At the 2023 Monterey Motorsports Reunion, William Rooklidge’s 1955 Jaguar D-type XKD 531 was presented in the livery in which it was raced throughout 1956 by its first owner, Hollywood comedy writer Jack Douglas. Although the car was delivered in British Racing Green, Douglas repainted the car yellow before its first outing. Despite Douglas’s claim… Continue reading Jaguar D-Type XKD 531
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Kaiden Marouf, 1951 supercharged MG TD
1275cc four cyl. supercharged. Period 1950s racing history. Resurrected by Stan Huntley for vintage racing since the 1974 Monterey Historics. 3 generations of the Marouf family have owned and raced this wonderful MG and it was awarded the Del Monte Trophy for under-2000cc machines in 2019 (presentation photo below). Kaiden reports in 2026 “This car… Continue reading Kaiden Marouf, 1951 supercharged MG TD
Kevin Adair: 1955 Elva Mk.I
Engine: FWA Coventry Climax, All Aluminum, Valve gear: Single Overhead Cam, 4 cylinderEngine Displacement: 1097 ccHorsepower: 85 bhp @65000rpmInduction: Dual Weber DOCE 40 carburetorsGearbox: 4 speedChassis: Welded Steel Tube Frame Live Rear AxleBrakes: Alfin Drum brakesNormal… Continue reading Kevin Adair: 1955 Elva Mk.I
1953 Kurtis Sorrell GMC Special – John Mote
John Mote’s Kurtis Sorrell is exotic in looks and aerodynamics – appealing to all race goers – and totally unique in concept and origins – as the Del Monte Trophy cognoscenti know. The Sorrell Kurtis Special GMC inline-6, also known as “Dick Lane’s GMC under Glass” (under glass being a euphemism for the engine located… Continue reading 1953 Kurtis Sorrell GMC Special – John Mote
Rolex Historics – press release
Here is the preview press release from the Del Monte Trophy Race Group for our races at the Rolex Monterey Historic Reunion 11-13 August 2023
Rolex Historics; 37 cars racing
For the avoidance of doubt, we don’t just show our priceless and unique cars… we race them. At Laguna Seca. On one of the world’s most famous circuits. Up the hill and down the Corkscrew. Hats off (or should that be helmets off) to the brave guys and gals who court disater at the bank… Continue reading Rolex Historics; 37 cars racing
Let’s go Del Monte ’23
DEL MONTE TROPHY RACE GROUP – 2023 BULLETIN 3 Rolex Monterey Hstoric Reunion 18-20 August 2023 at Laguna Seca Good Morning, It’s a beautiful Sunday morning here in Carmel Valley. We’re just a few short weeks off from the Historics at Laguna Seca. I wouldn’t be surprised if at least a few of you are… Continue reading Let’s go Del Monte ’23
CUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE ARTWORK
Portraits of the Prime Cars in your Collection A unique image of your classic carI will work with you to reflect the pride you feel in your machineDigital Artwork reproduced on Quality MaterialsDavid Gentry – 415-640-0917 CALIFORNIA ROAD RACERSI’m developing a Multi-Media project that showcases the road racing scene in California in the 1950s. Traveling… Continue reading CUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE ARTWORK
2023 Bulletins
2023 Bulletins 1 and 2 issued by Rob Manson, January 30, 2023. Download this in pdf at https://dmtrg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bulletins1and2_2023.pdf Gentlemen, 2023 Racing Season It is time to start thinking about the 2023 racing season. I am listing the Four Northern California Events with the hope that possibly all of them will be sufficiently attractive to secure… Continue reading 2023 Bulletins
Barlow Simca 8 Special 1951
DMTRG steward Rob Manson purchased the light blue Barlow Simca car in 2022 and has completed a rebuild of this rare motor vehicle. Its race debut was at Velocity Invitational at Sonoma in November 2023 and it has been out several times at Laguna Seca and Sonoma since, with Rob Manson or his brother-in-law Slim… Continue reading Barlow Simca 8 Special 1951