Photos: Bob and Connie Schmitt This 3.5 CSL is one of four cars built by BMW Motorsport specifically to introduce BMW Technology to American road Racing, beginning with the transcontinental IMSA GT Championship. Chassis 2275987, the most highly developed version when brought to the US mid-way through the 1975 season, was first driven by Hans [...] [...more]
So you love the Porsche 356, you love a good Barbecue and tailgating is always on the list? Well we have found the ultimate item for you. Check out the Porsche 356 Car B-Q on Ebay! Every man needs one! [...more]
Many former car enthusiasts are people who used to spend hours upon hours of their free time working on their cars, upgrading as many features as possible and maintaining the pristine condition of the car over time. Still, as work and family life begins to take away those extra free hours, these former car enthusiasts [...] [...more]
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One could say the Reuter family name has become synonymous with vintage Italian cars. In the 1950′s St Louis, MO native, Jack Reuter began collecting and racing small and exotic looking sports cars. With names like Bandini and Volpini these cars, compared with other small European sports cars of the same era, were almost Microcars [...] [...more]
The BMW 1600 GT began life as the Glas GT, introduced in 1964. The bodies were designed and built by Pietro Frua at his carrozzeria in Turin, Italy. When BMW acquired Hand Glas GmbH in 1966, production of rhte Glas GT continued, but the engine, transmission and mechanicals were updated. During 1967 and 1968, 1259 [...] [...more]
This antique Rolls Royce had quite the tool kit for those unlikely times the royal saloon might need them. Perhaps some manufacturers found it embarrassing to offer such a plethora of tools… After all, what does that say to the customer? This brings up a good question; What automobile came with the most extensive tool [...] [...more]
Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance is host to some of the rarest and most beautiful cars of the world. But this year showed an impressive display of vintage motorbikes as well. TMJ contributors Bob and Connie Schmitt give us a glimpse of a few of the standout bikes at the show. This 1953 NSU/Lambretta shown by [...] [...more]
The snow is officially flying in our Minnesota skies and that can only mean one thing, Christmas is around the next hairpin! Every year we try to gather gift ideas from the practical to perhaps something only the rich and famous could afford… It’s okay to dream right? The Motoring Journal is happy to offer [...] [...more]
The Motoring Journal has recently released a limited quantity of replica decals from the archives. This 1969 Porsche Parade Decal was offered as a souvenir to those lucky enough to attend the Irvine Ranch event back in 69. It’s the perfect quarter window sticker for your pre-1970 P-Car! See pricing below. If you would like [...] [...more]
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