6th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique
Of the more prestigious circuits, Monaco is one of the greatest. Two week's before F1 weekend, the track's tight space ensures drama for Monaco's historic races.
One of these memorable moments came last weekend when Lee Brahin flipped his Hesketh 308 in Class F. The car landed upside down and rested on its well-bent roll cage. Fortunately Lee was able to walk away from the incident.
The most anticipated moment came during the parade laps. Audi paid to have Jacky Ickx pilot their Auto Union Type C recreation around the course. This was followed by an impressive Corse Clienti program from Ferrari.
All the seven classes and their entrants can be found in our feature gallery. Both Dirk de Jager and Loic Kernen spent the weekend trackside to capture the 6th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. Their work is equally as stunning as it is diverse.
Ferrari Calfornia GT
Today Ferrari confirmed that their new production line is dedicated to this mid-size roadster called the California GT. Strictly built as a convertible, the model has Ferrari's first retractable hardtop. This places it in a market with the Mercedes-Benz SL and Alfa 8C Spider.
With the new car comes a series of engineering firsts for Ferrari which are likely to trickle down to all models. These include a 7-speed, dual-clutch transaxle and direct gasoline injection.... Read More
MCA Supercar Unveiled in Monaco
Monte Carlo Automobile is a relatively obscure manufacturer of ultra-rare supercars. So when we hear a new car is being unveiled in Monaco, we naturally have to be there.
At the Yacht Club near the F1 circuit MCA unveiled the ALA 50. It is a purebred racecar that will contest the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans. Thus it has all the hallmarks of successful motor sport design. Included is a carbon-fiber body and 650-horsepower V8.... Read More
