Posted on 05 February 2010
Motorsport race and rallye events wouldn’t be where they are today without the innovation and precision of timing devices. At the very root of these instruments is one of today’s well known luxury watchmakers, Tag Heuer. In Rallye Events, timing is critical and early on was often a controversial subject. Tag Heuer pioneered many of [...] Continue Reading...
Posted on 31 December 2009
A TMJ reader recently requested my view of the Porsche 914 versus the 912. We (my family) have owned a couple of each of these cars. Classic Porsche cars are both a joy and a challenge to own. In this writeup I’ll try to highlight key facts that would help a prospective buyer make their [...] Continue Reading...
Traveling across southern Europe, the Coupe Des Alpes Rallye was known as the most scenic and often challenging rally of its day. Here you can view the full movie. Rare footage… Enjoy! Part 1 You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Part 2 You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube [...] [...more]
The East Coasts premier Concours is scheduled for March 12-14 on Amelia Island, FL. This years event will feature “Cars of Richard Petty” along with other interesting fields such as “Cars of the Cuban Races”, “Forgotten Fiberglass” and “Porsche 917″. All this is complimented by the Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s, Siata’s and just about any European Automobile [...] [...more]
Can you think of two of the most revered European Auto Manufacturers that share their sacred crest? If you’re thinking prancing black stallions you’re on the right track. The question is why do both Ferrari and Porsche have this unforgettable horse marked in their history? It’s really quite interesting. Ferrari’s Prancing Stallion Porsche Crest with the famous [...] [...more]