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London Bus Driver’s Daring Leap Over Tower Bridge Gap Turns Him Into Legend
In 1952, driver Albert Gunter bravely vaulted a London bus across an opening Tower Bridge gap, saving 20 passengers and earning lasting fame.
Mildred Mary Bruce’s 24-Hour Bentley Record
Mildred Mary Bruce carved her name into Bentley legend with a mental 24-hour solo drive in a Bentley 4½ Litre despite never piloting the beast before.
GM Once Built a Pontiac Firebird with a Ferrari V12—The Legendary Pegasus
In 1970, GM designer Bill Mitchell birthed Pontiac’s wildest legend ... the Firebird Pegasus. This one-off muscle car paired Pontiac’s American style with a rare Ferrari 365 GTB/4 V12, creating a muscle-exotic fusion that still spins heads today.
The Killer Bs Rally Cars Banned: The Wildest, Most Dangerous Era in Motorsport
Group B rally cars, the Killer Bs, were legends of brute power, fearless drivers, and unrivaled speed. Their reign was short but explosive, marked by jaw-dropping tech and tragic accidents that forced an abrupt ban, forever changing rally racing.
Paul Newman: Hollywood’s Racing Legend and IndyCar Pioneer
Paul Newman was not simply a Hollywood icon; his passion for racing carved out a remarkable motorsport legacy spanning more than three decades. His love affair with racing was sparked by his role in the 1968 film Winning, where he portrayed an IndyCar dri...
Few cars carry a backstory quite like this one - Ford’s Hidden Supercharged Legend
Few cars come with a story this unique—a tale of innovation, preservation, and sheer rarity. Meet the Tasca Super Mark VIII, a one-of-one prototype tucked away in Ford’s experimental history and brought back to life by LMNM member Brian Herron.
Ken Miles and the Lost Legend of the 427 Cobra in Australia
Few know that Ken Miles, Shelby American’s ace, raced the iconic 427 Cobra in Australia’s 1965 Australian Tourist Trophy. The big-block Cobra put on a noise-and-action-packed show before mechanical heartbreak ended its charge.
The One-Off 1957 Fiat Topolino Spider by Michele Fasana
Built by Fiat designer Michele Fasana in 1957, the one-off Topolino Spider was playful yet elegant, a symbol of mid-century Italian creativity.
Jim Clark’s Unstoppable 1965: The Year Lotus Conquered Everything
In 1965, Jim Clark and Team Lotus pulled off the most complete season in racing history sweeping Formula 1, Formula 2, Indy, and the Tasman Series in a display of pure domination.
The 1956 Fiat Eden Roc by Pinin Farina: A Nautical-Inspired One-Off Beach Cruiser
Commissioned by Fiat icon Gianni Agnelli, the 1956 Fiat Eden Roc is a unique blend of yacht-inspired design and microcar charm, featuring teak and mahogany trim and a doorless body on a Fiat 600 Multipla platform.
Irv Gordon’s Legendary Volvo P1800: 3 Million Miles and Counting
Irv Gordon, a retired New York teacher, became a legend by driving his 1966 Volvo P1800S over three million miles, setting a Guinness World Record that still stands. His car now resides in Volvo’s museum in Gothenburg,
From Zandvoort to Spa, a 906 with victories everywhere
The Porsche 906 Carrera 6 marked a pivotal chapter for Porsche racing, effortlessly blending lightweight engineering with a punchy 2.0-liter flat-six. From Zandvoort to Spa, this mid-60s marvel notched critical wins that shaped endurance racing history
When Fuel Ran Dry: How Wartime France Powered Cars With Coal
During World War II, gasoline became a precious commodity—especially for civilians in occupied countries like France. With the German forces hoarding most of the fuel supply for their military, everyday drivers faced severe shortages. The solution? A biza...
Little Bastard: The Story Behind James Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder
On this day in 1955, Hollywood’s rising star and motor racing enthusiast, James Dean, finally got the keys to his new Porsche 550 Spyder—a sleek, lightweight sports car that would become a legend. Dean traded in his Porsche 356 Speedster and added a $3,80...
Electric Cars: Breaking Speed Records Since the Very Beginning
An electric car has just smashed the latest speed record—but few realise that the story of speed started with electric power more than a century ago.
1955 Le Mans Disaster: Racing’s Darkest Hour
Le Mans, June 11th 1955. The sun hung low over 250,000 fans who packed the grandstands and embankments, hungry for speed and glory. Legendary names like Mike Hawthorn, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Pierre Levegh jostled for position in the world’s toughest endu...