WRC champ Sébastien Loeb and Monte Carlo winner François Delecour? Apparently, this Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0.When Porsche France released the 911 from its press fleet, Sébastien Loeb took the keys (and eventually signed the roll cage). Loeb, who’s best known for his time racing with the Citroën brand, racked up 18,500km behind the wheel of this Porsche. Then, he sold it in 2012.
Ferrari 275 GTB: One of just two delivered in Celeste 19321M

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | J.A. Ackley

Want to stand out? Have a car with an uncommon color. A good example of that is this Ferrari 275 GTB, which came from the factory in Celeste 19321M, one of just two clad in that color. From 2004 to 2019, this Ferrari received plenty of exercise. It participated in many historic racing events such as Tour Auto (multiple times), Modena Centro Ore, Zoute Grand Prix, the FF60 gathering at Spa-Francorchamps and Spa Classic. It was also displayed at Techno Classica in 2019.
6 cars I kinda wish I bought, but didn’t

1 week ago | classicmotorsports.com | Colin Wood

The six best/worst words in the English language: “Bro, keep it at my house.”A good friend regularly eggs me on to buy something new. My reality: I’m happy with what’s in the garage. And that garage is full thanks to a Miata, M3 and 911. Our Civic Si lives in the driveway. Of course, I’m regularly tempted. After all, who isn’t? Are you equally haunted by these missed opportunities? I have six in particular that still make me wonder what would have happened if I actually went for it.