The First Las Vegas Grand Prix- Caesars Palace Steve Swanson Articles The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix wasn't the first time the FIA and Vegas hooked up to put on a show of Formula One racing in the hope of a big payday. Hosted by a Vegas giant, the stakes were high, with a...
The Cool Cat And The French Minx – Annie Soisbault and her cheetah Cheeta Steve Swanson Articles 1 Comment Sometimes motorsport heroes are linked with a furry companion. Currently we have Lewis and his bulldogs. Previously there was Donald Campbell and his teddy bear, Mansell’s bushy caterpillar, and Hunt, and...
MINI TRAC – Mad Max Antarctic Mini Steve Swanson Articles, Uncategorized In 1965 a Morris Mini journeyed south to work in the hostile environment of Antarctica. This was no ordinary Mini. It was a hybrid creation. Part car, part tracked vehicle, built by Australian legend, Terry...
Whitney Straight – The Maserati Maestro Fighter Pilot Steve Swanson Articles 3 Comments Sometimes you stumble upon a character from the past whose life was so exotic, admirable and adventurous you think, ‘This bloke‘s a legend’. Such is the case with my shout for a forgotten Tally Ho hero...
Last Soviets Standing- Ladas in Baku. Steve Swanson Articles, Out & About Classic Ladas are around every corner in Baku. 1200s, 1500s, Nivas and Rivas, and a smattering of shonky Samaras. You can find them in rush hour jostling for position on the streets of the F1 circuit,...
Spotted Lexus LFA – Haiku Worthy Legend Steve Swanson Articles, Out & About You’re passing a dealership compound. You see the rows of new cars and your mind registers the fact without really taking any interest. There’s a range of consumer white goods, so similar that you can...
Nezumi – Watches For Petrolheads Made By Petrolheads Steve Swanson Articles, Kitbag Think classic motor racing watches, and thanks to history and Hollywood celebrity, coupled with ruthless marketing, there are two watches that instantly spring to mind, McQueen with his ( pre TAG ) Heuer...
Sleazy Riders – Seventies Custom Van Craze Steve Swanson Articles, Features The US custom van craze of the seventies filled the vacuum left by the demise of the American muscle car. Neutered by creeping legislation and spiking insurance premiums the oil crisis of ’73 lowered the...
Q’s Cars Behind The Iron Curtain Steve Swanson Articles, Uncategorized Trailers for the new Bond movie offer the venerable DB5 upgraded with mini Gatling guns. All well and good, but what are real spy cars like? Naturally, it’s a bit tricky to find out, but if you’re willing...