66 historic and unique cars recorded and honoured:The Del Monte Trophy Race Group REGISTER Media release. Monterey, California, July 31, 2026 The Del Monte Trophy Race Group has inducted 20 more unique and extraordinary race cars to its Register, bringing the total to 66 such cars, the Pebble Beach Road Racers. Each car is described… Continue reading 66 historic cars recorded
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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
Fred Wacker 1954
Previously unseen photo of Fred Wacker (driver) and Charles Hornburg (entrant) with his Jaguar C Type at the 1954 Pebble Beach Road Races. Wacker did not finish. We are grateful to the Pebble Beach Company for the photo by Julian P. Graham, from The Pebble Beach Company Lagorio Archive, in celebration of the 75th anniversary… Continue reading Fred Wacker 1954
Chuck Manning results
As part of my research into The Schaghticoke Streets Manning Special (the 3rd car) I have tabulated the results Chuck Manning achieved in his own Manning Special (the first car). You can refer to these results here Although the online database shows, for the Bahamas Speed Week in 1958, “started, result unknown”, John Streets writes… Continue reading Chuck Manning results