Q ïṡ ḟöṛ Qüäṛẗëṛ⸚Ṁïḷë𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝔸 𝕥𝕠 ℤ… ℙ𝕖𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 ℝ𝕠𝕒𝕕 ℝ𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝟟𝟝𝕥𝕙 On the hallowed lawns of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1950, don’t mention quarter-mile oval racing. Oh no. Infra dig. But up the road the California hot-rodders were taking on the sophisticats from Europe, the Jaguars, Ferraris, Porsches, Allards and MGs. There… Continue reading Q is for Quarter-Mile
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J is for Jaguar
𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝔸 𝕥𝕠 ℤ… ℙ𝕖𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 ℝ𝕠𝕒𝕕 ℝ𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝟟𝟝𝕥𝕙 – 𝕵 𝖎𝖘 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝕵𝖆𝖌𝖚𝖆𝖗 Jaguar made its name by producing a series of successful eye-catching high-performance sports cars, the Jaguar XK120 (1948–54), Jaguar XK140 (1954–57), Jaguar XK150 (1957–61), and Jaguar E-Type (1961–75). The sports cars were successful in international motorsport, a path followed in the… Continue reading J is for Jaguar
Escuderia California
Steve Knoll has been a friend and co-conspirator of Rob Manson for some 20 years and was present in Barcelona when the idea was born that Rob should go motor racing. Rob’s brother-in-law Don “Slim” Pepperdene was at the same meeting; the initiative and a future collection of race cars was named Escuderia California. Rob… Continue reading Escuderia California
66 historic cars recorded
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
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
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
1956 Avia III Monoposto Streamliner
The Avia Streamliner (specifically the 1956 Avia Mk3 Monoposto Streamliner, also known as the Avia III) is an incredibly rare, custom-built Czechoslovakian race car. It was created by Miroslav Jurca, a Czechoslovakian racer, pilot, and engineer with connections to the Avia aircraft factory near Prague. Owned since 2010 by Mark Sange, known as Captain Marco,… Continue reading 1956 Avia III Monoposto Streamliner