The Jaguar XK140 (1954–1957) is a legendary British sports car. Featuring a 3.4L inline-six engine, it produced 190 hp (standard) or 210 hp (SE/MC models with the C-Type head). It utilized a 4-speed manual gearbox, Lockheed drum brakes, and was available as an Open Two-Seater (Roadster), Drophead Coupé, or Fixed Head Coupé. Dave Olson’s example… Continue reading 1955 Jaguar XK140
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1952 Porsche Glöckler Special
1488cc air-cooled flat-4 Porsche motor and running gear, Weidenhausen body. This is Glöckler-Porsche No.3 of 7, a lightweight, custom-built race car crafted by Frankfurt Porsche dealer Walter Glöckler and mechanic Hermann Ramelow. Built with assistance from the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen, the third Glöckler special was designed to address handling quirks (such as rear suspension… Continue reading 1952 Porsche Glöckler Special
1955 Austin-Healey 100S
1955 𝓐𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓷-𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓮𝔂 100S – Greg Whittenℙ𝕖𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 ℝ𝕠𝕒𝕕 ℝ𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝟟𝟝𝕥𝕙 2660cc four cyl. engine. First production 100S chassis and the fourth 100S produced, a model derived from the factory Austina-Healey Le Mans racer. Sold new to Hollywood actor Jackie Cooper (in Skippy among other starring roles) who was racing a standard Healey 100 at the… Continue reading 1955 Austin-Healey 100S
Pebble Beach poster 2026
For 75 years, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has celebrated the world’s most significant automobiles and the stories behind them. Created by artist Tim Layzell, this year’s official poster collection marks that milestone with three original works of art honoring the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance and, for the first time… Continue reading Pebble Beach poster 2026
1956 Cooper Bobtail T39
The Cooper Bobtail T39 is a mid-engined sports racer with a 4-cyl single-overhead-cam Coventry-Climax engine of 1,460 cc. designed and developed by Owen Maddock at Cooper Cars, for sports car racing in 1955. The car debuted in active racing competition at the Easter race in Thruxton in 1955, being driven by Ivor Bueb, and was… Continue reading 1956 Cooper Bobtail T39
Heroes of the Forest: Mark Brinker – NEW
Rob Manson and everyone at the Del Monte Trophy Group – The Pebble Beach Road Racers – are so excited to announce the publication in August 2026 of the most in-depth account of the Pebble Beach Road Race. We congratulate Mark Brinker on the immense work required to bring such a huge oeuvre into being… Continue reading Heroes of the Forest: Mark Brinker – NEW
40 cars at RMMR 2026
The Del Monte Trophy Race Group announces a record-breaking full grid of 40 Pebble Beach Road Racers for their races at the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion at Laguna Seca, California, August 12-15 2026. https://dmtrg.com/wp-content/uploads/Del_Monte_Trophy_RMMR_media_release_7July2026.pdf ℙ𝕖𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 ℝ𝕠𝕒𝕕 ℝ𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝟟𝟝𝕥𝕙 Record capacity grid of 40 historic and priceless cars racing on track. Media release today. Car… Continue reading 40 cars at RMMR 2026
1955 Austin-Healey 100-4
This is one of the first Austin-Healey sports cars to appear on the West Coast. A few were raced in SCCA Class D at Pebble Beach from 1954. The 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4 is a quintessential British roadster celebrated for its 2,660 cc inline-four cylinder engine, 100 mph top speed, and iconic fold-down windscreen. The 1955… Continue reading 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4
1954 Porsche Pupulidy Special
One-off sports racer on a tubular steel ladder frame built and raced by Emil Pupulidy in period on the East Coast. 1620cc flat air cooled four cyl. Porsche motor and running gear. Design inspiration was the Glöckler Porsche Specials. Key Specifications & Features…Engine: Modified Porsche 356 racing engine with Carillo rods, Scat crank, titanium valves,… Continue reading 1954 Porsche Pupulidy Special
Del Monte boys warm up
Fun weekend at the CSRG race meet at Laguna Seca, June 13-14 in preparation for the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion there August 12-16 2026. Several Del Monte Trophy Race Group drivers were racing there getting seat time and running in new engines (Tatum and Parkinson Jaguar) in race conditions. No one broke, (well, Dave Nelson… Continue reading Del Monte boys warm up