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Precision: September 2018, September 2018
BAUME & MERCIER Think ‘great American motorcycle’ and the name Harley-Davidson springs to mind. But it now has a serious…
September 2018
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Meet the unbeatables
Some records are made to be broken, but others will stand forever There are few sports that lend themselves to…
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The incredible journey
Stirling Moss had yet to break through as a Formula 1 Grand Prix winner when he established a racing benchmark…
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Barry Sheene's commitment, bravery and trust
A fickle, fragile 500cc two-stroke with little more than 115 horsepower at the end of the twistgrip and a deadly strip…
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The rise of the mountain king
It may have been too late to clinch victory on the Targa Florio, but that didn't slow one Finnish pilot…
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Keep on runnin’
Most cars do about 11,000 miles a year. One Citroën did 27 times that - in four relentless months Think…
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In pursuit of a legend
When Porsche decided to challenge the most celebrated of all lap records - Stefan Bellof's, at the Nordschliefe - Motor…
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From dark days to a bright future
Embattled Audi has bounced back from dieselgate to find its feet in the 'cleaner' world of Formula E "It was…
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The Godfathers of motorcycle racing
As MV Agusta prepares to return to mainstream motorcycle racing, we reflect on Count Domenico Agusta. He built one of…
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You Were There Special
Distance was no obstacle to Brian Blair's passion. Have Pentax, will travel... It was Brian’s son Michael who first made…
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Tales of the unexpected
Such is the pace of things in Formula 1 that the outlandish quickly becomes the accepted. So as we approach…
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Teeing up a classic
The Pebble Beach Concours steals many of the headlines, but there is much, much more to Monterey Car Week There can…
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Lots of lots
On top of sumptuous displays, a top-class race meeting and a local concentration of classic car specialists, Monterey also features…
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Competitive culture
Many of Monterey Car Week's main attractions are static. Many, but not all... Lagnua Seca hosts racing to suit every…
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Retail therapy
California has many things in its favour, not least one of the world's greatest concentrations of classic car dealers If…
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Lunch With... John Barnard
Many years have passed since he had any direct involvement with Formula 1, yet every car on the grid today…
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Track warrior by name...and nature
The 'Pista' suffix is a clue to the latest Ferrari 488's manner, but are such cars simply too potent for…
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Whispering giant
It won't sell in great numbers, but Jaguar's new I-Pace brims with innovation Though it scarcely seems possible, it’s been…
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That's entertainment
Minis might be quite large nowadays, but their original spirit survives It speaks volumes for the strength of the Mini…
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From spare parts to star cars
Jaguar's specialist's slideline business pays homeage to marque design legend Jaguar enthusiasts won’t take long to twig that the Sayer…
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