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1951 Jaguar XK120 Works LT3

The extraordinary 1951 Jaguar XK120 Works Lightweight LT3 Jaguar with Abbey Panels – an Open Two Seater chassis number 660741 – was acquired in 2026 by Jim and Lisa Hendrix and prepared for showing at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16, 2026. The car is steeped in race history. Engine no. unnumbered block,… Continue reading 1951 Jaguar XK120 Works LT3

1959 Sorrell-Larkin SR200

1959 Sorrell-Larkin SR200 Special… The original SR200 was built in ‘59 and wrecked at Riverside raceway in 1960. This car was built in later years by the builders of the original, Mike & Jim Larkin and Bob Sorrell, the bodywork with the original molds and a 355 Chevy V8. This is the only SR-200 known… Continue reading 1959 Sorrell-Larkin SR200

1955 Jaguar XK140

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

1952 Porsche Glöckler Special

Ben Wysard/1952 Porsche Glockler about to exit Turn 8 and start the descent through The Corkscrew.

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

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

Countdown to the Reunion

Just six weeks till we race in California. The Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion is Celebrating 75 Years of the Del Monte Trophy Race Group and the Legacy That Created Laguna Seca. Read their newsletter of today and watch the video interview with our steward Rob Manson… https://mailchi.mp/laguna-seca/corkscrewnewslettermay20-2757027?e=bba5377888 The video is at https://weathertechraceway.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af78c32bdd5f45a88bf2d9aa5&id=fdf79d32cb&e=bba5377888

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

Del Monte Trophy Foundation

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Del Monte Trophy Foundation Inc., “set up to preserve, document, and educate on the history, culture, and significance of early American road racing. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes and is not organized for the private gain of any… Continue reading Del Monte Trophy Foundation